{"product_id":"jdm-h23a-blue-top-dohc-vtec-engine-97-01-honda-prelude-2-3l-1","title":"1998-2002 Honda Accord \u0026 1997-2001 Honda Prelude JDM H23A Blue Top DOHC VTEC 2.3L Engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your vehicle with the legendary JDM H23A \"Blue Top\" DOHC VTEC engine. Originally sourced from the Japanese market, this high-performance 2.3L motor is renowned for its excellent reliability, increased torque, and robust power delivery. Known as the \"Blue Top,\" this engine features a distinct valve cover and is a popular, highly sought-after performance upgrade for enthusiasts looking to replace a high-mileage or underpowered engine in their 1998–2002 Honda Accord or 1997–2001 Honda Prelude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"8\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9736%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.6749%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9736%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEngine Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.6749%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003eH23A (Blue Top)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9736%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEngine Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.6749%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003eDOHC Inline-4, VTEC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9736%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.6749%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003e2.3L (2,258cc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9736%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFuel System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.6749%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003ePGM-FI (Electronic Fuel Injection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9736%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eValvetrain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.6749%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0\"\u003e16-Valve, DOHC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9736%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBore x Stroke\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.6749%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\"\u003e87mm x 95mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9736%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstimated Power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.6749%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 197–200 HP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHonda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003eAccord SiR (Japanese Spec)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,2,0\"\u003e1998–2002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHonda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003ePrelude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,2,0\"\u003e1997–2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote: While these engines are direct-fit for the specified chassis, custom modifications, wiring adjustments (OBD conversion), and tuning may be required depending on your specific vehicle trim and local market specifications. Please consult with a professional mechanic to confirm fitment before purchase.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Included Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncluded Parts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,0\"\u003eLong Block Engine Assembly (Intake manifold, exhaust manifold, fuel rail, injectors, valve cover).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNot Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,0\"\u003eTransmission, ECU, wiring harness, alternator, power steering pump, or starter (unless otherwise specified).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,3,1,0\"\u003eProfessional installation is highly recommended. Ensure all fluids, belts, and seals are inspected or replaced prior to startup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,4,1,0\"\u003eBuyer must verify engine mount configurations and wiring harness compatibility (OBD1 vs. OBD2) for your specific chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Honda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47662278803698,"sku":"02745","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/jdmelitemotors.com\/products\/jdm-h23a-blue-top-dohc-vtec-engine-97-01-honda-prelude-2-3l-1","provider":"JDM Elite Motors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}