My friend is getting a 92 prelude. He says its a type r but i can only find two models: the "s" base model and the si.

i'm guessing its just a type r badge stuck on it?

also what do these cars typically run in the quarter? he is getting the si with 160hp and 156 ft lbs of torque and a 5-speed. mods are 17 in rims with brand new khumos, catback exhaust and cold air intake.

i was surprised at these numbers actually, especially since the 156 ft lbs are produced at a relatively low 4800 rpms.

 

um, you will destroy that car.

 

The were mid to low 15 second cars, if I recall. I had one in the early 90s. It handled well and was a good daily driver, but it was not fast. The engine was torque for a four, however, and it did produce its torque peak rather low for a Honda, around 4500 RPM.

 

So what you're saying is a car that is heavier than mine, with only 45 more ft lbs is as fast as my car?

mmm no.

The Prelude S and Si were 16 second cars. I can't believe you're considering wasting your gas on racing that car, fordguy.

 

it wasn't that i was worried about him beating me.

i was really just trying to get some background info on it see what it runs...

and just to be clear there is no such thing as a type r prelude right?

 

In the states - No.

There's a prelude S, Si, SH, DOHC VTEC, etc. I don't feel like looking up JDM model Preludes because it'd be irrelvant. But you're safe.

 

Yeah, sorry about that, I remember now I had a '94 with the variable valve engine in it with 196 or some HP, I was really intrigued and wanted one with variable cam timing. I put an air box and custom exhaust, and did a 15.5 once, which sounded fast - that engine really made a sound and was fun when it got on the second cam profile.

 

Thats game for my sixer. I didnt know they made that much tq tho

 

most people with preludes do a h22 swap wich is a 200hp dohc vtec motor. you could say it was the "king" honda motor b4 the new k series came out (i.e. acura rsx)

 

Exactly. All you need to know is that if you floor it and keep the wheel straight you will destroy him. I was actually surprised by how slow the Preludes that I have raced are. They never really could put up any fight at all. I wasnt impressed by them speedwise that is.