my first prelude! interesting model?

songwriter · Post by **songwriter** » Mon May 29, 2017 9:32 pm

Hi Everyone
a pleasure to join this group

I recently bought a 5th Gen 2.2 auto 2WS. registered in 2000 but a blacktop. excellent condition with very low miles. It seems uncommon compared to the normal versions, any thoughts?

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Mon May 29, 2017 10:02 pm

Welcome to the club mate

Is it a VTEC or is it a 2.2 non-vtec import with a painted valve cover? (Basically does it say VTEC on the valve cover?)

If it's a VTEC, does the block have H22a5 or H22a8 stamped on it?

A non-vtec 2.2 will be an F22b.

songwriter · Post by **songwriter** » Mon May 29, 2017 10:24 pm

Hi And thank you for the welcome. It's a vtec UK model, all legit with new car delivery paperwork included. H22a5 engine. It even has a cassette radio. the spoiler has been added by the look of it?

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Mon May 29, 2017 10:30 pm

Cool. I'm not sure of the crossover date from the a5 to the a8, but I'm sure others will chip in

Pop up some pictures if you can. They love pictures on here

songwriter · Post by **songwriter** » Mon May 29, 2017 10:37 pm

will do. I'll have to take some first though!

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Mon May 29, 2017 11:34 pm

All 5G UK autos are H22A5

Not sure why it's 2WS, maybe someone removed it.

Or it's there but just bulb removed

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue May 30, 2017 12:00 am

nitin_s1 wrote:All 5G UK autos are H22A5

Not sure why it's 2WS, maybe someone removed it. Or it's there but just bulb removed

Yep. Also all UK vtecs are 4ws.

Welcome.

songwriter · Post by **songwriter** » Tue May 30, 2017 6:55 pm

Hi RattyMcClelland

I agree with you about the 4WS but there's no evidence that it is? No lights on the dash and the rear wheels do not turn. Something to investigate when it's on ramps at the garage? There are two dates on the EC certificate, 30/9/1998 and 1/2/2000 which explains to me why it's the a5 and not the a8 engine for its age.

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Tue May 30, 2017 7:29 pm

As I s said, if your is an automatic gearbox model then it will be A5.

songwriter · Post by **songwriter** » Tue May 30, 2017 7:35 pm

I'm still learning

also, I' see it's a BB6 which were 2WS apparently?