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prelude vs CL
what up CL heads, noob here, don't flame, i've been in the Honda world for a while now.....
I'm currently rockin my 97 Prelude auto(yes thats what I wanted) and I was just wondering how the CL-S auto ( yes thats what I want) compares power wise. Anyone else out there used to drive a prelude?
btw... I found a pimpin blue 03 cl-s w/ navi so hook me up with some info
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I'm currently rockin my 97 Prelude auto(yes thats what I wanted) and I was just wondering how the CL-S auto ( yes thats what I want) compares power wise. Anyone else out there used to drive a prelude?
btw... I found a pimpin blue 03 cl-s w/ navi so hook me up with some info
Kevin aka Killah K0ut
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why auto? well back in 1999 when I bought my car there were 3 Ludes in the surrouding states for sale, 2 disgusting green 5 speeds and 1 black auto, so i got the black, cuz it ooks ill. As for my new car choice, I do a lot of driving, this would be my daily driver and I kinda like the convenience of SS with no clutch. Flame all you want guys but its a good set up. All my friend sgive me crap about not having manual tranny so i've heard it all.
I have test driven an 03 TL-s and loved the power, is the CL any quicker than the tl?
I have test driven an 03 TL-s and loved the power, is the CL any quicker than the tl?
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Originally posted by BIG_KOUT
really? even with 2 less doors and all the mechanics that go along with it
really? even with 2 less doors and all the mechanics that go along with it
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don't now how that got posted agian.....
anyways....... you would think the cl would be a little quicker, owell
I'm still debating tl or cl
anyways....... you would think the cl would be a little quicker, owell
I'm still debating tl or cl
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My buddy has a 97 lude 5speed with H22. Stock for stock, he made a 15.8 and I made a 15.0. With vtec controller, exhaust, and AEM he made a 15.1 and I made 14.8 with AEM. Now hes got a Darton sleeved block, eagle rods, JE pistons, crower cams, polished crank, Fidanza 7lb flywheel, 6 puck ACT racing clutch+pressure plate, rebuilt head, AEM adj. cam gears, and hes drivin that around til he has the money saved for a huge turbo .. I forget what kind. T76 maybe? So I'll no longer be faster
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As far as speed the lude has more potential I think, just because of the H22 .. but I like the CL. It still holds its own, especially with mods.
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As far as speed the lude has more potential I think, just because of the H22 .. but I like the CL. It still holds its own, especially with mods.
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Originally posted by blader
My buddy has a 97 lude 5speed with H22. Stock for stock, he made a 15.8 and I made a 15.0. With vtec controller, exhaust, and AEM he made a 15.1 and I made 14.8 with AEM. Now hes got a Darton sleeved block, eagle rods, JE pistons, crower cams, polished crank, Fidanza 7lb flywheel, 6 puck ACT racing clutch+pressure plate, rebuilt head, AEM adj. cam gears, and hes drivin that around til he has the money saved for a huge turbo .. I forget what kind. T76 maybe? So I'll no longer be faster
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As far as speed the lude has more potential I think, just because of the H22 .. but I like the CL. It still holds its own, especially with mods.
My buddy has a 97 lude 5speed with H22. Stock for stock, he made a 15.8 and I made a 15.0. With vtec controller, exhaust, and AEM he made a 15.1 and I made 14.8 with AEM. Now hes got a Darton sleeved block, eagle rods, JE pistons, crower cams, polished crank, Fidanza 7lb flywheel, 6 puck ACT racing clutch+pressure plate, rebuilt head, AEM adj. cam gears, and hes drivin that around til he has the money saved for a huge turbo .. I forget what kind. T76 maybe? So I'll no longer be faster
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http://public.fotki.com/blader/prelude
As far as speed the lude has more potential I think, just because of the H22 .. but I like the CL. It still holds its own, especially with mods.
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Re: prelude vs CL
Originally posted by BIG_KOUT
what up CL heads, noob here, don't flame, i've been in the Honda world for a while now.....
I'm currently rockin my 97 Prelude auto(yes thats what I wanted) and I was just wondering how the CL-S auto ( yes thats what I want) compares power wise. Anyone else out there used to drive a prelude?
btw... I found a pimpin blue 03 cl-s w/ navi so hook me up with some info
Kevin aka Killah K0ut
what up CL heads, noob here, don't flame, i've been in the Honda world for a while now.....
I'm currently rockin my 97 Prelude auto(yes thats what I wanted) and I was just wondering how the CL-S auto ( yes thats what I want) compares power wise. Anyone else out there used to drive a prelude?
btw... I found a pimpin blue 03 cl-s w/ navi so hook me up with some info
Kevin aka Killah K0ut
That said..WELCOME! I had a G5 Prelude before my CLS. The CLS is faster but it really doesn't feel that (THAT!) much faster. But, that said, I have taken 'Stang GTs and things like that on the highway so in that sense it is pretty rewarding. the CLS is an amazing car....have you ever heard a "japanese" car that sound as sweet as the CLS? To a former Prelude owner...
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Stock, head to head, the CLS will OWN a Prelude. There are more after market parts for the Prelude though. I am pushing (crank) 300hp but the CLS is a beast to launch.
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i didn't read any of the replies but i'll say this.. my friend with an '00 Lude auto: I/H/E mods lost to my '01 CL-P but 1.5~2 car lengths in 1/8 mile run.
3 times.. all same outcome. he had better stopping though.. WAY better stopping.
the h22a is a good engine.. just that the J3x series win with the torque.
3 times.. all same outcome. he had better stopping though.. WAY better stopping.
the h22a is a good engine.. just that the J3x series win with the torque.
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Hey Blader do you have a 6spd. or automatic sport shifter? Hit me up at b3_hammondman@yahoo.com
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Originally posted by KissMy_Type_S
Thats not his day-to-day car with a 6 puck rite??
Thats not his day-to-day car with a 6 puck rite??
I love the positive engagements with each shift.
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Originally posted by BIG_KOUT
thats true, TL oem kit is ill, plus more room for the girls to stretch out in the back
thats true, TL oem kit is ill, plus more room for the girls to stretch out in the back
CL...more room in the front for a BJ....
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Originally posted by G-UNIT
CL...more room in the front for a BJ....
CL...more room in the front for a BJ....
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Originally posted by blader
Actually, yes it is his daily driver with a 6 puck. In the break-in period it was harsh, but now that its broken in its fine. It wasn't as bad as everyone was saying it was going to be. I personally drove it once .. I have always driven auto's since I started driving and was still able to drive it without fault.
I love the positive engagements with each shift.
Actually, yes it is his daily driver with a 6 puck. In the break-in period it was harsh, but now that its broken in its fine. It wasn't as bad as everyone was saying it was going to be. I personally drove it once .. I have always driven auto's since I started driving and was still able to drive it without fault.
I love the positive engagements with each shift.
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I agree Ray, wish my friend had talked to someone like you when making his decision. He would've made it sooner. Everyone else was like "hope you have another car for a daily driver! Its going to be rough!"
Luckily he didnt listen. Went with the ACT 6puck and Fidanza 7lb flywheel .. great combo
Luckily he didnt listen. Went with the ACT 6puck and Fidanza 7lb flywheel .. great combo
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Have a '94 Prelude (kept it for a work car), bought the '03 CL-S 6 speed 'cuz I wanted an upscale Honda product, and Prelude is out of production (previously owned a '79 Accord, '89 Prelude - Honda makes GREAT cars)
IMO, no comparison between the 'Lude and CL... CL-S is larger, smoother, more stable, faster, quieter and handles better than either of my Preludes...
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IMO, no comparison between the 'Lude and CL... CL-S is larger, smoother, more stable, faster, quieter and handles better than either of my Preludes...
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See thats weird, cause I think my buddies 97 lude handled WAY BETTER stock than my CLS did stock .. and even with my sways, 235\40\18s, CT springs and tokico shocks hes still not that far behind in corners.
And ever get a ride in an early Lude with 4 wheel steering!?!?
W O W.
But I agree its larger, smoother, faster, and quieter.
And ever get a ride in an early Lude with 4 wheel steering!?!?
W O W.
But I agree its larger, smoother, faster, and quieter.
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I love my Ground Control/Tokico set up on my Lude. Not too stiff, not to soft, and never bouncy. but i promised myself I would keep my next car close to stock.. hmmm don't know about that
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I just had sold my 98 Prelude SH only mods were eibach springs w/ front camber and a short ram intake w/17" niche Shocks. My 03' CL-S is much faster around town but on the freeway my prelude kicked A$$!!!! My CL (auto) mods are Header short ram intake C/T springs and 18" Enkei LS/1. The CL is much more comfortable. In 4th and 5th gear my lude would just take off and you were doing 140+ in no time. The CL is a bit sluggish in 4th gear......You don't even need 5th because the limiter kicks in at 148mph around 6250 RPM's.
I would suggest the Prelude as a race car and best handling car out (SH = super handling) and the CL as daily driver and Fast around town, w/ comfort.
I would suggest the Prelude as a race car and best handling car out (SH = super handling) and the CL as daily driver and Fast around town, w/ comfort.
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Excellent point .. I can speak from experience .. and that should be an important factor in making your decision
Excellent point .. I can speak from experience .. and that should be an important factor in making your decision
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