visible differences between Si and S? - Honda Prelude Forum

scionguy · 04-21-2008, 09:44 PM

Hi,

I was going to look at a 92 Prelude tomorrow and was wondering how you can easily tell the difference between the Si and S models? Neither being V-Tech of course.

Thanks,
Dien

petern101 · 04-21-2008, 09:48 PM

its Vtec (no hyphen)

The biggest thing will be the engine. One is a F22 while the other is a H23.

You can also look at the VIN and it will tell you if its a BB4

spin_r_g · 04-21-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by petern101

its Vtec (no hyphen)

The biggest thing will be the engine. One is a F22 while the other is a H23.

You can also look at the VIN and it will tell you if its a BB4

If he's looking at a s or si it's not going to be a BB4. Your knowledge of preludes is slipping.

Visually in stock form the s has 14" wheels with hub caps. It has no front lip. It has no power locks. Like peter said when you look at the engine the S will have a f22a1 sohc motor.

The si in stock form will have 15" rims. It will have a front lip. It will have power locks. The motor will be a h23a1 dohc. The SI also has ABS.

petern101 · 04-21-2008, 10:34 PM

^oh yeah, bb2 lol

i think its because I don't have her anymore (almost)

gotjnco · 04-21-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by petern101

^oh yeah, bb2 lol

i think its because I don't have her anymore (almost)

BB2 = SI

BA8 = S

Also the S has rear drum brakes...

darkbluelude · 04-21-2008, 11:30 PM

um, I thought S models had 4 wheel disks...no drums.

spin_r_g · 04-22-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by darkbluelude

um, I thought S models had 4 wheel disks...no drums.

You're correct. The S came with 4 wheel disc brakes.

ExodusFX · 04-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Also the exhaust tips are different. Dual tips for the Si, single for the S. (if it still has the stock exhaust)

darkbluelude · 04-23-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ExodusFX

Also the exhaust tips are different. Dual tips for the Si, single for the S. (if it still has the stock exhaust)

Beg to differ, my S had dual tips, the muffler was SO rusted and had a few holes in it, I know for a fact it was the stock Honda muffler.

Pic of when 1st bought the car in 2004

ExodusFX · 04-23-2008, 11:30 PM

^^^ Maybe as an option or at the original owner's request, but they did not come like that standard.

genuinegasti · 06-01-2008, 07:53 AM

Folks, Mine it's S (F22A2 - SOHC), it has power locks, front lip, 4 disk brakes. So it seems to be a S model with the A2 version which comes with 145 hp, not 130 hp...weird ... =)

pyro_maniac55 · 06-01-2008, 11:26 AM

ok easy there will be middle aged women driving both of them and a male late teens to twenties driving the vtec

spin_r_g · 06-01-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by genuinegasti

Folks, Mine it's S (F22A2 - SOHC), it has power locks, front lip, 4 disk brakes. So it seems to be a S model with the A2 version which comes with 145 hp, not 130 hp...weird ... =)

Where are you from? The A2 motor was never available in the Prelude in the US. Look at your vin number. What are the next two letters and number after JHM...
What model does it say in the drivers side door jam?

Meanie5470 · 06-01-2008, 08:22 PM

Oh my God I have never seen so much misinformation in my ****ing life in 1 thread. IDK who is right or who is wrong but just look at the damn engine and the vin. Thats all that matters anyway.

Qveon · 06-01-2008, 08:25 PM

Well none of them have cup holders.

Meanie5470 · 06-01-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Qveon

Well none of them have cup holders.

yea thats for sure lol

genuinegasti · 06-02-2008, 01:42 AM

JHMBA81, I'm from Argentina but the car is from Japan..(it was never manufactured in LA)