Performance Radiator for Honda Prelude (1997-2001) 2.2L Manual

High-Capacity Performance Radiator for 1997-2001 Honda Prelude

Direct-Fit Cooling Upgrade: Replaces the restrictive and age-prone OEM plastic-tank radiator with a full aluminum core to significantly lower coolant temperatures under high-load or track conditions.

The Stock Prelude Thermal Limitation

The fifth-generation BB6 Honda Prelude, equipped with the high-revving H22A4 engine, generates substantial thermal loads when pushed into the VTEC crossover. The factory radiator features plastic end tanks crimped onto a thin single-row core. Over two decades of thermal cycling, these plastic tanks become brittle, leading to micro-fractures, coolant weeping, and sudden catastrophic failure at the seams. Furthermore, the OEM core lacks the volumetric capacity necessary to shed heat efficiently during sustained high-rpm driving or hot track days, resulting in dangerous heat soak, timing pull, and reduced engine efficiency.

The Engineering Solution

This upgraded performance radiator eliminates the factory failure points by utilizing a robust all-aluminum construction. Featuring a dense 2-row aluminum core measuring 13.78 by 26.30 inches with a 1.57-inch thickness, this down-flow design dramatically increases fluid capacity and surface area for maximum heat dissipation. The TIG-welded aluminum end tanks ensure leak-proof durability, completely bypassing the crimped plastic OEM design flaws. Engineered specifically for manual transmission BB6 chassis, this unit retains factory 1.26-inch inlet and outlet diameters for a true drop-in fit, providing optimal thermal management to keep your H-series engine running at ideal operating temperatures even under aggressive driving conditions.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2L Manual
• 1998 Honda Prelude 2.2L Manual
• 1999 Honda Prelude 2.2L Manual
• 2000 Honda Prelude 2.2L Manual
• 2001 Honda Prelude 2.2L Manual

The JDM Performance Standard

Designed to support the high-revving nature of VTEC engines, this radiator ensures reliable power delivery and maximum thermal efficiency without the risk of overheating your classic JDM chassis.