since turbo seems to be the thing these days i have decided to run all motor..now that i am soon to be ls/vtec im looking to get more hp to my wheels so here my question being on a budget should i first build my head or my block i now high compression ,pistons makes a makes a big difference but i friend of mines said he added 50 hp to the wheels just from building up his ls head <U>none </U>vtec any suggestions

 

ballin on a budget doesnt makes sense..
work overtime
get a 2nd job
sell your body

 

yeah what the hell is 'ballin on a budge' ? That doesn't make sense. If you're a baller, budget isn't a word in your vocabulary.

Anyways...if you want to go the LS/VTEC route...you can do it, and you can make it worth your while. BUT, you've gotta spend the $$ to make it right.

For instance...the LS rod ratio is not essential for high revs. And, since the VTEC heads will make more power in the high rpms, you'll want to change that. Build up your bottom end. Choosing a good rod and mating it with a good piston will be important. You can match a good length rod and keep the stroke of the LS crank.
The LS Rod/stroke ratio is 1.54. A better rot ratio would be closer around 1.75. So, to obtain that with the LS block, you'd have to get a longer rod. Which could result in adding a deck plate to extend the top of the block.

Once that's chosen, figure on a compression ratio. Depending on what head you choose, GSR, B16A, or the ITR head, each combustion chamber will affect the CR a little differently. If you're going to build the head, choosing a good cam shaft is also important. Then you could choose an Intake manifold...

I could go on and on really. But, I guess first thing you should decide is how much you're going to spend. Then work from there. If you can only spend, say, $3k dollars...then figure out what that will get you.

 

what would be a good setup to get like 170-180 whp?...i know i know search but im here and just wanted to ask thank you