Determine Prelude Model?

animeking · Jan 29, 2003

Hi all,

I just bought a 1995 Prelude. I was told it's an Si, and I want to verify. It's definetly not a VTEC. It's a 5-speed manual though.

I've flipped through the manual and tried to see if there were distinguishing things that seperated the S from the Si.

Are there other models in the US besides S and Si?

Also, how can I tell which engine I have? (Is it written somewhere?)

Thanks!

euforik · Jan 29, 2003

look to the left of the exhaust manifold. on the block there is a stamp. h22a1 = vtec, h23a1 = si, f22a1 = s. let us know which you've got, lets see some pics too.

edit: also on the drivers-side door jamb, there should be a decal that will tell you which trim you have.

G_Loc · Jan 29, 2003

look inside the door jamb on the driver's side. there's a sticker there that says the model and all that good stuff.

as for the engine... the engine code is written on the block to the left of the exhaust manifold and near the transmission housing. It should start off with H23, H22, or F22. H23's are on Si's, H22's are on VTEC models, and F22's are on the S models (assuming no engine swap was done).

red92s · Jan 29, 2003

Se's also have the H23 engine. . .

4bidden · Jan 29, 2003

Look at the VIN on the dash near the windshield.

It'll start with JHM then go....

BB1 = VTEC
BB2 = Si
BB4 = Si 4WS (?)
BA8 = S

animeking · Jan 29, 2003

4bidden,

Thanks for the VIN info! It's too dark and cold for me to find the engine code tonight and the sticker is not on the door jamb.

It looks as if I hav an Si.

I do need to repair some things. The display on the cassette doesn't seem to work and the antenna is broken off (the motor seems to still work).

I have some questions on wheels but I'll ask those in the wheels forum.

red92s · Jan 29, 2003

animeking said:
I have some questions on wheels but I'll ask those in the wheels forum.

Hehe. . .your off to a good start. FYI, you can usually pick up antenna parts on Ebay (search for "prelude antenna") and maybe even an OEM radio as well (although, I say just upgrade).

cantdrive55 · Jan 29, 2003

red92s said:
Hehe. . .your off to a good start. FYI, you can usually pick up antenna parts on Ebay (search for "prelude antenna") and maybe even an OEM radio as well (although, I say just upgrade).

I like this guy too, and you make good stereo recommendations.

blahblahblah · Jan 29, 2003

you can look at the engine but you would have to be able to distinguish between sohc and dohc.

Brady92/4WS · Jan 29, 2003

4bidden said:
Look at the VIN on the dash near the windshield.

It'll start with JHM then go....

BB1 = VTEC
BB2 = Si
BB4 = Si 4WS (?)
BA8 = S

4ws= bb2

animeking · Jan 29, 2003

My vin is JHMBB21.... but I dont' think I have 4 wheel steering...

Satan_SRV · Jan 29, 2003

animeking said:
My vin is JHMBB21.... but I dont' think I have 4 wheel steering...

Look in your trunk..if there's a big honkin pos computer thing in the trunk strapped to the back behind the seats you have 4ws....

willmbrk · Jan 29, 2003

Look in your trunk..if there's a big honkin pos computer thing in the trunk strapped to the back behind the seats you have 4ws....

:malken:

4WS owns hehe

red92s · Jan 29, 2003

You are all wrong. . .(about VIN's at least)

Straight outta 'da Helm's:

JHM+

next 3 digits: engine:
BA8: 2.2l
BB1: 2.2l VTEC
BB2: 2.3l

Next Number:tranny:
1: 5-spd manual
2: 4-speed auto

next number: vehicle grade:
4: S
5: Si
6: Si 4WS
7: Si VTEC

willmbrk · Jan 29, 2003

Yep, my 4ws follows those numbers perfectly. Think I will pick up a Helm's

animeking · Jan 29, 2003

Well, red92's information still confirms I have an Si (not 4WS). And the engine/trany info seems to match up too.

animeking · Jan 29, 2003

By the way, on the ebay antenna idea, is this the right one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2401614860&category=6774
There seem to be a couple different masts and lots of different motor and mast assemblies.

Forbidden · Jan 29, 2003

animeking said:
By the way, on the ebay antenna idea, is this the right one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2401614860&category=6774
There seem to be a couple different masts and lots of different motor and mast assemblies.

Shave the antenna, then you won't have any problem with the motor or the antenna breaking again, plus it looks better

SlowSi · Jan 29, 2003

And just make lots of CDs so you will always have music.

Forbidden · Jan 29, 2003

Even better get an MP3 player it beats having to change CD all the time!

animeking · Jan 30, 2003

I got an OEM mast at the dealership since my motor works fine still. I can't give up Howard Stern on my morning commute!

brendon2k · Jan 31, 2003

animeking said:
4bidden,

Thanks for the VIN info! It's too dark and cold for me to find the engine code tonight and the sticker is not on the door jamb.

It looks as if I hav an Si.

I do need to repair some things. The display on the cassette doesn't seem to work and the antenna is broken off (the motor seems to still work).

I have some questions on wheels but I'll ask those in the wheels forum.

i have a working oem tape/radio and cd player if you want to buy it.

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