BB1, BB2, BB4 - which one do I have? - Honda Prelude Forum

JDM Lude · 03-04-2002, 09:12 AM

Ok, I'm pretty sure 5th gens are BB6

I THOUGHT all 4th gens are BB1's, but someone refered to theirs as a BB4 earlier.

mine is a '94 VTEC. BB1? yes? No?

does anyone know the BB___ naming convention, and what it means?

Screaming Vtec · 03-04-2002, 09:18 AM

BB1 Uk spec?

BB4 is the 2.0 uk spec but with the VTEC engine? i.e no 4ws

I think all BB1's are 4ws whereas all BB4's are not.

...but then I could be wrong...

JDM Lude · 03-04-2002, 09:19 AM

Screaming Vtec · 03-04-2002, 09:53 AM

Well I did say i could be wrong

All I know is that ive got two BB4's (one for road use one breaking for spares)
And neither of them have 4/w/s and both are JDM imports.

The Prelude I drive is a 1993 vtec BB4 with no 4ws, no sunroof, no cruise, no leather, in fact all its got is a/c and the Vtec.

The Prelude I have breaking for spares is a BB4 also but has sunroof and cruise but no 4/ws

Screaming Vtec · 03-04-2002, 09:56 AM

oops...

just noticed your in texas, usa.

the JDM lude title fooled me, i thought u had a JDM lude so u must be from the uk.

..so anything ive just said probably didnt help.

Why dont you just look at the chassis number on your car?

JDM Lude · 03-04-2002, 10:05 AM

ah good call. I'm assuming I can find this on the door frame?

Screaming Vtec · 03-04-2002, 10:10 AM

Ive just looked on mine and its just above the headlight on the passenger side (drivers side for u)

theres a small 1"1/4 x 2.5" plate (black) with some chassis numbers stamped on.
The start of the number is the bit u are lookin for on mine its
BB4 ******

hope that helps.

JDM Lude · 03-04-2002, 10:31 AM

I don't have the original radiator support.

however, I did find the info in the service manual. I do infact have a BB1. thanks for your help though

si4u2nv · 03-04-2002, 11:07 AM

what in the hell does bb1, bb2, bb4... stand for?
I havent ever heard of that

cantdrive55 · 03-04-2002, 01:27 PM

here you go boys:

BB1: 4th Gen VTEC
BB2: 4th Gen Si
Pretty sure BB4 is the S.

Look at the VIN number, it'll say BB something on it.
Mine is BB2.

5Gen_Prelude · 03-04-2002, 01:47 PM

For North America - 4th Gens:

BA8 Prelude 2.2 liter
BB2 Prelude 2.3 liter
BB1 Prelude 2.2 liter

5th Gens:

BB6 Prelude 2.2 liter

Outside of North America... have to do some more research...

Screaming Vtec · 03-04-2002, 02:08 PM

BB4 is JDM 2.2vtec but 2ws

Ive checked on the two I own.

illusion · 03-04-2002, 02:11 PM

if anyone is wondering what these letter/number combos mean, they are part of the VIN number and designate what trim level.

Absolut · 03-04-2002, 02:24 PM

It says in your VIN.

Mine is JHMBB2166PC011609

93 Si 4WS

(Damn, cant belive I remembered my vin)

triumph · 03-04-2002, 09:52 PM

Know your VIN???