Lude Generation

I have just bought a gen 4 2.2vtec prelude after recently getting rid of my 2.0 4th gen. However the engine on the 2.2 seems to be far too hot compared to the 2.0, even when driven normally. Is this normal for the 2.2 engine bays to be so much hotter?

The radiator hose is almost too hot to touch after driving and i believe the former owner topped the radiator with water. The car only done around 12,000 miles in the last 5 years and after reading other threads i believe it may be the thermostat jammed closed ? However with no mechanical experience i am only guessing. The only other point that may be relevant is that the 2.0 had an ebay induction kit installed. The long silver tubing with a nameless air filter.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPSPEED-HOND ... 2578b8344e

Also would anyone fit this to their lude or shoud i shell out and get a half decent kit?

that will make a nice noise induction wise but little else whats the temp guage at

What is the temperature dial reading mate? Does it get to half way as normal?

It does cant beleive I missed that out. Yeah the gauge gets to half way but does so pretty quick regardless of how quick I go

as long as it doesn't go over halfway your fine does it have a ss manifold

Not quite sure what is a ss manifold lol

stainless steel

Not sure how would I know?

well the standard manifold would have a pressed sheet metal heatshield over it the stainless manifold will show the pipes as they are normally polished or chromed also the standard manifold is iron its one of the first things you notice when you swap from a standard manifold to a stainless one there is more heat in the bay and the engine heats up quicker

Im sure its all original the heat sheid is still place put on inspection I think there may be a hole in the exaust quite xlose to the engine however it isnt that loud just sounds a bit raspy. If that makes any sense