trixster22g

Hows it going guys. I have a 93 da with a b18a
engine:
megan racing headers and test pipe
aem fuel pressure regulator
aem fuel pressure gauge
magnaflow muffler
stage 2 clutch and lightened flywheel
cai
looks:
pretty much stock lol
adjustable coilovers
strut bar
refinished white stock ls rims
hid's

now im trying to utilize as many parts as i can that i already have but i want to fully build this engine i am just uncertaint on weather to go lsvtec boos or all motor ls looking for opinions and a list of parts required

00IntegrAllmotoR

iTrader: (1)

start by checking the healthiness of the motor first
Compression Test
Leak down test
General top to bottom look.

Then ask ur self what u want to use the car for? DD, TT, Autox, Drag?

billcass

well if you have the money i'd definitely go for a vtec head if you decide to go all motor. with the turbo its up to you which head to use. you can make a good turbo build with the ls too, but it all comes down to what you want out of your car and how much you have to spend.

Acura98guy

x2

Plus what are your whp goals? What kinda of budget do you have?

I can tel you from expierience that an ls/vtec boosted on a mild build scale with NEW parts and done right is going to run you 5-8 grand.

I spent about 2-3 grand just in building the engine + cleaning it inside and out. Turbo kit w/injectors 3 grand. EMS - 600 ( can be found less, but I bought brand new). Then to swap this engine in.. turbo kit installed + tune. ~2 k I am still not including some misc stuff i have bought which is around 1 k.

If you are mechanically inclined, you can cut this budget by 1/2. Since most of this is labor cost. Also you can find turbo kits around here or local area that are well maintained for 1/2 or 1/3 less than they orginally bought it for.

I strongly believe in do it right the first time.. I don't have to worry about if the previous owners did something, but it also comes with a price. Only concern I have to deal with is if the shop did their work correctly + tune.. which if it is a legit shop, you will be fine.

trixster22g

im mechanically inclined i used to have an accord i threw a rod i tore it apart and had the block bored out and put in oversized pistond and rebuilt the head. but my budget is around 8 grand over the next year 4 every 6 months and the motor is extremely healthy

vtecdc4

when i went to speed factory over here in washington and asked them what i needed to make my car destroy others, they only said one word: BOOST

boosteddb1_808

u wanna detroy go wit lsv boost or u want ur motor to last go all motor!

ExtraBlackRex

I'd prefer boost, but do it right the first time and don't cut corners. I'm 5 years in on my LS-Vtec/Turbo build and the only recent repair I had to make was to my altenator belt. If your Whp goals are high and you plan on putting in work with it (hopefully on the track) then i'd strive for boost...PROPERLY DONE....boost.

And trust me you'll do a NA/LS-Vtec and love it until someone in a 300-400whp LS/Vtec Turbo build rips by you.

EHondaJDM

Why LSVtec on boost or LS all motor?

If you were on a budget id say boost the LS, but with EIGHT GRAND id say drop a K series you'll be happier boosted or NA

ExtraBlackRex

8 Grands JUST to afford and get the motor in and running, it's still gonna put down punk *** numbers, about 170-160whp about 140-150lb ft torque, after that 8 grand there is no more money to do anything else to that waste of money *** K..

However, 8 Grand into B Seiries, LSVtec to be exact can lead to anywhere from 250-400whp or even more. I'm 520whp on a fully built bottom, head and Boost and and I didn't spend nothing over 5.....and I DEVOUR K's whenever the oppurtunity presents itself.


8K or not...Do a Turbo B Series or hell a Turbo H and you'll see outstanding results.

EHondaJDM

You probly devour stock k series and 8 grand will get you a lot more than just the swap, check out k motor section

00IntegrAllmotoR

iTrader: (1)

lol 8k, its only an integra

vtecdc4

you should work on ur suspension and safety first. i know many people that died cuz they had the speed but no suspension/safety

EHondaJDM

Lol u just told him to boost his ****

vtecdc4

he has 8 GRAND to work with im sure he can do both

90HondaDA

Idk my FULL build with boost done RIGHT is 11k and not even 1k being labor

trixster22g

thanks guys for all your input at this point i think im going to go ls vtec boosted now the question gsr tranny? and i still want to drive this on the street so whats my best setup

SkyliteCustomz

boost that shieett.

EHondaJDM

LS tranny all day for boost

SkyliteCustomz

GSR TRANNY, that longer gear/longer spool theory is bullshit. I had a gsr tranny on my turbo'd LS and i liked it way better than the LS..gears arent that much different with normal daily driving, but racing wise, you'll like the GSR better

EHondaJDM

Then why do people seek longer gears with high boost setups?

shocker911

sleeper status....just do LSV with boost christ with 8k you could build to cars if you know where to look for parts.

SkyliteCustomz

Because those people are misinformed. SPREAD THE WORD https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...t=tranny+boost

DiamondPest

Go with the LS trans and throw a LSD. LS trans and a after market trans will make a sweet combo.

90HondaDA

ls and aftermarket?