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[@eironlumalu4998]

You sound like Jesse from the fast and the furious

[@ConnorLee]

Ooof haha

[@demarcus4521]

Holy crap I can hear it now

[@grimfox3472]

I was literally about to type that

[@shanegrissom2753]

🤣YEP

[@cavanblack]

I can confirm everyone always says “wow I haven’t seen one of those in years!”

[@ConnorLee]

Cavan Black it’s one of my favorite things about driving that car 😁

[@freshtex6439]

Always...i love this.... im glad i bought it

[@Sedd395]

Nah for me its "Wow i never seen those before" theres literaly like 3 available for sale in my tiny country

[@bluesatmosphere4659]

A neighbour has one

[@cranberryeater7459]

When I was a kid, I wanted to buy one but it was so expensive. $4,000 was so much money to me. Now that I have a good income, these cars are $16,000. WTF 😬

[@hectorae86]

Tuning it is actually not that hard, use a si/efi intake manifold anf throttle body, bolt up a supercharger and throw a nice catburator on top of that. As long as the carb can supply enough fuel for the boost you are OK.

[@menermials]

Catbutater. Love these cars.

[@vinmarz]

Make sure to run a wire through the sunroof drain holes. They clog easy. Also, if the power antenna goes bad, its super easy to replace. My ex-wife had one too and it was a really sweet ride.

[@jama211]

Hehe, I once parked on an upward slope in the rain, then gave my grandmother a ride home, as soon as we set off we got sloshed with dirty water stuck in the sunroof hahaha, she took it like a champ though.

[@ericmcginnis9413]

My 84 prelude was an unbreakable tank! And trust me of and my friends tried! I drove it every where! When I bought mine it had 250K and the speedometer was broken so who knows what the actual milage was but it just kept going and going! I sold it dirt cheap and the new owner drove it passed my house every day, day after day ! I bet he I found it and put a new battery and 4 plugs it would run!!!

[@regt7748]

That’s one clean ass prelude! Well put together and the wheels are awesome. Beautiful car!

[@SunDevil527]

I had a black one when I was young. And I want it back so much. I envy you! The original engine was very good. Once I took it to a long trip through San Diego, LA, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, and Phoenix. It went so quietly and didn't need any servicing at all!

[@ConnorLee]

SunDevil527 I’ve really only needed to do oil changes and replace some vacuum lines! The motor is so solid! You should keep your eyes out for one!

[@BoostedPastime]

That is the cleanest third gen I have ever seen. Great find I hope you enjoy it!

[@ConnorLee]

Thank you Boosted!

[@BoostedPastime]

You said you can't speak for other gen preludes, if you ever get the chance you HAVE to experience the fifth gen prelude. It is absolutely smashing ahead of its time. VERY responsive.

[@ConnorLee]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@kirillk.7791]

Awesome prelude! I had 2 gen prelude,it was very nice time and feelings. Now I'm using 5 gen prelude . I use it almost 11 years. Prelude it's a perfect automobile!

[@ConnorLee]

Couldn’t agree more

[@v12shane]

You can somewhat emulate the 90/91 lights if you 'red out' the amber part with some paint. I had a spare set of tail lights. I used Testors Transparent Candy Apple Red. Matches great with the red area

[@kyleboosh1]

Man my very first car was a 87 Honda prelude that was gifted to me. I miss that car and am thinking of re buying one..

[@cl9170]

Very clean 3rd gen prelude . My friend had the exact same color but it was an Si with a manual. He sold it back in the late 90s. I still have my 89 Si 5speed. I hardly drive it lately . It only has 63k miles on it . I will never sell it. Clean ones are very difficult to find and parts are getting scarce. It’s nice to see your effort to keep it on the road . 👍

[@ConnorLee]

Things a baby! Bought mine with 67k on it!

[@kaine6268]

Hey ! Wanted to get advice from a prelude driver . Firt, , hope's you're doing good 3years later: I want to buy one as my first ever car, do you recommend it ? Where i live they are cheap, and are the perfect power for a yound driver insurance. Thanks in advance !

[@kieranlindberg6778]

@@kaine6268 I'm pretty sure they can be more expensive when it comes to insurance since they're two door and finding parts can be tough but I loveee them so definitely go for it if it's in your budget!

[@Natasha-ce3rm]

Just bought a 91 in Serbia from Sweden originally, all OEM, 4WS, manual, with 110,000 km on it for $2000 from a cop. faded paint but no dents or rust. Absolute steal. Now just need to get her a ticket to the US lol; old Honda's are absolutely nonexistent in the Balkans.

[@yadidimeanmaine]

You can get a JDM B20A for one of these cars for a grand.

[@ZekeGraal]

Please provide where you can find them! I’ve been searching for months for a B20A or a B20A5, the car is gorgeous but she needs a new heart badly!!

[@erictech201]

Zeke That Gamer Geek HMO motors

[@spencercohen2673]

Haha yes if you can find one, b20s slowly leaving us

[@rollthelosingdice]

@@ZekeGraal H swap it.

[@vDemarloth]

@@rollthelosingdice H22A is tricky to fit there thanks to low hood. Lotta prep work and fabrication to get it there

[@caffeinne6744]

Totally agree with you on difficulty of finding the parts. My first car is a 2nd gen prelude and I'm still using it to this day

[@John-gi3es]

What’s the mileage

[@stephenw2992]

Tail lights and the light bar in-between them on the later ones cant easily be swapped because the boot lid is different shape too. Water in the trunk is likely rubbish in the tubes from the sunroof. If you remove the side cover material on the boot you can find the tubes and pull them off and clean out the end. Also fixes water getting into the sun roof when parked on certain angles which can then pour over you when you drive off.

[@mgreer2003]

I owned an 89 Si 4ws. Loved the four wheel steering.

[@minimanadam]

Most beautiful car made imo . Pop up lights , long sleek hood and squared off trunk . Gowd I want another one sooooooooooooooooo bad

[@ConnorLee]

adam s haha all the reasons I love it

[@Stormcloakvictory]

Almost got one as my first car, it ended up to be a 1988 vw golf mk2 instead. I'm happy with it because I like old golf's alot (civics too) an in Europe they're just super cheap to maintain, very cheap to insure and taxes are low. (Honda's and proper parts for . aren't as cheap here as in the US.) Anyway, I'm still kinda sad tho, there were multiple 3rd gen preludes for sale within my budget. And it's still one of the best looking rides in the world imo.

[@PriceOfTheprelude]

I own one and love it, however what no one ever told me about the prelude lifestyle is that it’s cursed. I’ve had very little luck with women, strange phantom leaks and a bouncing idle that comes and goes when it pleases. I believe the soul of the grandparent that died in it haunts the car to this very day. Ye be warned of the prelude curse

[@ConnorLee]

Comment of the month man!

[@rauldemoura2417]

I have an 89 prelude 2L- SI, and I LOVE to drive it. Hate to work on it, because I don’t have tiny little HANDS! But it IS reliable. Take it from me, take it to an alignment shop!! Changing out the upper & lower ball joints, control arm bushings, inner & putter tie rods and drive axles was a big PAIN in my ass!! The axles pass thru the damper fork, and must be separated. I had to cut the bolt off, pound out the two studs, get my “blue wrench” and melt the rubber bushings, cut a groove inside and hammer out the steel sleeve with a cold chisel. My 20 ton shop press was able to press in the new ones, but would NOT press out the old ones! They have been in there for 31 years!

[@waynejackson169]

In 1990 i bought a 1982 model for just under 2 grand. I did a little work on it, change the rims, gave it a paint job, change the clutch and drove it for almost 100 thousand miles before i donated it. The only problem i had was in the winters. In NY a carbonated engine takes some effort to get going but once it does, it will run forever.

[@ConnorLee]

That’s where I’m at too with the carbs. They need some love but when they are running right, they are great! Cool story and good for you for donating it better than you found it. Cheers!

[@Circa88]

Just bought an 88 Lude 2.0Si 4WS. Thanks for your help man!

[@ConnorLee]

Ayy congrats on the purchase! and happy top help!

[@Grimreaper_2000]

I got an 91 automatic 2.0 Si and I absolutely love it my family has had it for years and it still runs fine, ac doesn't work but I can get that fixed with some time but I still absolutely love the car

[@ConnorLee]

Same, no AC but doesnt take away from the car at all. Still a dream, just windows down in the summer!

[@rsfrugo969]

I'm 14 saving up for this car and I'm getting my license at 16 and I found a really good one of these for 950£

[@ConnorLee]

Good for you man! Proud of you

[@Splitzmagic]

Where did you look for one?

......Always check behind the rear bumper and make sure it's mounting brackets aren't too corroded before you make an offer.....buy a 70 amp fuse that it takes and keep it in a baggie in the glove box. One day the car will inexplicably not start...totally dead....start your diagnosis by switching out this fuse. This car loves the highway and in town nothing handles better.

[@viralwithjosh]

I'm 14 and saving for one as well 😂

[@ibbixxii]

@@viralwithjosh I'm 17 and saving too! good luck to you!!

[@JonLasaga]

If you swap a b20a or b21 head onto a b20a3 you will gain almost 40 horsepower and can keep the fuel injection but you also need the pk2 ecu from the si model and the wiring harness for the b21 or b20a

[@sixteenavenue]

I still own the same 1986 Honda prelude since I was 17

[@Frostyfoxmist]

About to buy an 89' Honda Prelude Si tomorrow for $450. It has a ton that needs to be done and the transmission will definitely need to be swapped. I'm quite nervous since this will be my first project car ever and I have barely any knowledge what so ever on working on cars but imma do it to get another 3rd gen prelude out on the streets. You've motivated me to go for it 💪 can't wait to embark on this intimidating journey, it'll be a long one since that's inevitable. 😅

[@human0thingss]

How did it go??

[@tubeless3778]

^

[@Cameronvial]

Beautiful car. I love all Honda cars but I really do like the 3rd gen Prelude. I have two of them sitting in my driveway.

[@bluntash3794]

Sell me one :(

[@DON_NADIE_P.R._1111.]

Got one too

[@SlapStyleAnims]

Lucky :(

[@FaceFaceMan]

My word that interior is so clean. I just saved a 91 Si from my friend who was letting it rot. Now It's my time machine back to highschool. Just snagged the last remaining right rear strut tower bushing in existence off ebay. Full rear calipers/pads/rotors and the fronts are on their way from RAuto. You're telling me I can throw a Turbski on this efi? It's already like driving a gokart!

[@ConnorLee]

Ahhh yes I gotta do brakes soon too! Never changed since I’ve owned the car! Thing weighs nothing so I guess the pads last a long time. Turbskis can happen with enough patience and research!

[@Jordan-uk3dd]

Having a 89 prelude as well. My trunk leaks too with very bad rust. Honestly I don't think you can get around it with these cars they're all gonna have it

[@baby_dick_bandit8337]

on my 1989 prelude, I made a custom intake and put a Ford 2bbl carburetor on it. This got rid of basically every vacuum line except the ones required to run my brakes and steering systems. The throttle response has gone down but this new design is so much more efficient than the stock dual carbs.

[@ConnorLee]

Throttle response isnt the end of the world. How hard was it to make the intake manifold

[@baby_dick_bandit8337]

@@ConnorLee It was pretty difficult. I had the make the intake out of 1/8" 6061 aluminum because any other metal couldn't handle the heat of the motor. Aluminum is a very hard metal to weld/work with. Also angling was somewhat difficult because the motor is slanted back at 18° plus there isn't a lot it space to being with. It's a tight fit but it works. Aside from that, it was pretty standard. Making the runners and mounting bracket was straight forward. Also the Carb I chose to run is an autolite 2100 in case you were wondering

[@fluffy1826]

So I’m thinking of picking up a 91 prelude, any advice or tips of anything I should look out for? Would be hella helpful Edit: Also if anyone has any websites or sources I can find OEM or decent parts for the engine like a radiator or an alternator. would be helpful.

[@ConnorLee]

Bump.... someone help this man!

[@nathanieldonald6717]

If it doesnt matter to you, check what other models parts will fit into it, then go from there it will give you more options

[@ozymvndiaz]

@ hey you ever find out what was up with that hose? My 89 si leaks coolant near the intake manifold and ik I can take off the distributor but I’d really hope i don’t need to remove the intake manifold either

[@cypher_2259]

yo nice pfp!!

[@TheBb6prelude]

Yeah get a 4th Gen instead with h22 motor

[@MandusahRamirez]

So Cool how you can see what Motivated the 5th Gen Preludes Interior & Exterior Design! I have a 98 Prelude Manual. I’ve had it since 2004.

[@ConnorLee]

Ahh true true!

[@sajid1979]

I had a 2nd Gen back in 1999. It was I think a 87 prelude, slightly smaller than the 3rd Gen.

[@TheDarkRican]

Always love prelude content channels. Congrats on the 3rd gen. Love it. You have a new sub. :)

[@ConnorLee]

The Dark Rican thank man and welcome to the fam!

[@randym9183]

Got a 90 si 4ws b21a1. Love it. Almost 128k miles. Exhaust fell off bout a year ago

[@ConnorLee]

haha who needs one anyways?

[@blazeaglory]

Yeah the trunk seal and light seals/ design was prone to leaking. Literally 99% of 3rd gens I've seen up close had issues with leaking/ rust in the trunk area. Easy fix tho but parts are getting harder to find. I've owned 3 so far, all with 4WS and all automatic. This 91' I just got has a auto tranny that actually works! It shifts so smooth it's crazy! I just mash the pedal and it downshifts then takes off like the millenial falcon in warp speed. I love the auto tbh

[@thatoneguy1033]

Yo since you have some experience, do you think changing the timing belt on a ba4 with the b20a9 is hard? On other words, could I do it with myself and some good technicians or do we need to visit honda for that?

[@2Drezik]

The dual carb '89 is the car i miss the most. that interior is superb

[@Gabes_P99]

I had one with a B18C swap, sold it 4-5 years ago. Miss that car everyday.

[@ConnorLee]

Oh man, cool swap

[@dang3114]

Notes about the SI/B20A5 -> B20A5 can be bored over and rebuilt, and you can buy remanufactured top-ends for them from summit racing, and larger pistons from honda. The B21 has a fiber mesh cylinder wall, and its my understanding you cannot simply bore them over. B20's respond well to boost, but there is no VTEC options at all. There is a member on one of the prelude forums that modified his to accept VTEC with a different head (Guy is an expert/professional). IMO Try try try to get the B20A5, they are tanks. I'm daily driving one with 225k miles on and it and it runs like a top. Also the SIs are dual overhead cam set ups and are very sweet engines. Also, download the service manual-- They are online-- Same ones that the dealership techs used, youll learn how to rebuild/fix/take-apart EVERYTHING on the car. Its saved my behind many many many times. Also youre not wrong about the simplicity of the vehicle, you can literally disassemble the entire interior with a Philips head screwdriver. But you are correct, upgrade/modification paths are very resistant/0 - But maintenance items are still available for it from many retailers (like summit/rock auto). You may cringe at the idea that these are hard to support/maintain, but you will fall in love with the car, and theres always options for them, you just may have to work a little harder at it. Get acquainted with the online prelude forums, theres dudes supporting and keeping up to date information on how to do virtually everything on the car. Love your videos on your lude, keep rocking it, If I had your car and not my SI, id do the same thing youre doing, enjoy the car, they are amazing, you don't need to go fast in these things, you just enjoy the beauty and simplicity of them-- And they still can get up and go when your foot gets heavy. Love the lude videos man, you give me many ideas for mine.

[@ConnorLee]

Dan G such an amazing comment to read! Thank you for that link, I’m going to read up on it now! Yes, definitely plan to simply enjoy the simplicity of it as it stands right now. It’s such a fun machine, even if it takes a bit to get to 60 mph 😁

[@joetron5114]

My current 1990 2.0 Si has 325k miles and needs no oil added between changes. I had a 1989 4WS 2.0Si that made it to 350K and was pretty smokey, but I broke the timing belt at 200K and it never ran the same after getting the head rebuilt. Still, it was running decent when I sold it and using less oil than a B21A1.

[@ConnorLee]

Joe Tron woah 😶

[@pregangovender]

love the prelude, im saving up to get one as my first car! any idea if theres aftermarket support for the styling like body kits or bumpers?

[@MikeDavis-q2h]

Owned a 1980 Prelude with that weird dial radio in front of the driver and the tack was under the speedometer. Myself and car both So Cal. Lived in WA for a couple yrs, little snow no problem. Loved that car. By the way, you young whippersnapper me and that car were not old together or apart. Now you would have to get a fork lift to pass me between the 2 open doors, where you go from there I don't know. You can't drive and I'm still on a forklift. Bit of a conundrum

[@ConnorLee]

😂 loved reading this! Cheers to you and your beloved Lude sir!

[@Capten-Hima]

love the car and appreciate the information. I found a manual Prelude 1988 for 10,000 $, it had 43,000 miles but still, it's kinda too expensive

[@ConnorLee]

thats so expensive, they arent quite that much yet.

[@ePacksBagsLuggage]

LOVE IT! I had a 4ws H Reg, I SOLD it back in February' 22. (£4300) It was one of the best i've ever had. If you thinking why i've sold it. I had a choice between, Honda Prelude mk3 1990 Toyota Celica mk1 1977 (ta23 TG)

[@ConnorLee]

oh man both phenomenal cars!

[@mazrinsalleharen226]

I also using this type of prelude(3rd Gen)...Actually,when we drove this car on the road,all people in surrounding us will watching this car..maybe they like this prelude too...

[@nasiremorris2263]

How many miles is on it ?

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

I bought a 1 owner, 50k mile one of these in the mid 2000's for $350 US, they were going for nothing in New Zealand back then. It was a family friend who had owned it since new and had maintained it perfectly. It was kept in a garage it's entire life and looked brand new. Some car dealer low balled him $500 NZ for a trade in so let me have it for that. Everything was up to date, recent oil change, it didn't even need air in the tyres. I remember it had a digital instrument cluster (the revs were represented by a series of colored bars and the speedo was a digital) and an electric sun roof. It must have felt like being in KITT from Knight Rider if you bought one brand new, peak 80's.

[@waneshi67]

My dad had those ride back when i was just 10 yo.And now i'm 39 yo.At that time not all can afford those rides.This car is sick! (thumbs up)

[@ConnorLee]

Thanks brotha!

[@CR1M1NAL87]

i grew up in an 89 SI and learned manual in that thing, not fast but damn its like a fwd miata handling wise

[@ConnorLee]

Not fast but sooooo fun, well put

[@theguywholikescars5359]

A good idea would be installing 2 double barrel twin side carb. Basically install some Weber carbs and you only need adapter plates and a synchronizer but your car your rule. Peace👌

[@brettmills2470]

That’s clean bruh! Keep it rolling 🤙🏻 I can’t help but give a plug to the 4th gen Vtec Model 94-96, and not just talking a “4th gen swapper” h22a version. The complete Vtec package in those years is legendary for a reason, those that know, well, they know. Just try finding a clean one on the road today! 😎👍🏻

[@ConnorLee]

I had no idea they were notorious. The 4th gen body is growing on me more and more too

[@detraform]

You're missing the clock button cover like mine too!

[@bercybalint]

You can't really do much more with fuel injected motor(b20a5), it's not really worth it to put vtec or a tubro on it, i think its just better to go for a k20 of h22 and turbo that if u want to make it faster

[@ConnorLee]

Bálint Bércy k20 is where I’m leaning, with a single turbo do you know what kind of hp I’d be looking at?

[@cleatcheck45]

@@ConnorLee k20 with turbo and the right internals. beefed up fuel rail and injectors. pump. and run e85. the skys the limit as long as your tuner is good.

[@anthonyprosper1054]

I just rediscovered this video I watched back when I was looking into preludes, and now I recently got a yellow 88’ Si 4WS and Im in love! And also from Massachusetts👋🏼 love your videos man👍🏼

[@ConnorLee]

ayyy i think Ive seen you around tbh, maybe another yellow 3g but i doubt it

[@kojironovach.7649]

awesome video! nice to see new content of these cars online still coming up. your motor, the b20a3 (engine code can be found on the front of the engine block next to the transmission) can be fitted with aftermarket motorcycle carburetors. the stock keihin carbs on that motor are adapted from a motorcycle that honda used to make in the 80’s. the downside to those carbs is that there are some rubber seals within those carbs that deteriorate from certain components found in modern gasoline, making the downfall of those keihins inevitable. shouldn’t be a problem for a long long time so i wouldnt worry about it. also, do not under any circumstances, break the thermowax valve on the thermostat because they are old and brittle and made of the weakest plastic on earth. it’s a critical part for that motor to idle and throttle properly. i also bought the last one in the country brand new from honda and accidentally broke it when i was installing it :( S model preludes are wired completely differently and have a different fuel system set up than fuel injected preludes. if any fuel injected motor were to be swapped into that chassis, the entire car would need to be taken apart to swap out the interior wiring, engine wiring, and fuel system as well (this includes the gas tank). a k motor would be great to have in these cars but height clearance is an issue. either the hood would need to be cut or the car be raised up higher than stock height. custom mounts and wiring would need to be made too. super expensive!! a b series or h series swap has the most aftermarket support in terms of this chassis. the sway bar from the integra is actually a C-pillar bar. aftermarket rear sway bars (23mm) can be bought from MustardCat, and they make a dramatic improvement to handling! definitely recommend buying one👍

[@ConnorLee]

Alvin Alvarez thank you for taking the time to share this man, much appreciated! Happy thanksgiving 🦃

[@Im_a_Flightless_Bird]

Got my self a 91 3rd gen prelude SR, and yeah can also confirm, get allot of looks and compliments in this car 😃

[@ConnorLee]

its the best, simply amazing

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

The mismatched ends is a problem apparently in the prelude community. I know guys who love the 4th gen fronts but despise the rears and want to replace them with the 5th gen and I know others who are vise versa

[@ConnorLee]

its a crazy world of swapping!

[@financetips]

The 4th Gen front and 5th gen back then you have a stunner! Like a 90s Babe #britneyspears

[@gav240z]

In Australia these only came in fuel injection and twin cam head. We only got the top of the line spec cars. They were beautiful.

........These cars really are something special. Their official claim to fame being that they had the lowest hood on a front wheel drive production car. They love the highway ...happy to cruise at 185 kph without a hint of distress. In town, a pleasure to drive...they handle like a dream. When buying one....check behind the rear bumper as it's mounts tend to dissolve, especially in snowy parts of the globe. If they are rotten it's a relatively easy fix but if you point it out you may save a few bucks on your offer. Buy the 70 amp fuse it takes and keep it in the car. One day, when it won't start....totally dead....start your trouble shooting by switching out that fuse. The trick is ...to have it already ...and have it handy. I had two of these...I had no real issues. I had the regular motors (A1B2?)......on my last one I added a cold air intake and I "unobstructed" the exhaust.....she became a deep breather ...and the increase in power was noticeable.

[@gilbertoalba2147]

Lude is clean, k20 is the swap and easy to get everything just might be able to keep hood or cut

[@ConnorLee]

Gilberto Alba definitely where I’m leaning!

[@DonVerchi700as]

H22!

[@rudpat3419]

For your trunk leak check the middle bolt on your spoiler the middle bolt on my 89 prelude was loose and was leaking water into the truck also if you take off the side trunk liner there's tubes for Chaneling water that you can clean with pipe cleaners

[@ConnorLee]

Thanks man! Ill definitely check these out

[@soundboydesign1373]

Canada here...wanted to mention...'89 Accord motor as a swap for you...2.0L fuel injected...your car lighter, same stylin...give yourself ideas for the lude... peace n love in 2021 bud, keep your chin up n eyes open...one love

[@ConnorLee]

Ahhh yes, I’ve heard of this swap before. I will definitely consider

[@Monkeman989]

In finland its extremery rare to find a 3rd gen for sale, I can just image finding parts

[@ConnorLee]

Ahhh that’s tough!

[@21Million]

The automatics are awesome IMHO, problem is that people would drop the transmission after revving the engine.

[@ConnorLee]

I love my 5spd now but the auto was pretty great. 4th gear on the highway left something to be desired though

[@gewoonruben5019]

I've bought a white Prelude last sunday whit Plastic bumpers, this is a stupid question probably but can i change these plastic bumper into color bumpers?

[@ConnorLee]

Definitely, just paint em!

[@spoolin2bars]

Fyi, the sway bar is under the car and helps to control body roll. I think you had strut bar in mind, but that isn’t a strut bar either. More of a chassis stiffener in this case. Or c pillar bar. Super clean car though. And I’d be surprised if you have that car long enough to need a replacement engine.

[@rubenmartinez1281]

I have a 91prelude 4ws ive been sitting on it for 6 yrs. In my garage red paint inside all black stick shift i blow out a piston on the hieway i love these cars thats why i cant part with mine the head lights are eye droping prelude life 👍

[@ConnorLee]

They are the best little cars!

[@wrcrmnl]

sick video, been following your channel since i saw your prelude build vids. been looking at one myself in somewhat the same situation, auto but 60k miles sounds like a really good beater

[@landotrujillo6573]

clean build my guy i’m in love with it

[@ConnorLee]

Thank you!

[@gamalmokhtar]

Greetings from Cairo Egypt the best days of my life is when I was driving to Honda prelude 1986 and 1987

[@gamerfreak1245]

I found a 89 Honda prelude for 600 brought it, only problem now is that the b20a3 probably has rod knock

[@ConnorLee]

b series motors can be found fairly easily for these cars, not the end of the world if your'e open to swapping it or rebuilding the motor.

[@soundboydesign1373]

89 crx si here, nice find...good shape B...upkeep,drive,enjoy bruddah!

[@ConnorLee]

Thank you!

[@Nico-jj8ly]

I found a 3rd gen prelude for 700, exterior and interior look fine, but I don't know about issues with rust or if the engine is any good. I'm gonna check it out as soon as I can and see if I can swoop it up. I'd probably engine swap it anyways

[@ConnorLee]

damn 700 would be a steal for even a decent condition lude! Best of luck!

[@Nico-jj8ly]

@@ConnorLee I'll keep it in mind, I'll check it out as soon as I can, most of my worries come from rust so if it doesn't have that then it's fair game

[@ConnorLee]

@@Nico-jj8ly Good luck!

[@MrJordanmo]

First car after graduating college was a charcoal grey 1991 Honda Prelude 2.0SI. I panicked when a minor electrical problem stranded me and me 6 month son on the highway in Texas in 2000. Absolutely, the single biggest mistake that I ever made in my life when I traded that car in. That car was purrrrrrfect!!! I want the new Vette, however, if if got my baby back, the Vette would have to wait. You never forget your first :)

[@ConnorLee]

Never hahaha. 1999 VW passat for me

[@OlsonAuto]

A few things. 1, I was lucky, my prelude was pretty damn rust free. Absolutely no rot. 2, yeah, good luck finding parts haha, still never found a camshaft so I had to get mine machined. 3, reliable is the opposite for the b21, the 2.1l 3rd gen engine. Worst engine ever. I still can't get it running.

[@ConnorLee]

OlsonAuto oof that’s a bummer man, maybe it’s best I landed with the dual carb motor

[@OlsonAuto]

@@ConnorLee It may be slow, but its definitely going to be more reliable.

[@hazelelcamino7453]

Which motor is the 1991 SI motor? Good or bad one? Looking at one currently

[@OlsonAuto]

@@hazelelcamino7453 91 SI is the 2.1, the B21A1. After a few years of tinkering it is decently reliable, but still not my favorite. They don’t come with fantastic engines but once they’re going they do last

[@araybeezy1653]

"timing belt, serpintine belt" - shows power steering and alternator v-belts

[@ConnorLee]

Timing is right there but it’s hidden behind a cover

[@timd902]

"this integra rear sway bar" - points to a c pillar bar

[@notacoyote2790]

@@ConnorLee if you were talking about the timing belt you wouldn’t have said you need to check and make sure that the timing belt ain’t frayed and worn out. You can’t see the timing belt.

[@ConnorLee]

@@notacoyote2790 Correct, its behind a cover

[@kevinroundtree97]

Had an 85 prelude si hood opened different.car was pretty quick for its age back in 2000

[@szymonkobylski8125]

Hi. My first car was gen II and I fell in love with this cars, now I have gen III with swap engine 2.2 VTEC and 4ws it is wery nice to drive.

[@cliffordduhh45]

Got my eye on an 89 si2 4ws in mint oem condition, but 240k miles on it. Thoughts? Thanks so much for the video!

[@OneNation-v9y]

I had a 1979 the very first Honda prelude I bought it with 83,000 miles on it and 1984 I believe. Drove it off a cliff because I was up 36 1/2 hours which squished the body top part down and twisted it some but the car was totaled but it was nice. It was red and you talk about a solid car. And yeah, the Honda makes the best engines Toyota makes the best cars. I miss mine big time. It was a five speed tan terrier beautiful little car great

[@johnnymartinez478]

Best looking prelude I ever seen congrats

[@ConnorLee]

Thank you Johnny! That means the world to me

[@kaybevang536]

H22 or GSR perhaps I would say B20B with Vtec but it’s gonna be problematic if you don’t maintain the B20Vtec so maybe GSR or H series since they are already Vtec

[@tonynguyen7868]

Does your prelude have rear wheel steering?

[@ConnorLee]

Tony Nguyen I wish it did! Sadly 2ws

[@rauldemoura2417]

Elevated Media that 4 wheel steering is cool, until you need to replace the rear steering box!

[@thefuzzypickle8277]

@@rauldemoura2417 never met or heard of anything needing to do so. The fourth gens on the other hand

[@lavelezjr]

My 89 Prelude rollled on elevated ground, leaked through the roof, and so on. Still miss the car after selling.

[@ConnorLee]

Haha even with the problems they are still so worth it

[@knightmareking1342]

I had a 2001 prelude and i couldnt find anything in my area had to go look all over other countys just to find 1 part lol yeah offer up and pick a part are your best friends for these type of cars

[@ConnorLee]

Its a grind hahaha

[@johnsthicchouse5794]

i found a super clean one it has 190k miles would you recommend for a first car i’m 18 and i love these things

[@ConnorLee]

Definitely!

[@younginng3661]

No way that's the timing belt! That's crazy! I've always wanted the 3rd gen but never found one that was ideal for the price they were asking.

[@terryp007100]

Definitely not the timing belt. I had a '91 Lude. It is inside and needs to be replaced every 60k miles, and you need a skilled mechanic to do it.

[@heracto640]

How much for the ingine if you want to get rid of it.

[@ConnorLee]

$100 lol

[@kevinkeys3556]

Beautiful Prelude.

[@ConnorLee]

Thanks!

[@songvang8165]

Wow you are one lucky guy. That’s a beautiful 88-89 prelude. Amazing looks and condition.!

[@ConnorLee]

Song Vang thank you! I am very grateful to get to drive it everyday

[@songvang8165]

@@ConnorLee I sure bet. if you don't mind me asking. how much did you purchase the car for?

[@ConnorLee]

@@songvang8165 2700

[@songvang8165]

Elevated Media Whoooohoooo. Best deal ever..!

[@lef7359]

Very nice and informative video! I’m gonna get my 3rd gen next week for 6k and 125k kilometers

[@ConnorLee]

Ayyy congrats bud! Let’s go

[@chasesimpson5123]

I have an 89 si with 76k miles on it. I love it so much.

[@dannyvasquez9823]

First time seeing your videos and I enjoy watching them I’m looking to buy one and your videos are helping a lot. I just had one question Where did you get the front lip or what car does it come from

[@ConnorLee]

Front lip is for a 96 accord. Type r front lip. Link is in All of my video descriptions under prelude parts

[@MattGalindo]

Is the insurance high on these cars? Because I’m 19 looking to get one as my first project car

[@ConnorLee]

Mines about $25/month :)

[@MattGalindo]

Elevated Media thats awesome!!!!!

[@IgorGiganskiANtiatom]

Can't you put other carbs on it ? Other carb cars are easily tuned by switching to bigger carbs and installing an only ignition aftermarket ecu, it might be tricky to fine tune it though...

[@komamix]

This is a silent obscure japanese classic. Not alot of people care for them. In ten years, these are gonna be $ 7 to 8k.. im getting mine now while theyre cheap . Might even get a 2nd one to clean up and sell up. Live these videos bro.

[@komamix]

Love*

[@nkkollaw]

Why do you need a sway bar (not saying you don't, just don't know why)..?

[@ConnorLee]

Just adds some extra chassis stability to the back end of the car when cornering

[@rileydavis6366]

Looking at this from a profit standpoint, I bought an 87 for 600 and put 500 in work into it, exact same car, everything is stock and works 182000km and no rust besides the gas cap. What would most people pay for this because there is none online to go by

[@ConnorLee]

id say between 2-3k USD

[@thefuzzypickle8277]

Not much, people prefer 90-91

[@redlinegunzerker5290]

So I recently picked up a 1987 2nd gen for 1500$ It's been in a crash so it has 1.6l injected engine from a civic It's a lil rusty, and has some other issues, but holy cr*p, is it still a pleasure to drive one even in it's current condition Probably gonna take me a couple years and like 10x the price I bought it for to fix everything in it and swap the engine for something, well, a little better than D16Z, but man am I excited for this project

[@ConnorLee]

Sounds like a great pickup man! Lots of stuff to work on and learn from!