Tell Me How I Should Modify The Prelude!
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- This week I drive a manual Prelude and pristine NSX for build inspiration. I also want to know your thoughts, so make sure you vote in our polls at the end of the video!
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Built K20 NA (No Turbos, No superchargers)
High revving, high power, perfect combo
Way to expensive.
Fourteen Four
Surely an appropriately bulgey hood can be easily fabricated from the stock one (Don’t mind me, I’m celebrating 25 years of custom fab experience this year. Anything seems doable to me at this point)?
What is this “Engineless design” concept you speak of? I’ll admit, I haven’t seen one of these since my neighbor at University owned one (his was comedically S-L-ooooooo-W). Was that Honda’s design inspiration on this model or another joke at, what I didn’t realize, was it’s legendary sluggishness? Or something? I’m lost LOL
yeah , throw a manual in and boom magic.
JustTahmid high revving low power more like lol
Paint, manual swap, 5 lug hub conversion with nice wheels, brakes, engine upgrades
Whats the point of a 5 lug nut conversion ...
And slam the fuck out of it
ATM 3105 unless there’s any real performance benefit from a 5 lug conversion. It seems pretty dumb to waste money on that.
Metrickzcz my thoughts exactly!
Manji Gaming and who cares? It’s about performance.
H22 Swap Manual Transmission And Retro Looks !!!
K20 with manual swap, but restore it to stock condition. Make it a sleeper!!!
Oh, and nice wheels please.
H22 instead of k20
200hp sleeper? Sure...
Gustavo Adolfo Barrios F20b swap.
Leofred it’ll be fairly easy to get a h22 to hit 12s with minor bolt ons in this chassis with some weight reduction.
Keep it classic, H22 build. The H22 was heavy as fuck, but it made good power and 4WS would be fucking sick on that!!!
K20 swap with ITB? The sound of it will be AMAZING.
N/A MASTER RACE!!!
Was about to comment the K20 swap 😆
H series >>> K swap. K swaps are overrated
ITBs are overrated for street cars. The very modest hp gains are not worth the headache and cost.
BIG J because the k series is the best performance 4 banger from Honda
An ITB on something like this wouldn't be worth.
Love the choice of synthwave tracks, know almost every one used
K swap with manual gearbox!!!! Dont go overboard in visual mods keep it a sleeper.
fuck that let him go full widebody rocketbunny spoon mugen mega skunk 2 power
Enough with sleepers already, they boring, go full time attack missile!
@@ganjaspeeder1144 honestly widebody kit would be bonkers!
Ok yeah I might be changing my tune. Wide body would be pretty sick.
That, made to look professionally slick would make it absolutely fabulous!
• Manual swap.
• K20A (or similar) swap.
• 80's ａｅｓｔｅｔｉｃ graphics.
Keep everything else as it's so 80's (inc. wheels IMHO).
Agree with all of that!
k20a doesn't have a dream of fitting in there. its been tried before. h/f series motors barely fit either. they make mounts for that or traditional b series motors
@@shadowslayer0420 Well some other fairly modern high performance Honda engine then.
K20Z3_EJ7 It’s been done, and more than once. It requires a hole in the hood, but it can be done. Saying an engine swap can’t be done due to hood clearance is like saying you can’t put a roots style blower on a muscle car. Yeah, it doesn’t fit under the stock hood, but who said you NEED a stock hood?
@@IAMJAKETRIMBLE personally i don't care for holes in my hood or large hood scoops. where have you seen it done? last i heard some guy tried it and said the trans wouldn't clear the subframe. and yeah, roots blowers do look cool on muscle cars, but seeing a transverse 4 or 6 cylinder poking out for no other reason than that it doesn't fit just looks awful to me. if you like that, that's cool. but for practicality reasons, such as where he lives is a wet climate, having the motor sticking out doesn't make much sense. also may i point out that ground clearance is an even bigger issue than the hood clearance. k series is tall as hell because of the oil pump being mounted under the crank unlike the older honda engines. and trust me, even in a later civic or integra ground clearance is still a major issue, nevermind the fact that the 3rd gen prelude has one of the lowest hood heights of any production cars made in recent memory
Came here again just to watch the edit. This is amazing editing and sound mixing, very well done!
The car is also sublime
H22 swap, manuel Gear Box and Retro Vinyls 😎
*Manuel*
That's the og build
holy yes
this needs to happen. the H22 would go great in an older Prelude
Manual*
You want to use a person as a gearbox lmfao
SPOON SPEC IS THE BEST SPEC LIKE THE SPOON SPEC PRELUDE
Mugen parts
I already commented about Engine mods. But other Mods to keep it Tasteful and Aggressive, A nice Mugan Twin loop exhaust, Lower it, Wheels and Tires, Brakes, Wide Jdm style bolt on Fender flares, A lip, Duck tail spoiler, Side skirt extensions, A rear Diffuser, A Fixed bucket seat, A Tasteful steering wheel, K Tuned Short Shifter, A half Cage, A strut tower brace bar, Yellow Fog lights, Old school jdm Front mount oil cooler, And repaint it or do a Livery
Drop in V6 from Honda Legend !!!!! with manual gearbox!!!
Why not? Seems like a perfect and obvious choice? What am I missing?
Nope.. K20 all the way
They need to do something different. Everyone is putting in k20. Its not a performance car. More shit they need to do more episodes we will see!
I would like to see what you can do with the original engine
Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civic's with spoon engines. On top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 t66 turbo's with NOS's and a Motec System Exhaust.
😂 i was searching for this
hey those white boys work fast don’t they huh?
THIS ONE
😆😆
Seriously?? This again...
Go turbo on the Prelude. There is not enough ground clearance for the a K series. I'm very excited about your build! I have been building one for four years! Good luck! We'll all be watching!
What do you mean by that? Not enough ground clearance?
If this is true, i sure hope others know what they are talking about since they wish for k series.
@@teme5529 The oil pan will be 2 inches off of the ground if you try to kswap a 3rd gen Prelude. They didn't do their research and that's why they scraped this build along with some other reasons. #notaseasyasyouthink
@@ExtremeDailyDrivers Damn, that is pretty crazy. I feel like you indeed know something about these!
I drive a celica ts myself, by the way.
Love the new series car throttle, keep it up and here is my wish list for the prelude:
-Manual gearbox
-Re-spray: red
-Suspension
clear hood?
Candy apple red!
YAAASSS Candy Apple red and a clear hood of it works
Hell ye
Mr. Ego 👍🏻
No forced induction to keep the VTEC blood flowing, manual swap, a cool wrap and a K20A swap would be lovely
Videography: 10
Editing: 10
Colour grading: 10
‘80s nostalgia: Yes
Love all the cut scenes and filmic look!
Either refresh the engine n bolt a turbo, or go K20 N/A.
200whp on that thing is sufficiently fun already
Isn't the 2.0 EX that he drove a twin carb SOHC B20? No wonder it had poke.
H22A, manual, Mazda Soul Red, Rims and suspension.
the reason i clicked play is because of the Prelude, when i was yonger my mother used to have one, and it was a beautiful ride.
Glad I'm not the only one who experienced the joy of the Prelude.
My dad had one growing up. That car was the setting and backdrop of my childhood and my introduction to car culture.
H22 SWAP
SUSPENSION
WHEELS
JACKSON RACING SUPERCGHARGER
FULL EXHAUST
THEN YOU GOT YOURSELF A REALLY FUN PRELUDE
- Engine and paint rework
- retrowave wrap
- wheels (they are rather unwatchable)
- LEDs
- Manual swap
Turbo or supercharger and suspension, brakes and tires
Turbo or supercharger and brakes, suspension and tires. Maybe even an engine swap and a widebody, stance and aero!
no manual swap
Lost at the retro wave. Do it right, not stupid.
Eww retrowave. Fuck no.
+1 on the H22 swap with the "Manuel" Gearbox, also get some period correct aftermarket JDM wheels. 💯💯💯
H series swap and just do a nice N/A build just so you can have some fun, it won't make tons of power but more then stock is always better lol. manual swap, full suspension and give it a nice street car stance. Oh and if you can get an s2k gauge cluster in it
Black paint with gold details, Gold wheels with polished lips, Coilovers, K20 swap+turbo and a manual conversion.
i want that nsx. i kinda want a 3rd gen now for my 1st car to make it as close to an nsx as possible
Restomod build :
K20 with a supercharger
Manual gearbox
British racing green
Big brakes kit
New wheels
Semi slicks tires
Restore it and tastefully mod it. Lower it a bit, wheels that fit the era, small front lip? Done.
Sleeper mode
No k20 swap bosozoku exhaust turbo sticking outta the hood a mad widebody chassis mounted wing with flush three piece wheel fitment with air bag suspension
you are a good man
Thats kinda boring
A nice Lexuz 1uz (v8) and rwd.
Nice coilovers and ye thats it.
Enjoying this so far 😁
H22a swap the damn thing! Prelude powahhh!
If the HAKUMAI name wins. I WILL GO BOWLING WITH MY COUSIN!
It was an amazing rare car on GTA IV perfect for going bowling with Roman. ;)
HAKUMAI PLEASE
I want that name to win as well. I was the one that put it forth.
@@Ben_Mayall I found a gold one with a brown bottom, spoiler and some factory option looking lips and side skirts. MY TREASURE
Random vid suggestion, could you make a tribute about Andrew the one you interviewed with a gtr, he passed away. 😢
Did he :(
That gtr ugly
It should definatly be a mad low supercar killer! Love the popups
POP-UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!!!!
Check out his mix-tape. It's gonna be sick
James pumphrey. What a man
Andrew Shelly I’m proud to cool James Pumphrey Dad
Donut media
Best song ever
H22a swap. keep it in the prelude family
Won't fit BA prelude is a bitch
@@cultusmechanicus8001 It absolutely will fit. Don't talk if you have absolutely no idea what you're saying.
Agreed ... It is a period correct engine too.
You should give it
- Midnight purple paint
- Suspension
- Rotiform rims
- Manual swap
- Weight reduction
- Front lip
- Ducktail
- Rotary engine
- Brembo 4 pot brakes
- Straight pipe
You would have a great showcar and track day car. If the engine doesn't blow.
Current gen Honda civic SI powertrain, dark grey.
1990 Honda Civic Hatchback engine block, K20 head, twin charge, red body, grey rims, performance exhaust, manual transmission from a Civic Type R, NGK sparkplugs, Dry sump, a second engine for the rear wheels, two fuel pumps, alloy rims, performance intake, twin intercoolers (air to water).
Manual gearbox + turbo + handling upgrades = win
RELJARA 2002
Gay
*Go all out.*
If it doesn't look like a flying DeLorean in 3 weeks I'll be VERY disappointed...
the video quality and content has gone up incredibly, love you channel mate !
If you find a honda legend you can use that v6 to swap it to the prelude...Nsxish...
Won’t fit
Paint a dark blue color, and b18 swap with a 5 speed manual
H22
@@maybelive765 k20a
Heitor Bernardes b18 no torque compared to h series
@@lochzoch8987 k20a over both b series and H
@@ransackmaori5725 h22 is way better for this car
Thank you for this video! The filming of the NSX on the road was brilliant, I don't feel it's that much of a photogenic car, but you really made it look as good as it does when you see it in person.
I'm trying to get my ass into gear again to repair the ABS braking system on my '92 NSX that has been put aside for a couple of years now, but you have re-inspired me!
As for the prelude, after having one a few years back and really enjoying it's light and nimbleness, I think i'd definitely stick with a 4 cyl Honda engine, but turbo would be a good bet!
Subscribed!
H22A7 from the Accord type R keep it n/a and go retro outside
H22A on throttle bodies :-)
Add Itb's and disc brakes all around
Yes! That or the F20B, either in N/A form with some bolt-on goodies would do this car justice.
yep - keep it Honda and n/a
@@keithhanrahan2045 think thats the best route
Go H22A for maaad vtec and its a prelude engine
yup! Be ware of oil sump scrape though.. must get a dry sump
I love ALL the cars in this video!! 5 STARS FOR THAT INTRO
k swap !+! turbo. No half measures.
K series engines don't fit properly unfortunately, you end up with really bad ground clearance. The best is an H22 swap
You guys dont know much about ludes. You cant fit a k series in that prelude its too big for the restiricted engine bay since the hood bends downward. The only engines you can swap into the gen 3 ludes without taking off the hood/ and or heavily modifying the bay are other b series and the h series. I would recommend going with a b18 or h22.
@@timbr94 i agree h22 would be the best for the prelude
H22A1 swap just saying keep it in the prelude family
Currently sat in that same NSX! It's ace, I want it!
Screw the poll results, please choose Hakumai!
Also, don’t forget to manual swap, add a tasteful rear spoiler, Honda engine swap, and possibly, an aftermarket hood if the new engine doesn’t fit perfectly under the stock bonnet. Wouldn’t want an exposed engine in the UK’s rainy weather!
B18-Series swap with a turbo, manual swap, tadaa, massive sleeper! :)
Taron h22 or k20
I allways liked the Prelude, and the NSX is my dream car, love it!
H22 swap all the way, bring in some elements from the 4th gen and 5th gen with the engine.
Paint it white, K20A swap, 6 Speed Manual, Turbo I guess
Noooooo. Not white ffs. Boring as hell.
@@marvinmartinsYT there's something menacing about a white Japanese car from the 80s...
Like the driver is a secret drift Champion with 300 lb of Coke in the car
PAKTRA PRODUCTIONS Don’t care it’s a shit colour on a car.
F20C swap
No, pooh brown fits better.
The Prelude was a sports car modified weapon around Australian race circuits. Small block Chev notched back against the new firewall, coilovers, stick on a wrap and done deal.
Keep the B20, swap manual, make it spin 9K and make it ocean deep blue
Yes to RPMs friggin YES!
That would be cool.
If it's gonna be blue (I would prefer white) electron blue pearl would be the obvious overused choice for a prelude
Yup b20 vtec is goals
Problem here is that the B20 in the Prelude is a different design to all other B-series engines. Different bolt patterns on head etc.
It's also slanted backwards in the engine bay which also includes some other changes to the design. So the whole engine will have to be swapped either way is my guess.
"It is an auto" "are you shitting me??!!"" ""NOOOOOO!!!""😂😂
Shitting
Full body and undercarriage resto, poly bush everything, big brakes, coilovers, classic Enkei or Rota wheels, proper rubber, H22/23 swap ( easiest to do ) fully forged, balanced bottom end, Kelford cams, sprockets and valvetrain, go high compression NA, ITBs and Haltech controller.
Color: Jamaica Blue ( its either a BMW or Porsche color ) and contrast it with gold wheels
H22a in manual gearbox, no turbo, feel the vtec kick in, really nice suspension setup would be dope
Yup!
Mod list :
1. K20 or j32 swap
2. Supercharger
3. Full straight pipe
4.6 speed manual
5.race seats
^ This
I think it'll be a daily driver so maybe not racing seats
J series wont fit the gen 3s properly. The only engines that do fit in the 3rd gen lude are the b and h series.
I really really really like that intro, it fits the theme sooo good!
convert to 4 wheel disc brakes, and put a rotary in it 🤙
PLEASE SHUT IT
Sleeper mode
The 4ws model comes with disks all around (at least the US version did)
Just restore.
@@ivanmartic7178 shut what?
Honda F20C swap.
240hp lightweight engine, great torque and high revs.
Too difficult swap... K20 is 80% similar to the F20 (I own an ep3 and an s2k) and will fit perfectly, btw it is lighter since FWD and no rear differential etc!
I'm an S2000 fanboy.
But c'mon, great torque? Really?
Tell me more.
Ra'ees Benefeldt lmaoo funny cuz the F20 is literally torqueless which is why they came out with the F22 for the AP2
Go with the 4G63. No compromise.
lol, my comment got deleted but I get notifications.
You guys should do a VW Scirocco MK2 next. They are truly unique and are only getting harder and harder to find, they also happen to have a huge following. That would be awesome. I think maybe the next project vehicle, Car Throttle should have a voting poll to decide which car to do and I think the MK2 Scirocco should be included. But it's just a suggestion. Either way, I'll keep watching Car Throttle as it's one of my favourite channels. Greetings from Canada.
H22a Swap
Black Rims
Nardo Grey body paint
Lower the suspensions
Jdm build
H22 is the most common swap.
Would recommend respray aswell
Boosted K20, add 4ws, tilt the K20 back (like the stock b20) K-sport suspension.... carbon fiber hood, Accord rotors and big brakes... and a 90-91 rear tail light bumper and trunk lid swap..... I am a 3rd gen owner and also a part of many 3rd gen groups and forums here in the States (Oregon). I might have some resources for you guys if you need parts
frankenstein engine (B20 non Vtec & B16 head Vtec.. After this you can make it 4x4 with transmision from Honda Crv. I want to see before trying myself🤷
Weak ass transmission with shitty gear ratios. Dont waste your time.
@ boosted boiz are running that gearbox setup with 500 bhp aren't they ?
Might want to try later model head like an h series. It has more flow. Gg with the extra compression though, and the cast iron block doesn't hurt.
k20 with itb's swap.
paint it dark metalic blue
ITBs aren't worth it on a street car.
H22
B18C swap + 6 manual. And new paint in one of NSX's spectacular colours such as Lime Green or Imola Orange
mating a 6 speed to a B18c will prove to be difficult. Im not sure the B18c will react too well to a 6 speed too, seeing that ALL of its power is in the upper power band..
I say perhaps minor performance mods, nothing too big
it is a rare car so perhaps a nice "restore"
I suppose an engine swap works too but being a rarer car im thinking keeping it more original
build a B20 Frankenstein with screaming 9k RPM redline.
Danny Kovalik just swap a F20b stock bottom end with pro2 cams and you’ll get 9k rpms all day reliably.
B20 blocks are weak af
B20 crack sleeves when they get hot, been there done that results: 3 out of 4 sleeves cracked
Still ran tho
Pearlescent emerald green would look STUNNING on the Prelude 😎 combine with Ronal wheels for maximum retro cool 👍🏻
Add RGB. That'll give it +50 HP
Put a H series honda motor one out of of 4th or 5th gen motor that way you stay true too the preludes still get power and TURBO
@TerrariumFusilage1 Hahaha I love the motor it's so playful in my 5th gen prelude
Turbo aint being true to preludes
k20 with a manual box is a must! possibly a turbo aswell but dont go overboard with cosmetics, a good paintjob and some sick alloys and it would make the prelude a fantastic sleeper!
NOOOOOO!!!!! The worst nightmare is that the 1991 NSX is auto!!!
This one is 1988
@@audi-71830 oh i thought its an a 1991 one but thanks for correcting me!
Seriously though, who the hell in their right mind would buy an auto NSX? Especially at that era when the performance of autos don't even come close to manual.
@@audi-71830 there were no nsx being sold in 1988, they were still designing it, it's clearly a mistake.
@@alex93310 Ethan?
K20 + turbo + manual + airride 😁😁😁✌
Either 13B or EJ20G swap it would be my recommendations with an AWD manual transmission, the sound out of either would be amazing and decent power.
If you stay Honda, I would recommend talking to or the guys from DIYMike, they're an amazing Honda youtube channel that deserve alot more exposure and they know what they're doing.
Whatever you do please please please have unequal length intake and exhaust headers, i'm sure you'll have enough power so trade a couple kw for torque and beautiful rumble.
Good luck, and keep on keeping on
Keep it in the prelude family! H22 swap!
Isaac Sellers engine bay is to small to fit the h22 without serious permanent modifications
H22a Swap with 5 speed T2W4 LSD Transmission. Could make some serious power.
Travis Filippone k20 is better tho
K20 / H22 + manual and turbo! Also two tone white/grey(or black) with gold rims will look nice on it.
2.0 litre crv b20 bottom end, with a b16c Integra type r head. Keep it era specific and dont go forced induction on something like that.
Keep that high revving 80s-90s honda charm
HAHAHA. No. 95mm stroke with a 1.49 R:S ratio is not conducive to high revving, and btw there is no such thing has a b16c ITR head....
B16 swap, some vintage style wheels like longchamps or watanabes, a bit of lowering, Manual transmission and black paint
too small of an engine for the prelude's heavy chassis
Ohh you had me at longchamps
Akmal Hakim uhm... what about a B18C then? That’d be great
John Blackstone would look so good right?
@@genterasaki86 it would look great. It would make a cool shakotan car
H22 swap, turbo, coil overs, rpf1s, seats. Wham! Perfect daily/mountain car
H22 swap! And add high compression + manual legiitt
Accord type R h22a swap with lsd box
K24a accord swap or fark it
J32 swap that thing. Motor hangs out the bonnet
The motor will hang out the bonnet with the K-series anyway, may as well go for broke.
Honda Pirates Black (Civic MB6 factory colour) would look really nice on this one, especially on a nice sunny day ... but if we're honest, that poor Lude won't see any of this on that little island of yours, which is why it's good that this colour looks fab even when it's grey and miserable outside!
K20
Exhaust
Aifilter
Good tires
Coilovers
Lower it
👑
80's synthwave wangan grip racer. K-swap!
If you k swap it, everything's going to have to be custom made for the car. Since there aren't any "off the shelf" swap mounts for this chassis. There are however swap parts for the h/f series engines (not s2k f20c-22c) and the normal b series from the Civic/Integra. Plus those engines are lighter than a k series. I'm going the h22 route with one of my 3rd generation preludes, a 91 Si 4ws. Super stoked to see these finally getting some attention! Can't wait to see what you do with yours!!!
Did anyone else here just clicked play for the prelude like me 😅😅😅😅
I think you know JP Performance from Dortmund. They definitely have experience with engine swaps. Maybe we will see a collab? 😏
Lasst uns das machen = lets do this
Love the color grading on this video!
H22 swap with a Accord Type R LSD gearbox
Swap a manual, put some desmomd regas on it, individual throttle bodies and don't stance it.
h22a swap, manual gear box, red paint job with white/bronze wheels, tinted tail lights and a small lip spoiler.
h22 + turbo, ask the boosted boiz :)