Im not totally sure on what I want to do with my 2nd gen teg.
a.)turbo the LS
b.)LS/vtec
c.)swap with b18c1 or b16a2

Right now I have no clue on what I want to do. Maybe some of you guys can give me some advantages and disadvantages of each. Im thinking the ls turbo would be the cheapest way to go, maybe the fastest...but if I were to put a turbo on the vtec equipped motors there would probably be more. Opinions?

 

First off, the LS bottom end can handle a bit more abuse than the VTEC bottom ends, so a turbo would be more fitting on one. I personally think this would be the best option for drag or highway racing, but not for road racing or autocross. If you just want to beat the local ricers, then I'd definately go with the turbo LS.

 

Ya, all I really need is a GOOD highway pickup and some strip credibility, I do plan to autoX it sometime just for the experience. I here its preety fun.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kendall &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First off, the LS bottom end can handle a bit more abuse than the VTEC bottom ends.</TD></TR></TABLE> Why do you say that? Because of the lower compression?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Threatcon13 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Why do you say that? Because of the lower compression? </TD></TR></TABLE>

No, the rods are a bit beefier. Admittedly the sleeves are pretty much the same, but stock VTEC rods (regardless of engine tuning) don't seem to hold up very well past about 12 psi, while there are stock LS engines running as high as 15 psi.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kendall &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

No, the rods are a bit beefier. Admittedly the sleeves are pretty much the same, but stock VTEC rods (regardless of engine tuning) don't seem to hold up very well past about 12 psi, while there are stock LS engines running as high as 15 psi.</TD></TR></TABLE> I never knew that..thanks for the heads up

 

wow, didnt know that. Ive alwasy heard that the stock LS rods were kinda weak. I did know the LS likes being boosted...hell I have a friend thats running 17psi on stock internals stoopid tuned.

 

also, I think im gunna go with rota group n's in gunmetal metallic. Do they only offer a 15in in that wheel? You think that would look nice or should I look for a 16in wheel?