Honda Prelude and VTEC
The 1998 Honda Prelude does indeed have VTEC. The 1993 model year was the last year that the “Si-VTEC” name was used, and beginning in 1994, it was shortened to just “VTEC” and stayed that way throughout the rest of the generation. The 1998 Honda Prelude comes with a 2.2 DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine. Additionally, the 1998 Prelude has 195 horsepower, and all trim variations have this power.
If you have any more questions or need further information, feel free to ask!
Contents
What RPM does VTEC kick in Prelude?
5400~5500RPM with WOT.. Otherwise it will slowing come on around 6k rpm.
What Gen is a 98 Prelude?
Fifth Generation Honda Prelude: 1997-2001
Engine choices were reduced to the singular 2.2-liter H22A4 four-cylinder, spitting out 195 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque through either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission.
Does H22 have VTEC?
H22. The H22 debuted in the U.S. in 1993 as the H22A1 for use in the Honda Prelude VTEC. Since then, versions of the H22 would become the Prelude’s signature high-performance engine worldwide until the end of Prelude production in 2001.
When did the Prelude get VTEC?
Third generation (1988-1991): The third-generation Prelude was a major redesign that featured a more angular design and a more powerful engine. It was powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that produced 130 horsepower. The third-generation Prelude was also the first Honda car to offer a VTEC engine option.
Is VTEC actually fast?
Its lightweight disposition, combined with the high-revving B18C5 VTEC engine, gives this FWD a 6.1-second zero-to-60 (according to Zero to 60 Times) and a drag-limited top speed of 143 mph (according to Car and Driver). Going by William Clavey of Jalopnik’s account, the ITR’s VTEC kicks in at about 5,500 rpm.
What engine does a 1998 Prelude have?
2.2 L 4-cylinder1998 Honda Prelude / Engine
What engine will fit in a 98 Honda Prelude?
If you are willing to put the work in then you can fit just about anything in there! The only engines that are direct swaps are the USDM H22 from the Prelude and the JDM H22 from the JDM Prelude and Accord R. The JDM engine has slightly higher compression and makes more power.
Is the H22 a good engine?
Short of the K-series motors, the H22 has the most torque out of any Honda four-cylinder motor and backs it up with 200-plus hp. Bolt a turbo setup onto a stock H22 and it becomes a very potent machine. Build a turbo motor out of an H22 and it’s unstoppable.
Does VTEC increase speed?
Originally Answered: Does a VTEC engine make a car faster? For once I am able to answer a question “does X make car faster” with a resounding yes! VTEC allows the valves in the engine to follow a different cam profile as the engine revs build.
Do Honda Preludes have VTEC?
The Prelude was available in three models for Canada and two models for the US (the Base and Type SH). All North American models came with a 195 horsepower (145 kW) (later increased to 200HP) 2.2-liter DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine and 16-inch alloy wheels.
