1990 Honda Prelude Si ALB from North America - Comments

I blew a radiator hose. No big deal, it was a small one. Fixed it in the parking lot it broke in.

Burns oil, anyone know why?

I love this car. I am having it painted right now.

I shaved all the badges and antenna.

I lowered it 4 inches (reactive coil-overs).

Arospeed Bomb

Custom Weapon-R intake

Killer Kenwood system.

Hey I have a 90 prelude too! I am having the same problem wiht it burining oil. I even had a new motor put in still burning. Email me murf12@hotmail.com.

I just bought a prelude and I have never heard of a "alb" model... I saw the markers on the side of the door but didn't know what it meant if you could tell me please let me know.. also I tested the top speed and it only hit 110mph running about 6000 rpm in 5th gear do you have any suggestions as to why? I am also having the same problem with a lot of oil burning up, its leaving a buildup on the rear bumper... I put a synthetic blend when I changed the oil and there has been a small improvement.. if you can answer any of my questions please email me at chun007007@hotmail.com thanks...james.

I have a '90 prelude as well. I have done some things to it like painted it, stereo, and wheels. I am getting ready to do some mods to the engine but not sure what yet. I am going to start with an upgrade to the exhaust system, any suggestions on which one I should use?

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Hey Guys. I'm recently looking for a used Prelude Si. This car is a good buy for a teenager looking for a used car. As for the ALB, it stands for Anti Lock Brakes. PEACE.

I have a 1990 SI ALB - Frost White, which I've had for 3 years now.

The 2.1 liter motor is notorious for burning oil - probably due to worn piston rings. A new motor should take care of things - unless it was a new used motor, then things might not change at all.

I just got a 1990 Honda Prelude SI and I don't know why the battery, and anti lock lights are coming on. I would like to know if you guys could help me with this. What do I need to do. I try to disconnected the battery to reset it, but it's still on. E-mail me back if you guys know any thing about this situation. E-mail address www.hmongolia@yahoo.com.

Just wanted to know if anyone out there has any info on the SR version of the Honda Prelude circa 1990? I have just purchased one of these, and was wondering if this model is a legit Honda series or not. OH! YEH it has 4WS as well... any info, send to steele_martin@yahoo.ca.

THANKS, from CANADA......

I have a 1990 Honda Prelude 2.0s. I Am Having a huge problem with it the radiator leaks and burns oil... It burns it because my head gasket went. Get your head gasket checked out and check for motor oil in the radiator.

The "Honda Prelude SR" is a Canadian model, and only Canadian.

If you are experiencing burning oil, it is possible that you have a B21A1 engine. This "B21A1" mark, or engine identifier, is located on the block in the same area as the timing light window. The B21A1 engine was an experimental engine from Honda that included FRM (fibre reinforced metallic) sleeves that chewed up the piston rings if you didn't do the oil changes every 3, 000 kms to 4, 000 kms, and it wasn't getting enough oil between the #1 and #2 crank bearings on the crankshaft which could cause it shatter inside your block from wear and tear. The B-series engines from Honda were known to do this and this is why this engine only lasted 3 years of productivity before going to the H-series (found in Preludes from 1992-01).

Before you buy a 3rd generation Prelude (1988-91), make sure you know the service history. Test drive it and listen closely to the engine. If you want to know more about these cars, here is a site that specifically covers all generations of Honda Preludes, it is preludepower.com.

Best of luck with your Prelude.