How much does it cost for you guys to brake into the 12's??? - Honda Prelude Forum

VR4 · 08-08-2002, 12:31 PM

just curious

joel98gt · 08-08-2002, 12:37 PM

about $7000

NirVTEC · 08-08-2002, 01:06 PM

I foresee this being ammunition for some kind of flaming!!!

Turbo kit w/ fuel system and engine build...clutch
You can get away a cheaper with a forged engine build and a 100 shot of NOS...Brady from HP.com hit 13.0 in his 2.3 Non-VTEC with this setup...(I'd guess at about $3-3500, he did all the labor) These times were run when 12 second 4cyls were few and far. The Pros were still in the 10's and 11's(98-99)
DC header
exhaust
Akimoto intake
AEM cams
Lightened Flywheel
JG sprockets
SX FPR
MSD 6A
MSD Blaster 2 coil
Magnecore 8.5mm wires
JG throttle body
JG ported manifold,
all the free mods..
NOS 100 wet-kit

XES hit mid 12's with a T4/T3...His new setup will net 10's!!!
I would guess and say he has in excess of $15k in mods, but probably ran his 12's on ~$7000 setup.
Fully built H23A motor
Custom 62-1 turbonetics turbocharger
JE oversize pistons & Saenz connecting rods
APEXi GTR intercooler
SSR turbo-grind camshafts & throttle body
JG stainless steel valves with titanium retainers
Custom porting and polishing
Blueprinted and balancing bottom end
RC injectors - 720 cc/min
MSD 6AL w/ HVC coil
Hondata engine management system (Stage 4B)
Holley in-tank and in-line fuel pumps
ACT clutch kit with LSD
AEM fuel rail, fpr & pulleys
SSR 3" mandrel bent stainless steel exhaust with Apexi turbo N1 muffler
Powerslot rotors with Hawk pads
etc...

99Prelude_LC · 08-08-2002, 01:16 PM

any ideas where to move this thread?

VR4 · 08-08-2002, 01:19 PM

sorry...I'm new here...did I post in the wrong place???

MR.CLIFFORD · 08-08-2002, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by 99Prelude_LC
any ideas where to move this thread?

General. We might all benefit if there are quality posts.

j_s2000 · 08-08-2002, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by VR4
just curious

basically we spend the same money as you do to run into 12's. but the difference is, we spend on mods, instead of on maintenance.

ZMonkey11 · 08-08-2002, 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by j_s2000

basically we spend the same money as you do to run into 12's. but the difference is, we spend on mods, instead of on maintenance.

ohohohoho...no no no no flame wars please!!!

NirVTEC · 08-08-2002, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by j_s2000

basically we spend the same money as you do to run into 12's. but the difference is, we spend on mods, instead of on maintenance.

WHOA!!!
I hope this thread doesn't blow up like my Mustang thread did...Next thing you know we'll have 100 raving psychotic DSM owners trolling our board!

VR4 · 08-08-2002, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by j_s2000

basically we spend the same money as you do to run into 12's. but the difference is, we spend on mods, instead of on maintenance.

Rude but acceptable...I was just asking a civilized question.

Preyluder · 08-08-2002, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by VR4

Rude but acceptable...I was just asking a civilized question.

I like you man... anyone else probably would've retaliated to j_s2000's post w/ a severe attitude. But you didn't. Kudos to you.

By the way, I could get my 3rd gen. to hit 12's w/ about 6 grand.

VR4 · 08-08-2002, 08:01 PM

I'm pretty sure he's just tryin to get a reaction out of me...No big deal...get it all the time at GFY.

NirVTEC · 08-08-2002, 08:05 PM

You're a good sport....That was a little snotty!!!

RedRacerX · 08-08-2002, 08:16 PM

Yeah our stock motors with 6grand can hit 13's. Or less actually. The Turbo for our cars produce about 206 WHP so with a little help that is 13's. and kit is about 4 grand total.

Or we could spend that on a H22 swap and then mods and easily hit the 13's.

Either or.

j_s2000 · 08-08-2002, 08:33 PM

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Originally posted by VR4

Rude but acceptable...I was just asking a civilized question.

i apologize, at first i thought your question was provocative, because of the way you post on that mustang thread.

j_s2000 · 08-08-2002, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by Preyluder89

By the way, I could get my 3rd gen. to hit 12's w/ about 6 grand.

i think i have a hint about how you are going to do it....

step1) sell the 3rd gen
Step2) get a bike

total: $6100 bike - car trade in=$6000

...hmm good idea...

VR4 · 08-08-2002, 08:42 PM

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Originally posted by j_s2000

i apologize, at first i thought your question was provocative, because of the way you post on that mustang thread.

I came from a diferent board and I figured you guys were the typical Ricers (you know...those guys who have that big ass wing...the fart pipe and the subs blaring and think your gods gift. I was obviously wrong about a coupla of you. On the flip side...I'll always stick up for the Stangs...My first love in cars.

supabill · 08-08-2002, 11:58 PM

yo...what year is your VR4? i was going to get one but then my parents found out about the insurance so I got a prelude instead...hehe...anyways...vr4s kick ass...hopefully getting one out of college mmmmm

ikickuintheball · 08-09-2002, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by NirVTEC

WHOA!!!
I hope this thread doesn't blow up like my Mustang thread did...Next thing you know we'll have 100 raving psychotic DSM owners trolling our board!

oh man. no love for the dsm's.

Preyluder · 08-09-2002, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by j_s2000

i think i have a hint about how you are going to do it....

step1) sell the 3rd gen
Step2) get a bike

total: $6100 bike - car trade in=$6000

...hmm good idea...

Not exactly....

Actually, I could get my 3rd gen. in the low 13's for about 2 grand. I can DRIVE good too, so that'd help.