Old FAQ
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User Articles and website
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REPAIRS and FIXES
Engine
Idle Problems:
Common Fixes
Brakes
Steering and Suspension
HVAC
Electronics and Wiring
Suspension and Steering
Transmission and Drive-train
Interior
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UPGRADES and AFTERMARKET
Notes
--**3rd Gen Performance Upgrade Inventory**--
H22 Swap Thread - All known swaps to date: -1funryd
Engine
H22
B20a5/B21a1/B20a
Exhaust and Intake
Brakes
Electronics and Wiring
Suspension and Steering
Transmission and Drive-train
Appearance
Interior
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B21A1 Discussions/Comparisons:
More Engine Parts Discussions:
Dyno Results:
The original FAQ reorganized. Nothing was removed. If you would like something added to this list, please PM a 3G moderator. thanks!
- http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=201831
- http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=211212
Tips on how to use search engines more effectively
User Articles and website
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REPAIRS and FIXES
Engine
- Honda Engine Codes
- How to find the Engine Stamp/code
- Ground Wire Upgrade
- Front Motor Mount removal for Repair/Upgrade
- What is the best engine to put in my 3rd gen???
- Timing Belt Install
- Gates Performance belts and radiator hoses!
- Engine Stand Bolts
- 3rd Gen Vacuum Line Size
- 3rd gen Tools and Oddball Parts
- ARP Head studs
- Aftermarket Valve Springs
- Proper Engine Break-In Procedure for built or re-built honda engines
- B20a3 Carb Adjustments Write-Up and ECU Error Codes
- ACL bearing part numbers
- PGM-CARB writeup. Adjustments, locations and such.
- idle and ignition timing adjustment the PROPER way (idle issues and their fixes further down) - motoxxxman
- -ECU Error Codes
- error codes aka trouble codes
- Car won't start Main Relay Fix
- -I'm leaking oil from my cylinder sensor?! Cudaboy's Exhaust cam o-rings replacement write-up
- -Cooling problem fixeshttp://www.troubleshooters.com/toverheat.htm
- Interchangable Parts List
- Block - Main and Rod torque specs
- How-to install pistons
- Oil seal replacement
- Engine tune-up, hesitation, general health
- Timing belt install
Idle Problems:
- Bouncy Idle1 http://preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211317
- Bouncy Idle2 http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=211174
- Bouncy Idle3 http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=184070
- Bouncy Idle4 http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=182644
- EACV http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=178941
- O2 sensor w/ idle problem1http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=209988
- O2 sensor w/ idle problem2 http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=210496
- Low Coolant Causing idle probs http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=184057
- How to fix FIV http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=178713
- Cleaning FIVhttp://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=191533
- Intake gasket was leaking http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=191069
- http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=209256
- http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=208135
- Vaccum problem w/ CAI causing idlehttp://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=208731
- Toofast TB idle problem (timing off also) http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=207938
- Coolant leaks causing idle probshttp://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=195327
- Has video of surging idle http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=192467PCV Causing http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=190771Explaining A/F and idle http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=188355
Common Fixes
- -leaky sunroof In car shower
- -speedo probs Bouncing Speedo Needle/Surging Cruise Control
- -Exhaust Rattle 2000rpm Exhaust Rattle
- -Trunk lid won't stay open after adding a spoiler How to adjust your trunk lid spring tension
Brakes
- DIY Bleeding ABS/ALB system
- -bleeding - In the manual
- Replace Brake Master Cylinder
Steering and Suspension
HVAC
Electronics and Wiring
- Neutral Safety Switch Write-up
- Wire colors, locations, and functions
- OBD-0 to OBD-1 Pinout Table
- Antenna adaptor (for using the window antenna)
- Wire Harness Pics and Electronic Component location
Suspension and Steering
- Orijin UCA bushings install #1
- Orijin UCA bushings install #2
- Springs
- Shocks
- Writeup for replacing upper ball joints
- Improve the PS and keep it healthy
- Axle Removal
- Ball joints
- Front end-link
Transmission and Drive-train
- -transmission codes
- differences between transmissions1 http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=213884
- differences between transmissions2 http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=203668
- 90/91 honda prelude si tranny syncros rebuild kits
Interior
- Removal: Back seats and side panels
- Cargo Mats 4 the trunk, Not JDM but new to me!
- Door panel pocket repair
- Floor mats!!
- Pics of the floor mats from above (halfway down)
- Replacement carpet
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UPGRADES and AFTERMARKET
Notes
--**3rd Gen Performance Upgrade Inventory**--
H22 Swap Thread - All known swaps to date: -1funryd
Engine
H22
B20a5/B21a1/B20a
- B20a3 to B20a5 swap
- LS distributer fit b21
- b16 pistons
- h23 piston rods
- 3g turbo manifolds
- Filling the motor mounts - 3M way
- Radiator/Cooling fan upgrade http://preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239575
- (It's worth noting that the fans only have an effect at low road speeds. At speeds >10-15mph the vehicles movement through the air forces more air through the radiator then the fans ever will. It's also worth noting that despite some of the info in the thread, copper/brass radiators are substantially more efficient then aluminum ones)
Exhaust and Intake
- all cai's for 3g's pictured side by side in first post, including new addition to the list
- 94-01 integra ls/gs/rs CAI -- does not require battery relocation
- Waterproof integra ls/rs/gs CAI -- does not require battery relocation
- Turning an AEM Integra Type R CAI into a custom 3g CAI
- Fenderwell true CAI -- does not require battery relocation
- Thermal R&D -- (Thermal Sound Clips) (Thermal no longer produces this exhaust for 3rd gens)
- b18 exhaust manifold comparison
- Port and polish a cylinder head
- Porting and polishing an intake manifold
- How to bore out a throttle body (pics using a 3G TB)
- Bolt on upgrade throttle body - 94 Acura Vigor
- -why removing your cat is stupid for street cars
- Exhaust sound clip thread; Muffler reviews...
- poly urethane exhaust hangers
- "Note for stock replacement for the 3rd gen you want the S3 or small 3 hole polyurethane hangers from this site. Don't get confused the 3rd hole is actualy the H cutout." -Cudaboy
- B20a3/B20a4 intake
Brakes
- DIY brake upgrade
- Interchangable brake pads, rotors, and other parts
- Big Brake Mod--see 88se lude's post (10-02-2003, 04:19 PM)
- flylwsi's front big brake upgrade from 99-00 Civic Si
- install explanation
Electronics and Wiring
- ECU Pinout courtesy of Nate
- Chipping a pr4 ECU
- DIY keyless entry for 3rd gens with factory PDL
- Very informative Battery Relocation thread
- '94 accord alternator
- Import_Tuna's fix for '94 the pulley on the accord alternator
- Other accord alternators
- HOW-TO: Convert Your Dual O2 Sensor Set-up To Single O2 Sensor
- Electric Oil Pressure sending unit write-up
- OBD0 -> OBD1 pinout
- Four wire O2 sensor
Suspension and Steering
- STB Mass Produced
- Some interchangable bushings from other carsGlobal Performance no longer carries SuperPro, but Tein is now a dealer
- The End All Polyurethane Bushing Thread!!!
- parts numbers for Ingalls Camber Kit
- PowerSteering Line Reroute
- Clean P/S line reroute
Transmission and Drive-train
- -clutch and flywheel options
- -LSD Discussions
- new LSD option.. http://preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242302
- -top speeds -- different gearing
- -transmission fluid discussion
- Integra flywheel/clutch interchangeability information and discussion 1 http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=302857
- Integra flywheel/clutch interchangeability information and discussion 2 http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...lywheel&page=2
- auto to manual writeup
- Mechanical to electrical speedometer writeup
- New blue Goodridge SS clutch line
Appearance
- fully functional sleepy / lazy eye conversion
- Altezzas for the 3rd gen
- Clear Rear Corners 90-91
- How to "Red Out" your tail lights
- Steps for adding fogs to a 90/91 prelude that didn't have them initially
- BAD ASS LED Tail Light Mod. Thanks Ludapower!
- shaving the prelude letters off your center tail section...
- Yellow Fog light writeup
- 3g bodykit FAQS
- -interchangable body parts (lips, lights, windows, mirrors)
- Write-up: Restoration: Trim painting
- DIY LED tail lights
Interior
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B21A1 Discussions/Comparisons:
- b21 IM and Cylinder head in depth review VS b20 components -- Reyke
- The differences of the b21 than any other block -- ReyKe
- Users still using the b21, and how they're holding up
- B21 and B20 Injector differences
- comrpession test results with a b21 block and b20 head. some others, too.
- B21 dyno results
- Theories about the b21's oil and ring problems
- Fiber Reinforced Metal (FRM) Info - Also called MMC
- b21/b20 hybrid setup -- which head gasket to use
More Engine Parts Discussions:
- cam specs (b18a, b18b, b20a, b20a5, b21) - motoxxxman
- adjusting cam gears
- Dyno results: cam gears (graphs missing)
- What are your cam gears adjusted to?
Dyno Results:
- flylwsi's NA beast dyno
- chrisb's old dynos
- more dynos
- B21 dyno results (2005, with dc header and short ram intake, performed on an unknown roller type dyno)
- B21 dyno results (2008, 100% bone stock, performed by motoxxxman on a dynapack)
The original FAQ reorganized. Nothing was removed. If you would like something added to this list, please PM a 3G moderator. thanks!