iwanaprelude

Im thinking about buying a 1993 prelude si. it has 122k miles..i know its kinda high but arent hondas known for reliability? do you think its a good deal or should i keep looking? mostly i cant find specs on it. i wana know the 1/4 and 0-60. thanks

AcesHigh

Fourth Generation:
Year '92-'96
Model S, Si, VTEC

ENGINE
Type Aluminum-alloy in-line 4
Displacement 2156 cc 2259 cc 2157 cc
Horsepower@rpm (SAE net) 135@5200 160@5800 190@6800
Torque (lb.ft.) 142@4000 156@4500 158@5500
Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.8:1 10.0:1
Valve Train SOHC, 16-Valve DOHC, 16-Valve DOHC, 16-Valve VTEC
Fuel Induction System PGM-FI
Ignition System Electronic
EPA Estimate (manual) 23/29 22/26 22/26
EPA Estimate (automatic) 23/28 22/27 N/A

DRIVE TRAIN
Type Front-Wheel Drive
Manual Transmission 5-Speed
Automatic Transmission 4-Speed N/A
Final Drive Ratio (MT/AT) 4.06/4.29 4.27/4.43 4.27/NA

BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type Unit Body
Suspension 4-Wheel Upper Wishbone, Lower Control Arm
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 25.4/23.0
Steering Type Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.9
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 35.9
Brakes 4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc 4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc w/ABS
Wheels 14-inch Steel Wheels w/Full Covers 15-inch Alloy Wheels
Tires 185/70 R14 87H 205/55 R15 87V

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.) 100.4
Length (in.) 174.8
Width (in.) 69.5
Height (in.) 50.8
Track (in., front/rear) 60.0/59.6
Ground Clearance (in.) 5.7
Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) 2809/2862 2866/2921 2932/NA
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) .33

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in., front/rear) 38.0/35.1
Legroom (in., front/rear) 44.2/28.1
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) 54.0/50.6
Hiproom (in., front/rear) 52.2/41.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 7.9
Interior Volume (cu. ft.) 80.2

CAPACITIES
Engine Oil with Filter (qt.) ??
Fuel (gal.) 15.9
Cooling System (qts., MT/AT) ??

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My old Si had about 200k miles on it, and does 0-60 in a little less than 8 seconds. I hear lower mileage ones can squeeze out numbers in the lower 7's.

Hondas are known for reliability, but reliability is compromised when you mod the engine. Plus, higher mileage vehicles are less tolerant to harsh driving. If you plan on racing or whatever, find a lower mileage one. If you just drive it to work or school, take it.

How much is the seller asking?

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iwanaprelude

hes asking 3000. the car looks really good. but do you know the 1/4? im planning on turboing it w/ forged internals. so will the hgiher milage matter when m done?

joemathews

Not a good idea to turbo something with 122k miles without sleeving the cylinders or otherwise fortifying the block.

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Eagle Talon

iwanaprelude

i dont know alot about cars..so what does "sleeving the cylenders" mean and how much does it generally cost?

SBallerk2

dude...122k is not a lot of mile's for a 4th Gen Lude...besides it's an H23 so it still has lot's of life and i think it's a great deal tho....i dunno by the turbo part tho...u'll never get to turbo on the prelude trust me there's lot's of things u must tho first before u even think about turbo...if u want turbo right NOW then u'r looking at the wrong car buy a MR2, Eclipse, Talon, etc. but a Prelude needs to be carried for and put lot's of money/time into it before u turbo a Lude...tho after it's all said and done a Prelude should give u more pride then another eclipse,mr2,talon or anyother turbo car would ever give u.....y...well i think me and u know y....besides u want something fast then get an h22 a eclipse or mr2 won't kill u stock vs stock...they got turbo u got vtec.....later they got turbo u got vtec turbo LoL....u'll keep up with either of those turbo car's tho u'll pretty get beat but i seen lot's of bad drivers driving those turbo talon's, eclipse twins.....

510prelude

i say go for it 122k miles inst bad my first lude had 135k miles on it. and im about to buy a 93 si with 112k miles, the guy wants 4.9k (cheapest ive seen for an Si in my area) for it im hoping i can talk him down to 4.5 so i think you got a great deal going.

iwanaprelude

what do you mean there are alot of things you have to do before you turbo it. i know there are things that come before turbo but its for every car not just a prelude? ::

iwanaprelude

ps: 1/4 times?? lol

AcesHigh

+/- 16 seconds.

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1993 Mazda Rx-7 Touring
Ricer Extraordinaire