Since then , versions of the H22 would become the Prelude 's signature high - performance engine worldwide until the end of Prelude production in 2001 .
The H22 debuted in the U.S. in 1993 as the H22A1 for use in the Honda Prelude VTEC .
Since then , versions of the H22 would become the Honda Prelude VTEC 's signature high - performance engine worldwide until the end of Honda Prelude VTEC production in 2001 .
The H22 debuted in the U.S. in 1993 as the H22A1 for use in the Honda Prelude VTEC .