is 85k miles alot? - Honda Prelude Forum

SuCKaZ · 01-24-2002, 09:56 PM

i have a 96' vtec lude and it has 85k miles... i know its alot of miles for a 96 but i was wonering if its evern worth suping up since it has so many miles... i mean would force induction or nitrous systems be 2 hard on the old engine? ne hlep would be appreciated..

EpDarks · 01-24-2002, 10:41 PM

No thats not too much by any means. Thats fairly low for a 4th Gen Prelude.

I know of a few Turboed 'Ludes with over 100k. You will have to start replacing some of your internals eventually if you want to go the Forced Induction route.

So to sum it all up. Yes it's worth it to sup it up.

Spark · 01-25-2002, 04:41 AM

my 93 vtec has 175,000 miles and still going strong.
I still get on an avg. of 25 mpg on freeway.I don't know about city cus I never calculated it.

94VTECLude · 01-25-2002, 08:48 AM

I have a 94 vtec with 137,300 miles and I just got the timing belt changed and the guys said there is no gunk build up on the motor at all, so the motors are strong, they can handle a lot.

red92s · 01-25-2002, 09:29 AM

85K is a lot compared to how much my fat ass has walked since 96. My 92 has 96K on it now, but gonna get a new motor this summer.

RACER-4-LIFE · 01-25-2002, 02:39 PM

95 SI with 92k just replaced a timming belt and all the belts, should go anoter 92k with no problem. The engine has many goodies and mucho bolt-ons

Prelude_2_NV · 01-25-2002, 10:31 PM

i've got a 93 si. i bought it with a little over 138,000 miles. i've already upgraded the exhaust, header, intake, suspension and tires. car is still strong and rite now i'm around 147,000 miles. i've gotten everything checked and all is good. i'm averaging 22 mpg, which is all city drivin, once in a while i'll go on the highway for a quick boot.

brendon2k · 01-28-2002, 01:55 PM

200,000 might be a lot for a honda but not 80k.

ScrewLewse · 01-28-2002, 03:04 PM

Ya man 80K on yer engine is nothing for a honda. BUT! It is very important that you get the timing belt fixed around 90K. I waited because I thought I couldnt afford it. Well, now I have alot of useless parts to show for my insolence. 1700 dollars later, my car was again driveable. The good news was that my engine was in otherwise, good condition. No carbon buildup etc.. So anyhow... yer engine is most likely in good condition and worthy of lots of fun.

Jape · 01-28-2002, 03:11 PM

i figure if my timing belt snaps, thats all the more reason to invest in a h22a!

Muhahaah ahaha hahaha

ScrewLewse · 01-28-2002, 04:01 PM

Hahaha.. well I guess you could do that! My personal opinion? There are alot of things that you could do to the H23A with that kind of money.
Lemmie know if you decide to toss yer H23A. WOOT!!

dave

ScrewLewse · 01-28-2002, 06:04 PM

By the way.. if you are looking to do a swap by yerself.. check this site.. very cool site.

http://lude92.tripod.com/VTECLude/id2.html

Jape · 01-28-2002, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by ScrewLewse
By the way.. if you are looking to do a swap by yerself.. check this site.. very cool site.

http://lude92.tripod.com/VTECLude/id2.html

THANKS!!! I was hoping to find something like this.....

ScrewLewse · 01-28-2002, 06:29 PM

No problemo pinoy boy! **Smiles**

If I find any other sites that may be useful for you, I will let ya know. I would love to know how the process goes for you.

dave