Hey guys... I'm normally a turbo D guru guy on Td16.com, not a noob... but i have a general H22 prelude question. I'm not familiar w/ the H22 prelude turbo setups... the 97-00's at least

First off, before the flames, The guys on d16 know this, but SSAC uses pics of my car on his auctions, and sends me free ---- all the time... so we got a kit for my buddies 97 Lude.

I have some questions about fitment. He's got an SSAC manifold, and t3/t04e turbo. Also, 4 downpipes... we have to mock two up, and sent one back to ssac to replicate.

Anyway, Is taking the front motor mount out advisable? i dont see any way of running a downpipe, or chargepipes down there with this bar here. (1997 prelude again) I know they have the similar setup with the accords and the F22.
I searched this:
https://www.homemadeturbo.com/turbo_projects/ericmitz/

Also, Will there be clearance issues with the alternator? the t3/to4e is a big snail, and i dont think it will fit with the compressor side on the driver side... But with the compressor on pass. side looks like it will hit the block... Too much for grinding...?

Fitting the 20"x24"x3" intercooler was fun enough~ We've allready removed all the A/C parts minus the compressor that still has the alternator belt on it.

So, to sum up...
1) Is removing that brace and motor mount safe? Is there still enough support?
2) Will the ssac mani and t3/to4e turbo fit? with block grinding and the alternator in place?
3) Do preludes come without A/C (97-00), and is there a belt for it?
4) Do you need resistors with OBD2 prelude and 450cc dsms?

Heres a pic: Shitty camera-phone quallity with a flashlight:



Other info:
450cc dsm/s
5.83psi wastegate
SAFC v2
3" DP (soon to be fabbed)

 

space shouldn't be a problem. its tight but doable
my project is on a 4th gen prelude with the h22 and everything clears a/c and the motor mount with a full 3"dp. depends on your manifold.

http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/7...achmsc28sv.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/9...tachmsc6vo.jpg


few pictures of the test fit on a 5th gen i believe.
manifold is custom and top mount is easier to work with but it is possible. my setup won't be up and running for another month or 2 but i'll post pictures when the install is done.


people have removed the front mount and replaced the others with urethane mounts and all seems ok.
i believe a 4th generation belt for non-a/c will fit a 5th gen without a/c. i would double check that though, and you will need a resistor box for the common dsm 450cc or any peak and hold injectors.

 

Im running 3 mounts and have had little problems (previous custom mounts were weak) Alot of ssac's poop has wierd fitting problems. try and get a name brand or do the topmount idea...

 

4g63t::: What's better than a free turbo kit?
Regardless if it breaks... it was free.

H22dude::: We went to Advanced Aut. parts.... and they had a 37" serpantine belt minus the A/C... it was from a 95. 96 didnt have the same belt... So the non-a/c 95 lude serpentine belt will fit the H22 97-00 ludes.

Update~ everythings in except for the mani, turbo, oil lines, and downpipe... That's bolted on Tomorrow. -Maybe get some pics-

 

I have a 95 prelude, H23, turbo, and had to take out the front mount as well..

After trying everything from filling all the mounts with window weld and have a torque damper and an insert in the rear, the engine still moves too much for my liking, in fact my WG constantly hits the underside of my hood and has dented it..

I recently bought Innovative solid motor mounts which will no doubt solve my problem

the problem is mainly the driver side hydraulic mount, those things suck ***.

 

actually i think im just by myself here but first u do this, in this order

1, eat
2, get ur motor,
3, wack off
4, drink
5, talk about ---- with ur buds,
6, call arron timber or jesse hays
7, have them instal for fat *****
8, ride around in ur H22 prelude