New to the Honda-Tec, b16civic4g got me in this but am Building an LS/VTEC, and was wondering any do'd and don'ts i need to know.. and anyone have any times they can list from the track.. ?

 

do a search i saw a post with like aleast a dozen pages on the dos and donts of ls vtec.

 

learn more about it before u even think about doing it

 

my bad lol Do's*8and Dont's... i got 2 other people helping me so it shouldnt be a problem... another question is how reliable these are now, ive read that they are and there not..im building mine, not to the point where EVERY little nik and cranny gave been modified just most parts. so do you think it is going to be reliable??

 

itll be reliable depending on ho you build it and how hard you drive it. im thinking about building a 2.0lsvtec and ive been reading a bit. visit hondswap.com too

 

The set-up we will be using is.........

B18A1 block,crank,rods
CTR pistons over bores
LS head gasket
GSR Head
apr head studs
GSR water pump, Timming belt
then all the normal bolt on's

 

add on to that shotpeening the rods, arp rod bolts,if everything is apart might as well get everything balanced. most importantly make sure all the clearances are good.. have fun good luck

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16civic4g &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The set-up we will be using is.........

B18A1 block,crank,rods
CTR pistons over bores
LS head gasket
GSR Head
apr head studs
GSR water pump, Timming belt
then all the normal bolt on's
</TD></TR></TABLE> to add to that list arp rod bolts and gsr oil pump

 

yea... lol i guess i should of listed what we will be using.. Thanx D

 

What ET's does an LS/VTEC put down? Lets say in a DA6 integra...?

 

i'm going to be doing a b20/vtec soon...so i'm definitely doing a lot of searching.. i've seen some that are reliable and quick...then again i have seen some that suck, break and are very slow...good luck and build it right

 

well b16civic4g said hes seen or heard.. of one running high 13's or low 14's somin around there...built ls/vtec

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LsFrnknstn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well b16civic4g said hes seen or heard.. of one running high 13's or low 14's somin around there...built ls/vtec</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TimmydaTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What ET's does an LS/VTEC put down? Lets say in a DA6 integra...?</TD></TR></TABLE>

There is no general figure for an LS/VTEC regarding any kind of racing being that there is consistently reliable "stock" engine to go by. To some, building an LS/VTEC just means throwing a VTEC head on an LS block, and to others it means tearing everything apart and building an engine that will last.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slain &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">add on to that shotpeening the rods, arp rod bolts,if everything is apart might as well get everything balanced. most importantly make sure all the clearances are good.. have fun good luck</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well put. Personally, I would go ahead and get forged internals due to the increased level of heat dissipation. Don't even think about building an LS/VTEC without balancing the crank. Yes people do it all the time, but look how long they last as compared to a fully balanced engine.

 

o hell ya dude i'm getting the whole thang balanced

 

Here are some pics of what me and b16civic4g have done.. still much much more to come... just started this build

Waiting for a few parts..then it goes to the shop..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xplanetearth420x &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">learn more about it before u even think about doing it</TD></TR></TABLE>

i think this is exatly why hes posting this...to do some research

 

contact "omniman" out of cali... he is on the board i am sure and will know all you need to know about building a reliable ls/vtec ... from what i have heard he built the first ls/vtec and has quite a reputaion....

good luck and god speed

 

https://honda-tech.com/zero...ottom

heres the link for the thread about omniman and his motors

also search omniman under the search option.... there are many thread he and others have started about him and his motors.

 

Thnx guys.. i got a few other people helpin me..that both know there ****. one guys has built 2 of these so i think im in good hands

 

DO-it right the first time
DON'T-do it wrong the first time

good luck

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LsFrnknstn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thnx guys.. i got a few other people helpin me..that both know there ****. one guys has built 2 of these so i think im in good hands
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well this guy used to work for skunk too if i have my people correct... then some **** went down ... you might think your friends know ... but they have no idea,
trust me talk to omniman get it done the first time.... ive never blown anything up besides a tranny but i am sure launching a motor is not fun

 

omniman is also the guy who just recently built a 200 whp b16a street motor using USED OEM parts and minor bolt on's and its more reliable than my motor

i would hate to see you blow this motors brains out .... do it right!

 

nice choice with the pistons

 

here is a complete how-to with pics. http://www.hondaswap.com/forum...33559
EDIT: holy **** what your name? Im from stoughton too.

 

I forgot to add to the list yes we are using
GSR oil pump
i may use arp rod bolts BUTT i only tend to red line at 8000rpm
ever thing is going toget balance with 8.8act flywheel

we are almost going to mill the head down 10ths about

i wanted to know if we should use a block guard??


Modified by B16civic4g at 4:48 PM 3/26/2004