FINALLY got my Lude running!

[fritcr]

It is really cool. I drove it to work today. I have a question. It is a 90 model Si with 5 speed and 2.05 engine DOHC. It runs at 3500 rpms @ 70mph on the highway. Is that normal? Man it seems really high to me. I usually drive a 96 TA with a LT1 350 so maybe I'm just being paranoid but wanted to make sure it is ok? Thanks!
Rob

[km23honda]

Im not sure if its normally but have heard of a lot of ludes do this. For me, my 92 prelude si runs 3500rpsm @ 70. It sucks.

[Black92LudeSI]

Its normal mine does it too. Its at about 3000 rpms at 60 mph for a 92 prelude si with 36,000 miles.

[joellthomas]

yea, these things turn up. thats what makes em peppy. i think the 5th gens have like 4.8's gears on ths si's. my 93 si turns close to 4k at 80.

[Phunyguy]

im wondering what my H22A motor / H23 tranny is gonna do for rpmwise... is the H23 shorter geared or longer?

[dbebesi]

a little shorter i think (i think)

[Phunyguy]

good - faster acceleration, right?

[AcesHigh]

H22 with H23 tranny, 60mph @ 3000rpm on 5th gear.

[Phunyguy]

great!