i have b18b with stock internals and i was seeing if anyone on here has done a ls/vtec setup on stock internals and how it went how long it lasted, and did it make a big differance putting a vtec head on and opions
on doing the head swap was it worth it thanks and yes i know i should search

 

Just to let you know people are going to give you alot of **** for asking this question. Im sure there are about a million threds on this subject. So like every one else is going to say SEARCH FOR IT FIRST.

 

LS/VTEC is not reliable even though properly tune it will haul ***. It will only give you major headaches. A buddy of mine has LS/VTEC it was fine for 10k miles but now it is starting to leak oil. Trust me LS/VTEC will not last that long. Stick to GSR motors , that is the best bet right now.

 

Don't listen to the guy above...If you done your search correct you'll see the things that need to be done, so I will not touch that. I will simply answer what was stated on your post with my expierance! I have a 99 LS, that had 100k on it about 2yrs ago, I wanted more power so I did the LSV..I did gain noticable HP with stock LS internals. But I would upgrade your block, rods and crank balancing, arp bolts should be good. I now have 150K on my LS block and the head has about 120k. and runs really good no problems at all, normal maintance done. I used an ITR head, that doesn't you have to, I am sure a B16, a GSR is just as fine...GL on your swap...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm_bones &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I now have 150K on my LS block and the head has about 120k. and runs really good no problems at all, normal maintance done. I used an ITR head, that doesn't you have to, I am sure a B16, a GSR is just as fine...GL on your swap...</TD></TR></TABLE>


BTW, replacing your head and modifying the car beyond its stock specs (ie, you put a new head on with god knows what else) is not "normal maintence". Whats up with the ls/vtec questions.....i mean, its like the most covered topic ever.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm_bones &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't listen to the guy above...If you done your search correct you'll see the things that need to be done, so I will not touch that. I will simply answer what was stated on your post with my expierance! I have a 99 LS, that had 100k on it about 2yrs ago, I wanted more power so I did the LSV..I did gain noticable HP with stock LS internals. But I would upgrade your block, rods and crank balancing, arp bolts should be good. I now have 150K on my LS block and the head has about 120k. and runs really good no problems at all, normal maintance done. I used an ITR head, that doesn't you have to, I am sure a B16, a GSR is just as fine...GL on your swap...</TD></TR></TABLE>

good post

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95 integra &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BTW, replacing your head and modifying the car beyond its stock specs (ie, you put a new head on with god knows what else) is not "normal maintence". Whats up with the ls/vtec questions.....i mean, its like the most covered topic ever.</TD></TR></TABLE>

it seems pretty obvious that he meant normal maintence as far as oil changes ect.... changing your head to a vtec head is not and will never be maintence its a modification.

 

Yea, i get that, but Im saying that he's saying that the block and head have XXXXXX miles on them and are still running great in the ls/vtec and Im saying that even if the head/block do have that many miles on them, it doesnt really count if you put a new head gasket on (with the ls/vtec), replaced most of the seals, etc.....ie, crap that isnt normal maintence and is more so done with major engine work.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91cleancrxsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have b18b with stock internals and i was seeing if anyone on here has done a ls/vtec setup on stock internals and how it went how long it lasted, and did it make a big differance putting a vtec head on and opions
on doing the head swap was it worth it thanks and yes i know i should search </TD></TR></TABLE>

i been having my ls/v for a year now. runs fine.
do it right the first time and ur set.

 

Ls/vtec done right the first time will last you. golden ealge conversion kit, arp head studs rod bolts etc. change all seals and gaskets. the motor will last you just like any honda motor