Ronald_Type-R : 1993 Honda Prelude SR-V

[Ronald_Type-R]

So where do I begin..... I had my CB until Summer of 2010, where the only thing I haven't replaced on the car was the steering rack & pinion, and the fuel pump. One day on the way to work, the rack & pinion decided to go, and forced the car to steer off and kissed the curb. The car was fine, but the Greddy front lip didn't make it out alive At this point, I lost the love for this car. Mind you, at this point I was also driving all the other cars I could possibly imagine on a daily basis(Astons, Porsches, Lambos, Ferraris, Maseratis, Benz, R8s, Bentleys, etc) and i really didn't care much for the CB anymore.

Long story short, I was still trying to fix the CB anyway..That is, until my best friend (catspider from cd5tuner) called me up and told me that his motor bit the dust (timing belt broke). He told me that if I wanted to take care of his car, I can just drop by his house anytime and take it off his hands, as he was done with it. Seeing it as a deal I couldn't pass up, I decided to go ahead with this. I figured: Grab his car, pull the dead H22 out of it, pull the decent H22 out of my CB, swap it in his car and call it a day. His car was pretty much "done", and this way, I could make a bit of money parting out the CB..

So that's when it all started! CB got parted out, a lot of members on here got to enjoy parts off the car, and I was stuck driving a '95 Accord Coupe that even though it's completely tuned and running bolt-ons such as Euro-R IM, 68mm TB, Spoon header, etc., also weighs a good 3000lbs. Not to mention the shitty Tein SS coilovers were bugging the crap out of me (Still are )

So a few months went by, the loyalty of driving all the supercars and the Euro cars in the world have worn off, and I'm starting to get my love back for our beloved Japanese cars. This is when I started to REALLY hate this Accord Coupe. No offense to Accord coupe owners, but I love my Accords when it's a sedan, NOT when it's a coupe! I had plans of rebuilding this Accord on both the suspension and exterior (since catspider rear-ended a Mustang twice when he owned it), but then I figured: If I'm going to build a coupe, why not build a REAL coupe chassis, and not a sedan chassis with 2 less doors..

So my birthday came around in November, and this deal came out on a local forum: Complete running H22A4 motor for $800. The catch: It's still in a car. If you want the motor, come grab the car! So I went to check it out, and there it was: a red '93 Prelude SR-V..Absolutely NO rust anywhere on the car! The owner gave up on the car because 1) He couldn't get it started, and 2) He said the clutch line is "seized".




That was what the car looked like when I came to see it. It had been sitting there for a good 6 months, untouched. But it's in a decent shape, and it's RED! I've always wanted a red car So I offered him $500 for me to take it off his hands and tow it home. Long story short, everything was a done deal, and I got it home to my driveway.

First thing I did: Gave the car a GOOD 2hr wash! I then took apart the main relay, re-soldered everything, put it back together, plugged it in, turn the ignition and the car fired up a few days later, I fixed the "seized" clutch line with nothing but vise grips and a proper 12mm wrench, got a brand new Nissin Clutch MC and slave cylinder, put in some Elf Dot 5.1 brake fluid, bled the clutch line properly, and the car was driveable! Another Birthday present from God

Exterior condition is decent, interior doesn't matter to me, since I will be stripping the whole interior, leaving nothing but the dashboard, door panels, steering wheel, pedal assembly, shifter assembly, center console and the two seats! My goal is to run this car in a local track this summer..Footwork, exterior and interior will be taken care of before summer starts, and I will build my spare H22 for this car next year.

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So I'm back! And this car is officially my new project. I call it "Project Red" Here are some more pics of its current state, parts list of what came with the car, and my future build list!

UPDATED: MOST RECENT PICS --> JULY 31/12

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Summer 2011






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MODS LIST UPDATED --> JULY 31/12

ENGINE

- '00 JDM F20B motor (SiR-T, 5-speed manual, 200hp; Brand New OEM Honda Water Pump and All Oil Seals)
- Kaizenspeed H22A Timing Belt Tensioner
- Kaizenspeed Balancer Shaft Eliminator Kit & OEM Oil Pump
- Greddy Timing Belt
- JUN Auto Cam Sprockets
- 70mm Full Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake
- Rosko Racing Euro-R Intake Manifold w/ 68mm Throttle Body Inlet
- Blox 68mm Billet Throttle Body
- Rosko Racing Euro-R Spec Custom Fuel Rail
- OEM Acura RDX 410cc Injectors
- Fuelab 515 Series Fuel Pressure Regulator (-10AN)
- Fuelab Inline Fuel Filter -6AN 10-Micron (-10AN)
- Marshall liquid-filled fuel pressure gauge
- Custom -6AN Earl's & Aeroquip Fuel Lines & Fittings
- Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket
- Logic Motorsport 4-2-1 Stainless Steel header
- Magnaflow Stainless Steel 80mm catalytic converter
- A'PEXi 80mm Pipe-Type Exhaust Control Valve
- Buddy Club Pro Spec 80mm Stainless Steel Resonator and Muffler
- Custom Made 3" Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust *Work In Progress*
- Innovative 85A Motor Mount Kit
- MSD SCI Ignition Box
- MSD Blaster SS Coil
- MSD 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires
- MSD Distributor Cap
- MSD Distributor Rotor
- NGK Iridium IX Step 6 Spark Plugs
- Crome Programmable ECU
- Bosch LSU4.2 Wideband O2 sensor
- PLX DM-6 Multi-Touch A?F Gauge
- PLX SM-AFR2 module
- Spoon Sports Magnetic Engine Drain Plug
- AEM Tru-Power Alternator Pulley
- MFactory Oil Cooler Kit
- Koyo 53mm Core Race Aluminum Radiator
- JDM Spoon 1.35 kg/cm² Radiator Cap
- Neukin Fan Shroud + Slim Fan
- Custom Aluminum Rack & Pinion Fluid Recirculation Reservoir
- Spoon Sports Brake & Clutch Fluid Reservoir Cover
- Complete A/C Delete
- Complete Power Steering Delete
- Mild Wire Tuck


TRANSMISSION

- OEM M2F4 transmission (Fully rebuilt, brand new OEM Honda seals & bearings)
- Quaife Helical LSD
- Gearspeed Carbon-Coated Synchros
- MFactory 4.64 Final Drive
- Fidanza 8lbs aluminum flywheel
- ACT Xtreme Pressure Plate w/ Hybrid Street Disc Clutch
- Corsport Shift Linkage Solid Bushings
- Spoon Sports Magnetic Transmission Drain Plug
- Rywire Custom Braided SS Clutch Line w/ Dampener Delete


INTERIOR

- Forbidden Motorsports BB4 Short Shifter Assembly
- JDM Personal 350mm Neo Grinta White Leather steering wheel
- NRG Fet style Carbon Fiber QR hub
- NRG Short Hub #110
- JDM ITR shift boot
- JDM Seeker Ti 600g Shift Knob
- MemoryFab S58 Carbon Bucket Seat [Driver]
- Sparco 4000 Series Flat Seat Base [Driver & Passenger]
- Recaro Bucket Seat Side Mount Brackets [Driver & Passenger]
- JDM MUGEN Manual Pedal set
- JDM OEM BB4 Tweeter Cover w/ Built-In Foglight Switch


EXTERIOR

- JDM BB4 1-piece blackhoused headlights
- JDM BB4 Clear Bumper Lights
- JDM BB4 Intersection Lights
- JDM Seibon OEM Style Carbon Fiber Hood
- Sparco Hood Pins
- JDM Seibon OEM Style Carbon Fiber Trunk
- JDM BB4 3rd Brake Light
- JDM OEM BB4 window visors
- EDM BB4 rear foglight
- JDM Chargespeed Front Spoiler
- JDM Value Sports Type 2 side skirts
- Custom GP Fabrications Aluminum Rear Diffuser
- JTCC style single wiper conversion


FOOTWORK (SUSPENSION/BRAKES)

- OEM BB6 front knuckles (5-lug conversion)
- OEM BB6 rear knuckles (5-lug conversion)
- BC Racing coilover damper kit [18kg/mm {1000lbs/in}(F), 12kg/mm {670lbs/in}(R)]
- Stoptech Front & Rear brake pads
- SPC Adjustable Ball-Joint Type Front & Rear Camber Kit
- Goodridge SS brake lines
- Prothane Front & Rear Upper Anchor Bolt Solid Bushings
- Prothane Front & Rear Lower Control Arm Solid Bushings
- Prothane Front Sway Bar Solid Bushings
- Prothane Front Sway Bar Endlink Solid Bushings
- Suspension Technique Solid Front Sway Bar
- Progress 27mm rear sway bar
- Custom Front & Rear Sway Bar End Links w/ Spherical Bearings
- Hardrace Rear Trailing Arm Spherical Bearing
- Hardrace Rear Toe Arms
- Ultra Racing Fender Brace
- ARP extended wheel studs
- Russell speed bleeder valve
- ESP Front Traction Bar + Front Torque Motor Mount
- ESP 2-Point Front Lower Under Brace
- JDM Tanabe rear lower underbrace
- Complete ABS Delete
- OEM DA6 Integra 40/40 prop valve


WHEELS/TIRES

- JDM Volk Racing TE37 wheels [17x8.5" Front, 17x7.5" Rear]
- JDM 16x7" '98-spec Integra Type-R wheels [+50] w/ 215/45R16 Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
- JDM Muteki open ended lug nuts


ELECTRONICS

- JDM Billion VFC Max Coolant Temperature Gauge w/ Twin Digital Meter
- JDM SARD 60mm Oil Pressure EL Gauge *acquired*
- JDM SARD 60mm Oil Temperature EL Gauge *acquired*
- Optima Red Top Battery
- Custom Billet Optima Battery Relocation Mounting Kit
- FIAMM AM-80 horns
- OEM JDM Toyota Aristo Denso/Koito HID ballasts
- Philips D2S 6000K Ultinon light bulbs


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Future Build List

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
- Hondata S300
- Gemini Red Carbon Fiber spark plug cover *acquired*
- Forbidden Motorsports Cooling Plate


INTERIOR

- Checkerd Sports S2000 Push Start Button Kit
- Recaro SPG Race Seats
- JDM Takata Racing Harness
- JDM "MUGEN equipped" emblem *acquired*
- JDM "Personal Box for Nonsmoker" ashtray *acquired*
- JDM OEM BB4 Rear Fog Switch *acquired*
- OEM '95-'96 armrest center console *acquired*
- JDM EM Racing C-Pillar bar *acquired*
- Custom 6-point Roll Cage


EXTERIOR

- JDM BB4 foglights *acquired*
- JDM Koito 2.5" Bi-Xenon projectors *acquired*
- OEM Honda S2000 projector lenses *acquired*
- E46 Xenon replica shrouds
- JDM BB4 VIN tag *acquired*
- JDM BB4 Sidemarkers *acquired*
- JDM BB4 clear sidemarkers
- JDM Genuine Spoon Sports Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors w/ Blue-Tinted Lenses *acquired*
- OEM taillights with LED Retrofit
- OEM BB1 "Special Edition" emblem *acquired*
- JDM Z-Speed tow hooks *acquired*
- LighterFaster Carbon Fiber Sunroof Plug + Sunroof Mechanism Elimination Kit

FOOTWORK (SUSPENSION/BRAKES)

- Wilwood Superlite / SL6 / SL6R Front Calipers
- DBA 4000 Series 300mm Slotted Front Rotors
- Powerslot slotted rear rotors
- Hawk DTC-30 Race Brake Pads
- JDM Spoon Sports Rear 2-Point Rear Strut Brace *acquired*
- Neuspeed 4-Point Front Strut Brace *acquired*
- Custom Front Brake Ducts


WHEELS/TIRES
- H&R 20mm 64.1mm wheel spacers

ELECTRONICS

- JDM Raybrig 3000K H3 HID Kit
- Alumina titanium white 24 panel LED dome light *acquired*
- JDM M7, M12, M20 Polarg bulbs
- Compustar Drone 2-way alarm + remote starter

[JDM_CB7_TX]

Nice find bro....

Seeing the CB in the background on jacks is depressing after seeing it in it's glory days.

[Shadow1]

I can already see greatness coming from this. Nice find man. Probably didn't cost you more than $80 to fix. Haha.

And I see the shell of the old cb in the background in the front of the BB. And if you don't want the cd5 ill take it off your hands. Haha.

[HenRoc]

I can't wait for you to build this one up man. Are JDM parts harder to find for the Preludes??

[oneoffaccord]

i knew something was going to happen sooner or later. im looking forward into this build

[oneoffaccord]

I can't wait for you to build this one up man. Are JDM parts harder to find for the Preludes??

well not really, preludes where reallu built in japan and or canada. you be surprised that its close to a JDM version besides rhd

[JunyAccord]

awesome man! i cant wait to see this build

[drew12000]

the bb6. nice! i'm curious to see where this goes.

[MikeW]

- OEM taillights with LED Retrofit

I know you have ALOT more going on than this, but Im really curious to see these, lol.

Seeing the CB in the background on jacks is depressing after seeing it in it's glory days.

x2. It's like it's not even the same car anymore. I guess, technically, it's not but it's still hard to see.

Ronald, I know you'll do great things with is.

Btw, what is the USDM equivalent of the SR-V? This is the first time Ive seen of it.

[civic_90_08]

cant wait to see the progress on this thing Ronald.

-Jordan

[mndude07]

So awesome that we both went to red preludes! The future plans look excellent as well! I'm sure your build is going to progress much more quickly than mine, as I'm still in college and money comes in only over the summer for me. Nonetheless, they should be two badass ludes when we're done.

[Clean_4th gen]

Looking good brother. Gotta love Ludes!

[excalibur02]

I still will always miss your CB. It was so hardcore I loved it. Please give that MRT an update. At least with pics so I can put it to rest lol

[Ronald_Type-R]

Nice find bro....

Seeing the CB in the background on jacks is depressing after seeing it in it's glory days.

x2. It's like it's not even the same car anymore. I guess, technically, it's not but it's still hard to see.

Ronald, I know you'll do great things with is.

awesome man! i cant wait to see this build

Looking good brother. Gotta love Ludes!

I still will always miss your CB. It was so hardcore I loved it. Please give that MRT an update. At least with pics so I can put it to rest lol

Thanks guys..I'll always love the CB, that car had been nothing but good to me! Taught me a lot of things about suspension tuning and engine swaps, and that's something that I'll never forget!

The main purpose of this new project is to build myself a car that will outhandle my CB. I promised myself I will make this happen. I have to! It's the only way I'll ever be able to move on from the CB!

Maury, the other MRT has been updated on the first page with a new pic. I personally think that was the biggest moment for the CB in its life..EVER!

I know you have ALOT more going on than this, but Im really curious to see these, lol.

Btw, what is the USDM equivalent of the SR-V? This is the first time Ive seen of it.

I'm curious about these LED retrofit as well! I've found a few OEM LED taillight candidates that might be a good fit for the Lude taillights. I will keep you updated once I've found the right LED donor! As for the SR-V, I believe it's equivalent to the Prelude Si VTEC in US

I can already see greatness coming from this. Nice find man. Probably didn't cost you more than $80 to fix. Haha.

And I see the shell of the old cb in the background in the front of the BB. And if you don't want the cd5 ill take it off your hands. Haha.

It really did cost approximately $80 for me to get the car back on the road! Haha..The previous owner had already replaced the Clutch master cylinder with a new one, but it wasn't a Nissin MC..Me being me, I had to spend $60 just to have the "Nissin" stamp on the clutch MC!

i knew something was going to happen sooner or later. im looking forward into this build

Thanks Larry

I can't wait for you to build this one up man. Are JDM parts harder to find for the Preludes??

Thanks man! It depends on what parts you're talking about. For headlights, there seem to be quite a few of them floating around on Ebay. Other parts are a little harder to come by, But I've got most of what I need so far. A few JDM parts I'm missing are: OEM window visors, "Prelude" 3rd brake light, and the BB4 VIN tag. But other than those, I've already acquired the rest of the JDM parts And like Larry said, there aren't too many JDM Parts for this chassis that are very distinguished compared to the USDM version, other than the parts mentioned above!

cant wait to see the progress on this thing Ronald.

-Jordan

Thanks Jordan! How's yours going bro?

the bb6. nice! i'm curious to see where this goes.

It's actually a BB1!! Well, BB4 in Japan BB6 is the 5th gen Ludes! Thanks man

So awesome that we both went to red preludes! The future plans look excellent as well! I'm sure your build is going to progress much more quickly than mine, as I'm still in college and money comes in only over the summer for me. Nonetheless, they should be two badass ludes when we're done.

It really is pretty crazy bro! I almost couldn't believe my eyes when I saw you posting pics of a red 3rd gen Lude as your new project! Haha..I can't wait to see how your car turns out! Slowly but surely! Mine is going pretty slow as well. I've been gathering parts, but I barely have time to work on the car! With my full-time job, I am always working..And when I do have some free time to work on the car, it would always rain!

This chassis looks promising so far though..Weighing in at only around 2750lbs from the factory (fully loaded), it's already 250lbs+ lighter than my current DD (The '95 Accord Coupe EX-R), which weighs in at more than 3000lbs! A buddy of mine has the same Lude as mine, full interior with A/C and P/S delete, and he managed to bring the curb weight down to 2,600lbs, and that's with him in the car!

Funny enough, the selling point of this car for me last time is the fact that Progress makes a 27mm rear sway bar for this chassis! Three-wheeling here I come!

Anyway, I will keep you guys updated soon! The car is going on a strict diet, which means I will be pulling out most of the interior! Pics to come soon

Thanks for all the love guys!

Ronald

[HappyGilmore]

Ah that is one clean 4G Lude and for 500 bucks with an H22? Hell of a deal man and like mike said it is sad to see the CB in the back on the "bricks". This makes me want my BB6 back....

Keep up the good work!!!