Bmxlambis

ok so i just got my hands on a 93 integra gsr that is in process of a ls vtec swap .. it hasa b18b1 bottom end with a b16 head .. im confused of how to finish the swap .. im feeling kinda iffy on finishing it any suggestions

josh-roy

http://www.modified.com/tech/0411scc...ine/index.html

check it.

Bmxlambis

thanks .. ya ive read that one and alot of others .. its just the fact that i dunno if everything was done how it was supposed to be as in head being welded and whatnot .. but i do have proof their is a new headgasket .. im about to just try n sell or trade this for a plain gsr or something

josh-roy

its not hard to do, you actually have to read that and not skim through it.

Bmxlambis

yeah i know .. but like i said just not knowing whats missing whats been done to it ect . kinda making me iffy about the whole thing

93DB1GSR

Its really simple ive done 2 of them so far. Now im doing b-series into crx's and eg's and starting a k20 into a 96 integra. Its fun just go thru it one step at a time.

Bmxlambis

so you think i should just pull the motor and tear it all the way down or what ?? im guessing the new headgasket wouldnt be on if it wasnt done right .. am i correct

93DB1GSR

No if the head is on it should be correct but check the oil line going to the head and go thru all the connections and make sure there right. check to see if they installed a knock senser in the block. if the car was a gsr already then the wiring is already ran where it needs to be just check that its hooked up right. double check the engine timing. and you should be good to go. it will run fine with no vtec if vtec doesnt engage then you trouble shoot from there. ls/vtecs make alot of power.

Bmxlambis

what i need to do for sure is to :
run oil lines from block / double check for knock sensor
Put In Time
Install Cam Seal And Tighten Rails Down
Intake Manifold Gasket/Intake Manifold
Put Distributor On And Vtec Solenoid on
Exhaust
thats all i know for sure and hopefully thats it

Bmxlambis

i just found out also it has a vtec head gasket and i read on one you cant use this it HAS to be a ls ... is that correct

93DB1GSR

That sounds right if i think of anything else ill post it.

93DB1GSR

as far as i know you need to run a ls head gasket. i ordered the golden eagle ls/vtec kit off of ebay for mine came with gasket dowel pins, oil plug, tap, oil line and all fittings to hook up.

mouab18c1

iTrader: (5)

https://honda-tech.com/forums/all-motor-naturally-aspirated-44/how-build-%22reliable%22-lsvtec-b20vtec-1676914/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/all-motor-naturally-aspirated-44/ultimate-lsvtec-build-up-parts-price-thread-1812388/

Bmxlambis

so i just found out that the previous owner never welded the vtec oil galley closed and then decked the head for a flat surface .. im getting pissed .. im just gonna try to sell this set up and drop a normal motor in it !!

UCLA_BRUINS_ALLSTAR

what happened to the original b17 motor?

Bmxlambis

he blew it up .. im desperate right now .. im about to jus trade for a stock ls

bigTciviceg

do you have pics that you can post so i can see what the problems you are going through.

mouab18c1

iTrader: (5)

there is no welding needing in building a ls/vtec...did you read the threads i posted? and you can get the head resurfaced for less then $40 at Napa

Bmxlambis

from the thread i was reading it says "Either way, get the head of your choosing welded and machined by a machine shop. This involves welding the vtec oil galley closed and then decking the head to assure a flat surface. You must do this because the LS block does not have this galley as it was not originally intended as a VTEC engine. Welding and machining this oil galley closed will keep oil from sitting on the headgasket which could lead to a potential leak" ...

http://hondaswap.com/general-tech-ar...r-vtec-info-8/

uhhhh im getting so confused ... ill post pics after class ..thanks guys

bigTciviceg

when i did my ls/vtec swap i used a stock ls block and a stock b16 head. and i didnt need to weld anything. the only thing i had to do was was tap the block and head so that the oil could return to the head. to tap the block i used the spot where the knock sensor was and i used a t for that where i could also put my oil pressure on it along with the oil line. its not that hard to build a ls/vtec as your making it seem.

mouab18c1

iTrader: (5)

just read the threads i posted...tapping it and pluggin it is the easiest

Bmxlambis

ok good news .. i finnally got the set up damn near complete . . i got the greddy ls/vtec sandwitch adapter with all lines and fittings for 60 bucks . got the head tapped and plugged . used the golden eagle ls/vtec dowel pins with vtec headgasket. got the head back on and working on timing it now . now im worried about what power its going to have i used the compression calculator thing and it came back saying .9.766713392915814 : 1 .. what do you think of that being N/a and would the gsr b18c cams raise the compression any ?

93DB1GSR

Sorry but no cams will not bump up your compression. You can use flat bottom valves, diffrent pistons, longer rods or a stroked crank. but 9.7-1 would be good for mild boost or nitrous. sounds like your making good progress keep it up maybe add some pics.

Bmxlambis

i would love to spray it just not sure whether to go wet or dry and what shot .. and yes ill attach some pics .. the only bad thing i ran into now is the guy agave me the wrong dizzy witht the car !









i have more pics i just need to upload them .. ill keep you guys posted on it .. thanks for all the help !