ls/vtec reliablilty
06-28-2005, 06:49 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: calagry, ab, canada
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ls/vtec reliablilty
Just wondering how long these can last. assuming a fully built ls/vtec and tuned with uberdata.......
Can these last like a factory motor?
Can these last like a factory motor?
06-28-2005, 11:09 PM
#3
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Guam, USA, USA
Posts: 335
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: ls/vtec reliablilty (siR cr-x)
I would like to know as well.
Heard that LS/Vtec (LS block/Vtec head) leaks after awhile and that they are not very friendly to high rpms?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by siR cr-x »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes they can last just make sure the person who builds it knows what they are doing </TD></TR></TABLE>
What part is the most crucial point in doing the conversion? Oil feed line, proper oil pressure (many type of kits sold)? Plugging the oil passage and making sure head properly resurfaced so complete sealing? Dowel pin alignment? Etc.
What is the max rpm without getting the rods and crank balanced?
Heard that LS/Vtec (LS block/Vtec head) leaks after awhile and that they are not very friendly to high rpms?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by siR cr-x »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes they can last just make sure the person who builds it knows what they are doing </TD></TR></TABLE>
What part is the most crucial point in doing the conversion? Oil feed line, proper oil pressure (many type of kits sold)? Plugging the oil passage and making sure head properly resurfaced so complete sealing? Dowel pin alignment? Etc.
What is the max rpm without getting the rods and crank balanced?
06-29-2005, 05:09 AM
#5
Honda-Tech Member
Re: ls/vtec reliablilty (GOLDBERG)
High RPM's on stock rods boil down to one major part.
Your rod bolts. The factory LS rod bolts like to stretch at high RPM. Get some ARP's, and rev to your heart's content.
They're like $35. Cheap insurance for an expensive motor.
Your rod bolts. The factory LS rod bolts like to stretch at high RPM. Get some ARP's, and rev to your heart's content.
They're like $35. Cheap insurance for an expensive motor.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
