Just your basic 17sec Prelude Build. - Honda Prelude Forum

BB6-213 · 12-08-2008, 04:24 PM

Well for those who requested a build thread, here ya go. Just a bunch of random pics from over the last few years, so please remember that it has gone through many different setups, and such, and there might be stuff missing or that doesn't look right, but anyways, here she is, along with a cut and paste of most of the mods. Enjoy.

2001 Honda Prelude Vtec, 5 Speed

vipastyle · 12-08-2008, 06:28 PM

Holy **** dude. 17 secs

Badass lude! Love the look.Welcome to the boards.

lilbill97 · 12-08-2008, 06:46 PM

I love this car soo much dude! but i doubt it breaks 17 seconds. btw, what lottery did you win? megamillions?lol

BB6-213 · 12-08-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lilbill97

I love this car soo much dude! but i doubt it breaks 17 seconds. btw, what lottery did you win? megamillions?lol

I won the "Haven't driven my car since 2005" lottery HAHAHA. I guess I am just a perfectionist, and I am not one of the "JDM baller" guys that buy **** just because it's rare, I just get what I want, and do it for myself, and don't really care what everyone else thinks about it. Like with the gauges, I started with the boost, and splurged, because it matches the stock cluster, well, when I wanted more, it's not like I am just gonna throw some autometers in there, so $1200 later, I have 6 Defi's lol.

lilbill97 · 12-08-2008, 07:45 PM

what is that clutch bypass switch and pedal stop? And i didnt see an axel upgrade in the mod list, but im sure u have them with those slicks and tranny.

chuitron · 12-08-2008, 09:35 PM

Engine bay looks incredible! You have to record some videos for us.

Brash22 · 12-09-2008, 05:40 AM

Oh wow. That is incredible. I think I need a towel.

+1 on the videos!

BB6-213 · 12-09-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lilbill97

what is that clutch bypass switch and pedal stop? And i didnt see an axel upgrade in the mod list, but im sure u have them with those slicks and tranny.

Well, I bypassed the safety switch, because I have seen guys with twin disc's spin the bearings on startup because the clutch grabs so hard, and the pedal stop eliminates over engaging. As for axles, I am going to test my luck with the stockers, and try to preload enough that I don't break them, but my reasoning is because aftermarkets are way too much, and I would rather break axles than transmissions.

Vanquished · 12-09-2008, 10:24 AM

What a monster! Those tails are very original, I like it. Have you taken it down the tracks?

BB6-213 · 12-09-2008, 12:29 PM

The last time I raced was with the stock block, log mani, sc44 at 8psi, street tires, and street tuned by me on uberdata, felt like 280-300hp, and I ran 12.8's, so with some seat time I should see 10's pretty easily. Thanks for all of the comments guys.

Phryxis · 12-09-2008, 12:56 PM

what a monster

lude2lust · 12-09-2008, 01:59 PM

simply badass... liking the different style of tails with making them all orange

dohcpower v2.0 · 12-09-2008, 05:01 PM

wow.. very impressive setup you have here.

Looks like you have spent a lot of time, money and hard work on this.

Would love to see some vids!

bmxfreak415boy · 12-09-2008, 06:42 PM

can u work on my car

that Lude will rape mad **** i want mine like that.. +1000000000

BB6-213 · 12-09-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bmxfreak415boy

can u work on my car

that Lude will rape mad **** i want mine like that.. +1000000000

Hahaha, thanks buddy. So everyone knows, if you ever need anything custom, like intercoolers, or traction bars, let me know because the more extra money I can earn, the faster I can get the car running. Thanks for all of the possitive comments guys, nice to see a forum without a bunch of JDM Hardparkers (cough..honda-tech..cough)

lilbill97 · 12-09-2008, 07:06 PM

my intercooler is about that size and that shape, what did you have to remove? impact bar? does a bumper fit over it?

BB6-213 · 12-09-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lilbill97

my intercooler is about that size and that shape, what did you have to remove? impact bar? does a bumper fit over it?

Well I am pretty sure it would fit behind the factory support, but I had it cut from the original intercooler, so I am not sure 100%, but it does fit behind the bumper just fine, and I am going to fab up a new bumper support/impact bar when I get to that stage.

rayslude · 12-09-2008, 07:35 PM

wow, insane.

The whole car is intense, great job on the build. My impressed barrier shattered when I got to the twin WG pic. drool.

Again, good job.
-R

EDIT: I just noticed you still have the stock muffler on. Is that for the street then you have a 4" exhaust for the strip?

lilbill97 · 12-09-2008, 07:42 PM

you do your welding and fabricating yourself?

vipastyle · 12-09-2008, 10:08 PM

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...It was built for drag when I first started, but it has become more of a double duty car with drag and NASA Time Attack being the focus, hence why I focused on powerband and not peak power. Essentially I wanted to build a full interior (95%) street car that I could drive to and from the track, with just over 700whp on tap on pump gas (E85 & meth) and just switch out suspension and wheels for the track and be ready to go. I have been working on it for a long time, and almost had it running, but decided to buy a house, so all of my leisure money stopped rolling in, so it is a very slow process as of now. As for the vortex generators, not sure if they help or not, but I am fabbing up a full underbody diffuser, so it shoud suck to the groung pretty well on the track, also I will be replacing the factory roof & sunroof with a full carbon fiber replacement to take some weight off of the highest point (Tring to see if anyone has any intrest in carbon, carbon/kevlar roof caps, and roof replacements too).

As for the fabricating and exhaust,

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Originally Posted by BB6-213

I actually fabbed up everything that I could including the Intercooler, IC Piping, Manifold, Downpipe, Dumptubes, Alternator bracket, Catch Can, Roll Cage, Valve Cover, Traction Bar, etc etc. I guess thats why it has been such a long process. As of know, I just need to convert my steering rack, and then start putting it back together for startup, hopfully I will have some time around Christmas to work on it. As far as the Carbon roof goes, there will be a roof "cap" and a roof "replacement" avalible, and I just plan on racing for fun, not so much competition, so I am not sure on the regulations, but I am sure if they allow a sunroof plug, that the cap would be just fine. If I get a little more time I will make a "build thread" and post everything up for you guys.

Also, I forgot to add. In a world of riced out Honda's, big shiny mufflers, and it seems everyone has a front mount, I decided to make my car appear as "sleeperish" as possible. I wanted to keep the look of just a clean lines with nothing giving away whats inside (besides the sound). The FMIC has been anodized black, I still have the stock exhaust on with the 4" downpipe, and 2-2" dumptubes, dumping under the car, and the downpipe splits to the stock exhaust but opens up via an E-Cutout, so it can be quiet if I want. No big fuel pump and sump dragging on the ground and I did a custom surge setup. No gauges on dash or pillars, 6- Defi gauges mounted, 3 on steering column, and 3 above the radio, with all electronics matching the stock color scheme, and full interior except for the rear backrest of the seat, and trunk carpet missing, and the cage isn't that visible due to the 5% tint haha, so I am looking forward t the WTF experssion on peoples faces when I get it going haha. And for the record, I did 12.8's with the stock motor, pieced together turbo setup with an sc44 at 8psi, so I hope my good driving skills are retained, since it has been about 3 years since I have driven a turbo FWD car, so I have my fingers crossed that everything goes well.

This car is ****ing sweet.