c0rey

Im going to be getting a 5th Gen prelude this summer and already know that im going to be doing a some modding to the engine but no forced induction till way later.

So I wanted to ask some questions before I proceed to buy a prelude. First I wanted to know how well the aftermarket industry is for the prelude and would like to get my prelude around 250 hp and are there any turbos or superchargers for the prelude that I might wanna do later on ?

Also, Wanted to know how often will I need to do a tune up for the engine and if they have some sort of tune up kit for the preludes that you do like every 10k miles or something.

Thanks, Look forward to replies.

beier

The mainstream supercharger avaiable for 5th gens with the Jackson Racing one. Its upwards of 3,000 dollars but I hear it's pretty sweet.

Aside from oilchanges every 3k, the prelude's maintenence isn't too bad. I don't have specific numbers, but it's a reliable car. Main repairs you'll have to do around this time in the prelude's life are the timing belt and clutch.

Good luck, keep us posted when buying one

Snoopy

did you want that 250hp NA or with boost?

prelood

Oil change every 3k miles or so, 30k, 60k, 90k services.

250hp with boost/sc is easy, NA will be a bit harder but it possible

c0rey

Where do you go to get the 30k, 60k, and 90k services and what all do they do and how much does it usually cost ?

prelood

Honda Dealerships, some tire places, local shops, etc.

It usually consists of timing belt, water pump, "(30k-60k-90k miles) Major service intervals include: Air Filter, Spark Plugs, Valve Adjustment & Valve Cover Gasket, Distributor Cap, Distributor Rotor, Transmission Fluid Change, Brake Fluid Change, Fuel Filter, and Wiper Blade Refills. At the same time check over systems such as Exhaust, Suspension, Alignment, etc."
-http://www.hondainfo.com/maintenance.html

or

Replace Engine Oil & Filter
Replace Drain Plug Washer
Replace Transmission Fluid
Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels
Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers
Inspect Charging System and Belts
Inspect Drive Shaft Boots
Inspect Exhaust System
Front & Rear Brake Service
Replace Brake Fluid
Replace Fuel Filter
Engine Tune Up **
Clean Engine
Rotate & Balance Tires
4 Wheel Alignment (Optional)
Road Test
Replace Air Filter
Cooling System Service ***
Replace Timing Belt and Water Pump (every 60k thru 89 then every 90k for 90 and up)
-http://www.hondabeat.com/maintenance.php