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Calvo
25-08-2003, 08:10 PM
hey fellas. might be a stupid Q, but dont shoot me :D
wat year model in AUSDM, had the H22A engine in it? thats if AUSDM even got the H22A question.
i was just wonderin if it possible to get a stock prelude in aus with the H22A already it in.
i kno in JDM, it was around the 92 model (4th gen? cant remember) i think.
yeh anyways thanks, sorry if it sounds like a dumbass Q.
heh im an accord owner, but im contemplating gettin a lude :D
The 97+ ludes have the H22A (VTi-R)...there are a few 92-96 ludes around with them (VTi-R also) but i believe they are all imports. They may have been some later 4th gen VTi-R's sold but i doubt it
LUD02C
25-08-2003, 08:24 PM
There is also a 1989 Honda Prelude with a H22a conversion in it...
He is always at Autosalon and this Prelude is a quickie!
I went to the runs with him the other day!
He should be coming onto this forum!
Conversion price, this is rough estimate is about $8,000 in a Gen 3 lude!
Calvo
25-08-2003, 08:39 PM
cool, thanks for that poid. yeh im lookin at the 92-96 model, i like that shape better (i like the current aswell, but not as much :)).
where u guys from? im in syd.
LUDO, man u serious, $8k!! i found a half cut for a jdm H22A from a jap import wrecker in syd, they r only askin for $1250, free delivery.
LUD02C
25-08-2003, 08:45 PM
Yeh i'm in Sydney to! I'm near Parramatta and castle hill
What about you?
Jnr Teggy
25-08-2003, 08:48 PM
Jason: are you talking about Feildings baby blue lude'?
ask him about the time i ran him at the blacktown runs and kept door to door with him ;)
he went to GPC the next day for more mods :P
Calvo
25-08-2003, 08:48 PM
im in castle hill man!
kellyville to be exact :D
EDIT: just looked at ur profile, u croatian aye? do u kno a guy named ivan, who drives a white FTO, he's from castle hill.
LUDO, man u serious, $8k!! i found a half cut for a jdm H22A from a jap import wrecker in syd, they r only askin for $1250, free delivery.
You serious?!?
I'll take 3 of those!!
DAMN
Calvo
25-08-2003, 08:59 PM
hehe thats wat im savin for dude :D
do u post on hot4s poid? ur car looks familiar.
Do they have many of these? Cos i seriously want one...would make a fun project (seeing as i know a Honda mechanic and a couple of other guys that can give me a hand ot install it)
LUD02C
25-08-2003, 09:12 PM
Jason: are you talking about Feildings baby blue lude'?
ask him about the time i ran him at the blacktown runs and kept door to door with him ;)
he went to GPC the next day for more mods :P
Yeh thats the guy Sam!
You kept door to door did ya?
Well i've only been cruising with him once and he chopped a few cars thats why i thought it was quick! :lol:
Ivan, with a white FTO, can't say i do!
Calvo
25-08-2003, 09:17 PM
Do they have many of these? Cos i seriously want one...would make a fun project (seeing as i know a Honda mechanic and a couple of other guys that can give me a hand ot install it)
last time i found it by runnin heapsa searches through google, lost the link wen i formatted my computer.
try "H22A Half Cut" or sumfin with H22A in it, and click "Aus only". u should get some.
i didnt really look more into it, coz i wont beable to afford the half cut for a while :D
Jnr Teggy
25-08-2003, 09:17 PM
i think its quicker now than when i raced him..
tidy conversion except for the sump ground clearance
LUD02C
25-08-2003, 09:23 PM
Sam, went i went to the runs with him (last sunday) he raced a 180SX...
And he kept side by side with it....
The 180SX could of been playing i don't know!
Jnr Teggy
25-08-2003, 09:26 PM
The 180SX could of been playing i don't know!
or driving like a monkey!
lol...std 180's arent that fast mate ;)
Calvo
25-08-2003, 09:32 PM
but 180's do go pretty hard, well the SR20DET models. this guy mighta had a CA18DET model :D
LUD02C
25-08-2003, 09:33 PM
Sam u probably know him!
number plate own it (not spelt that way)
Jnr Teggy
25-08-2003, 09:34 PM
i think they are only good for a mid to low 15 out of the box...
correct me if i am wrong...
and feildings should be good for a low to flat 15...maybe even a 14 with slicks and a good launch!
Jnr Teggy
25-08-2003, 09:35 PM
Sam u probably know him!
number plate own it (not spelt that way)
its the baby blue metallic one with BSA mags
LUD02C
25-08-2003, 09:36 PM
Nar, Sam it's white, always on the Cruise's with TommO and Dremen and them!
Calvo
25-08-2003, 09:36 PM
ohh is this the dude with the H22A lude? yeh that would go pretty damn hard.
my bad :D
Tessai
25-08-2003, 09:36 PM
I got quoted $4500 for half cut and install on a H22 into my 92 Prelude S in Adelaide.
Half cut alone cost $3200, dont know how u can get a H22A half for $1200?! Vtec stuff aint cheap.
As for installation costs, the guys from www.honda-tech.com in the US said it was a direct swap so no custom anything, cos they use pretty much a lot of the same stuff, wish i knew how to do it myself........
Jnr Teggy
25-08-2003, 09:39 PM
Nar, Sam it's white, always on the Cruise's with TommO and Dremen and them!
hmmm haven't seen this one...
wouldn't mind a looksee or even a run with him..
i should arrange a dual H22 run with my mates!
Calvo
25-08-2003, 09:39 PM
yeh ive been told wirin harness etc is all pretty much straight swap.
but i aint jokin man, i saw the half cut at jap wreckers site for $1250!! thats includin delivery. so install tho.
ill see if i can dig it up again.
Jnr Teggy
25-08-2003, 09:41 PM
sounds a little too cheap to me..
do you get to see them running b4 you buy?...is there a warranty?
LUD02C
25-08-2003, 09:43 PM
If they are that cheap, i'll put one in my Prelude :D
Jnr Teggy
25-08-2003, 09:53 PM
and i'd have a crack at getting one into my teg!
Calvo
25-08-2003, 09:56 PM
they posted a foto of it on their site, it was just like a wreckers place. shelves of half-cuts etc.
ill have a dig around and see if i can find it again. just run a search through google. this was december last year, but i dont think price would jump from $1250 to $3k. but it might, lol dont quote me.
It is very, very cheap for a front cut.
The engine alone you can get for $1650 from Honda (so i guess cheaper elsewhere if you can find it), but yeh then you'll have to go digging around for others bits and pieces to install the thing
1.5k for a h22a half cut is bs
http://www.adelaidejap.com.au/front%20cuts.htm
1997 Prelude H22A Si Vtec Manual 122,821kms with 5sp LSD gearbox $3500
BB Prelude H22A Vtec 5sp $3000
BB PRELUDE H22A VTEC MANUAL 117,514KM $3000
and i would be wanting one with less then 100,000
Jnr Teggy
26-08-2003, 03:19 PM
the truth comes out ;) 8)
also according to drive.com.au (value my car)
the first Vti-R preludes were release in 94 in AU.
So yeah, h22a's in 1994
Calvo
26-08-2003, 04:01 PM
looks like ill need to find this damn site.
the only other thing which has now got me thinkin us US$, but then again, at the exhange rate $1250 would be round $2k. which still isnt near $3k
I'd love it if you could find the site...cheapest i've seen otherwise was $2250 or so (which is nearly cheap enough for me to be buying one!)
Tessai
26-08-2003, 04:48 PM
Unless its the world's cheapest H22A no one is stupid enough to sell them for $1250! But for that price it could just be the engine not a half cut, transmission included?
A half cut for 3k i would get everything included for a hassle free swap, including front brakes and shocks.
If its a half cut for $1250, WHATS THE WEBSITE OR ADDRESS??????????????????
Calvo
26-08-2003, 07:09 PM
But for that price it could just be the engine not a half cut, transmission included?
im just thinkin that atm. lol.
guess i got roughted :D i ran up the same several searches, and i cant find any syd sellers.
bahness. sorry if i had ur hopes up ppl. lol :P
Well Calvo, i know a guy here in Melb who has done a H22A conversion to his Accord and I spoke to him - over email - and he quoted me at 6K to do the job if you're interested instead of getting a Lude...
He did his own conversion on his car and now he's working for a workshop.
In his email, he told me that a half-cut for a 94 H22A lude should go for 2.5K from wreckers or something, can't remember...and it's direct fit, not much modifications to be done. And he's still driving his converted car to this day - it's been a yr plus now....
oh..wait..u in syd rn't u?? aheha...tot i could help..anyways...
Calvo
07-09-2003, 12:43 PM
yeh im in syd bro.
thanks alot anyway :D
but hey i just found out the guy i was talking about is here.
pm BMTDC2 if u need any info...
CUDDLS
07-09-2003, 10:33 PM
dont quote me on this... but from what i've heard / been told... the h22a preludes VTiRs were imports 92-96 and the easiest way to tell if one is an import is to look at the back windscreen - if it has a wiper, than it's more than likely an import.
The au VTiR came out in about october 94 and went through until 96.
There were only 86 (i think, being told from another prelude owner) VTiRs made in australia in 1996.
plus the gen 5s :) i liek to vtec!
interesting info...c i didn't know dat the aus preludes are different.
tot they were all H22a engines.
well, u learn something new everyday.
pH@tTm@N
09-09-2003, 04:12 PM
Hi guys,
Im chasing a H22a front cut myself, Adel Jap wants $500 for transport to Brisbane which puts them out of the game. Any other wreckers I should be trying?
94vtirozguy
09-09-2003, 04:23 PM
dont quote me on this... but from what i've heard / been told... the h22a preludes VTiRs were imports 92-96 and the easiest way to tell if one is an import is to look at the back windscreen - if it has a wiper, than it's more than likely an import.
The au VTiR came out in about october 94 and went through until 96.
There were only 86 (i think, being told from another prelude owner) VTiRs made in australia in 1996.
plus the gen 5s :) i liek to vtec!
not sure about october of 94. Mine is 94 VTIR built JAN 94
Calvo
09-09-2003, 09:55 PM
a back wiper aye?
is there a difference between the jap h22a engine and the AUSDM h22a in the vtir preludes in 94-96 models?
94vtirozguy
10-09-2003, 08:39 AM
there is about 5 or 10 HP at the fly more in the Jap engine
CUDDLS
10-09-2003, 03:31 PM
not sure about october of 94. Mine is 94 VTIR built JAN 94
i did say dont quote me on this :lol:
94vtirozguy
10-09-2003, 04:24 PM
not sure about october of 94. Mine is 94 VTIR built JAN 94
i did say dont quote me on this :lol:
awww why not :)
CUDDLS
10-09-2003, 11:55 PM
bullocks to u jase!
BMTDC2
12-09-2003, 01:10 AM
Well Calvo, i know a guy here in Melb who has done a H22A conversion to his Accord and I spoke to him - over email - and he quoted me at 6K to do the job if you're interested instead of getting a Lude...
He did his own conversion on his car and now he's working for a workshop.
In his email, he told me that a half-cut for a 94 H22A lude should go for 2.5K from wreckers or something, can't remember...and it's direct fit, not much modifications to be done. And he's still driving his converted car to this day - it's been a yr plus now....
Thats about right :wink:
Well Calvo, i know a guy here in Melb who has done a H22A conversion to his Accord and I spoke to him - over email - and he quoted me at 6K to do the job if you're interested instead of getting a Lude...
He did his own conversion on his car and now he's working for a workshop.
In his email, he told me that a half-cut for a 94 H22A lude should go for 2.5K from wreckers or something, can't remember...and it's direct fit, not much modifications to be done. And he's still driving his converted car to this day - it's been a yr plus now....
Thats about right :wink:
Read ur intro dude and as soon as I saw the name of the workshop I knew it was you. Hope I didn't give any wrong info there...or i did i think about u actually still driving the car, which u don't...
BMTDC2
12-09-2003, 02:33 AM
Unfortunately I no longer have that car.... I sorta miss it to tell you the truth....
It beats driving the company car around... *cough* Barina lol
wished i had been there to had buy it frm u...but let's keep to the topic otherwise the mods will b all over me...again! :oops:
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