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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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Default 88 Prelude Performance Questions...

Again, doing research for my not-so-net-savvy friends. Well, here it goes, bare with me....lots of questions. :)

My friend has an 3rd Gen '88 Honda Prelude Si. It has the B20A5 engine. He wants to know

1- What options does he have for N/A mods?
2- Is there a good possibility to turbocharge the engine.
3- How much PSI can it hold with stock internals/bottom-end?
4- What critical internal parts should he change to be able to raise the boost past what it can take in stock form?

The B-Series engines are supposed to be very potent, but from what I heard of the B20A's is that they are worthless. So...

5- Would another B-engine be better?
6- How about an H-Series engine?
6.5- Can any of these two series be swapped in and would it be best because of his (possibly high boost) turbo plans?
7. Basically what is the best engine to have in the car if he wants to boost?

I'm thinking the H-Series would be better for hight boost since it is closed deck and less internals to work on. But...

8- Can the Prelude handle the H-series engines (like accords) and not have handling problems and other problems (like civics) with it in the car?

I think he's looking to atleast have 200-250whp, but would like in the future to have something around 300-350whp. So let me know what he would need for either of the 2 setups...and a price range for it would be nice, even though it won't be cheap. :)

9- I'm thinking maybe the B20A5 can atleast handle the first (200-250whp) with some work...or is it really as bad as they say it is?

If anyone has any examples/links to some existing boosted preludes/engines or anything please let me know. Thanks in advance. :)

-Gnr
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