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Shortly after I bought my Prelude, the alternator loosened up, the cause being, the previous owner put one of the tightening bolts in backwords. After correcting that little mistake, I drive like a charm.
I purchased my 1989 Honda Prelude, about a month ago, and to this day I look forward to driving it every chance I get. It is extremely quick off the line, it handles superbly, and I love how it looks. My Prelude is race car yellow, I am plan to put white Integra Type R style rims on it, drop it two inches, and replace the amber blinker and tail lights with white ones. The only problem is I can't seem to find the white tail and corner lights anywhere, if anybody knows where I might be able to find them I would appreciate it immensely if one could email me at Collinator02@hotmail.com. My Prelude is the car of my dreams, until I can afford a Ferrari Enzo, and I would encourage anybody else who might be considering buying one to go ahead. You will have no regrets.
Dude, don't waste money fixing up a 89 prelude... save your money and buy a new one...
I also have a 1989 Prelude 4ws. There is not a lot that is offered for that year. You can forget about changing out the tail lights. There are no companies out there that offer that to date. I have found that if you go to a 1993 or above there is more stuff that you can bolt on without to much mods. If you do buy another Prelude like I am going to make sure that you opt for the 4ws you will not be sorry that you did...Patrick.
Can someone show me a diagram of the removal of the alternator from my 89 prelude. Just where is the bottom mounting bolt located and the best way to get to it.
Hey, I also have an '89 Honda Prelude, and I LOVE it. Anyway, my alternator decided to die on me not so long ago as well. It's on the bottom right corner of the car if you are standing in front of it looking under the hood... there are only two bolts holding it down, but sometimes the power steering gets in the way... loosen that and you should be able to replace your alternator yourself in no time flat. Oh... and I second the comment about the tail lights... I couldn't find upgrades anywhere.
~~A.R.T.
Hey guys, I have an 89 2.0Si as well. The car is a blast. Beats new Mustangs and Camaros. I just purchased a cat-back exhaust system for it and will soon be doing a motor swap and probably the addition of a turbo. Within the next year I'll have it running 11 second 1/4 times which will be the fastest street Honda I've seen out here. The car Rocks, Any one who wants one, Don't hesitate, I've no problems with mine.
I have a '90 prelude and I can't seem to find any performance parts out there for it, can you tell me where I can find stuff? any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a89 si it needs work, but the motor runs great.it's a 2.0 but its faster than 2.2s I've raced. i raced akid that had a 92 hb with b16,i hurt his feelings. everything on my car is factory. i even raced motorcycles, a honda cbr 900 we were side by side no one could belive it not even me, but it happend. my alternator went to I put one from a 90 accord it fits and works excellent, try it. besides that honda didn't make too many aftermarket parts because they you don't really them. as long as your car doesn't need much work fix it its worth it oh ya hondas last forever even if you beat on them, they like it when you beat on them.
I have a 1989 honda prelude 2.0 si. Go to performanceparts. com and they should have parts like cold air intake, and other supplies.
Hey guys,
Just bought me an 89 Prelude and am loving it tooto.
Was hoping someone could tell me the REAL specs for the the engines B20A5??
I looked it up and only found 110hp? That can't be right can it. They got more grunt than that?
Hope someone can help.
Out.
I have had my 89 prelude 2.0si for about three months. it's a beautiful car, it runs perfect even with 167k miles on it. its pretty quick I just replaced the clutch and also the window and ignition because it was stolen from me. I have rota 17 in rims on waldin low profile tires. I took it up to the local drag strip and ran a 17 flat in the 1/4 and all I have is a short ram intake from AEM. I love my prelude and would never discourage anyone when it comes to buying one. for performance parts I always check ebay. as funny as it sounds they have a lot of awesome things for great prices. Check it out..
-Tyler Olympia, WA.
Hey there crew, I have had my 89 SI for two months, I absolutely am in love with it. It is gold and I just put leather seat covers on, they look and feel great. It has however already been broken into, so I am out $150 for the replacement of my driverside window. Make sure you all park your cars in safe places, Preludes are a target out there. Enjoy.
I bought an 89 2.0 Si with 165,000 miles on it in Oct of 2003. She tripped 200,000 in March of 2005. It runs like a top. There have been a few minor problems with it. But what do ya expect from a 16 year old car with over 200,000 miles on it that can outrun V-6 mustangs without breaking a sweat and still get 32+ miles per gallon. I love her to death.
Hampton Roads, Va.
I just got a 89 Honda prelude it is nice, I just put a body kit on it and messed with the chip and now it can go up to 129 mph.
I have a 89 prelude Si 2.0 4ws. It is great, I love it to death. I have had it for five years now. The only problem I have had with mine is the transmission going out. The prelude 2.0 Si came with a 135 hp factory. I have raced mine against a 300z. I was running 140 before it topped out. I could not believe it! Everything on my car was factory then. Now I have a cat back system, cold air intake, new Ecu chip, and the block has been bored 20 over and the head has been shaved. It also has high compression rings and gaskets. I have about $3000 just in the motor. I plan on having fun with it when I get back from IRAQ!!!
For a complete online manual for the 1988-1991 prelude go to www.prelude3g.com then go to "Documentation" at the top and look for it in the list.