I drive a 96 Prelude which I'm pretty sure is an Si model. However, I'm ordering parts for it and I want to make sure it definitely is an Si model. Is there a definite way to check? Also, I've seen contrasting reports that the Si has 2.3L or 2.4L engine. Can anyone clarify? Thanks.
Si 96 is ODBII 2.3L 160hp 156lbs/ft torque. And to be totally sure, you can pop your hood, look at the engine, (if its vtec it'll say dohc vtec) But look down on your transmission , kinda under the distributer area (i believe) and it should say h23a or h22a. H23a is the Si motor.
No such thing as a 2.4L in any Prelude, ever. You either have an H22A1 2.2L (VTEC models) or a 2.3L H23A1. Pop the hood, if you valve cover says "DOHC VTEC" you have the 2.2L Si VTEC. If you have "DOHC" then it's a 2.3L Si. If you see neither, it's a 2.2L F22 S model.
There are a lot of other (trim) differences, but if you bought the car used, that might not mean much.
Thanks for the timely responses guys, and thanks for the welcome. I just bought this car a few weeks ago and I've still a little unfamiliar with the whole "Luder" scene. I've made a few cosmetic mods on the car, but I'm really looking forward to making some basic engine mods in the near future. Thanks again for the advice!
Originally posted by MTong79 Thanks for the timely responses guys, and thanks for the welcome. I just bought this car a few weeks ago and I've still a little unfamiliar with the whole "Luder" scene. I've made a few cosmetic mods on the car, but I'm really looking forward to making some basic engine mods in the near future. Thanks again for the advice!
quickness is a plus about the site! If you have ANY other questions dont be shy to ask! and post some pics of the lude too
ya, welcome aboard. Dont listen to much of anything i have to say. its usually rambelings. But ya, you can get some nice info really fast here, learn from others mistakes, and learn to use the Search function wisely young skywalker. (god damnit im a geek)
Originally posted by Crate thanks, i had to change it, the previous pic was a picture the previous owner of the car had. heh. had to finally get my own pics. =]
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