Guest 97PreludeAL Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Ok, well im new to Honda's in general, im looking into buying a 99 Prelude. I've been searching up performance parts and alot are either SH or non SH. can someone give me a link or help me understand it a little better? Also how do i know if the Prelude is a SH or Non SH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Cole Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 the SH model is the top of the line prelude. it has ATTS, active torque transfer system. helps handling and in low traction conditions by adding/removing torque from one wheel to the other. it may have other interior upgrades and what not, but thats the main difference between them. either one has good support in the after market area. i have a 97 non sh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 97PreludeAL Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 how can i tell if its an Sh model? Im looking at one on the internet and the guy hasnt responded back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Cole Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 it may ahve stickers on the bac, like type SH, or sometimes on the grill, far right side, it may say atts, in red lettering or something. other than that, you need to ask the dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 97PreludeAL Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 ok, thanks. dont see any badges. guess i'll have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirrybirdy Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 also check the rims. the sh has a red "h" on the center cap and looks more like a star than a blade oh yeah and when the car first starts up you should see an "atts" light on the gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubs Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I have a non SH model Prelude, I love it I personally hate the SH models, the transmission is soo big that mostly all of the parts for the base dont fit the SH, they make many many more parts for the base (even though parts are already difficult to find for Preludes). Here are some ways to tell if it is an SH -8th # in vin is a 5 for SH, 4 for base -SH has an ATTS light in the dash but can only be seen if your ATTS is not working or if you only have your electronics on -No 3rd brake light in rear deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 is there also prelude si...and which one is better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 it doesnt matter dude , its all option packages , they all come with 200 horse H22. even the base model from 97-01. get a base model , lighter than Sh. fuk ATTS , stupid. exspensive to fix too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 To clarify the Si was only available on the pre-98 models and was not the top model....didn't have a DOHC VTEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonkid Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 i got the chance to race a SH lude @ watkins glen, it was a fun car but I was having trouble finding the point of adhesion (sp)... i.e. when the tires broke free. it seemed like it didn't push/ understeer when I drove it hard, it would just go into a 4 wheel slide. Great car though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL3GL'88 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 To clarify the Si was only available on the pre-98 models and was not the top model....didn't have a DOHC VTEC. the si, imo, was the better model. they stopped using the si models on the fourth gens and the s was actually a carborated engine in the third gens and the si was injected and dohc in the third gens, (this is what i have). I know if i try to explain to much more im gunna get something wrong so here look for your self but to clarify, the si was the dohc, and it really depended on the year whether it was VTEC or not preludes engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 You think the Si model with the H23 is better than the VTEC model with the H22a? That's wierd and really makes no sense 160hp in the Si model and 190 in the VTEC model. I don't understand your reasoning. This is for the 92-97 models that I'm referring to BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL3GL'88 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 everyone should regard at least half of that last post of mine a drunk post. it's a long confusing story. dont ask. no i think i was just talking about the 3rd and fourth gens and im not sure where i got some of that previous info. sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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