Turbo-charged Prelude Guide

Modern build: H22A turbo. 300whp on stock internals. Needs LSD or you’ll fight the wheel.

“Honda is VTEC, right? Wrong. Meet the forgotten turbo Prelude.” turbo-charged prelude

Weakness: Open deck sleeves. Stop at 350whp unless you sleeve the block. Modern build: H22A turbo

History: 1985–1987. JDM/Europe only. B20A + IHI RHB5 turbo. 140hp. Honda’s first factory turbo. “Honda is VTEC, right

Option 3: Instagram / Facebook Carousel (6 slides) Slide 1 (Cover): Photo of a clean 3rd gen Prelude. Text: The Turbo Prelude – Factory Freak

“Today, boost an H22 Prelude to 350whp. But watch those open deck sleeves – they crack past 400.”

Verdict: Boosted Prelude = underrated legend. Would you daily one? Comment below. Option 4: Quick Spec Sheet (For reference) | Model | Honda Prelude 2.0 Turbo (3rd gen, BA chassis) | |-----------|------------------------------------------------| | Years | 1985–1987 | | Markets | Japan, Europe (not US) | | Engine | B20A (SOHC 12v) + IHI RHB5 turbo | | Power | 140–150 hp @ 5,600 rpm | | Torque | 155–160 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | | 0-60 | ~7.5 sec (factory) | | Transmission | 5-speed manual only | | Unique | Optional 4-wheel steering (4WS) | | Aftermarket potential | 250–350 whp reliable; 500+ whp built |