sup guys... im seriously thinkin about going LS/VTEC turbo now. i already got the LS turbocharged... but after reading some articles and watching a few LS/VTEC crxs and integs blow the doors off some turbo'd cars... it makes me wonder the power potential in these setups. of course im going to look into a shop that will install it to be reliable... but im just wondering if any of you can give me some fresh insight on this setup or any experience you may have. thanks.

 

seems as though the setup either works or it doesnt.

 

i have a buddy that lives in va bch, va with a ls/vtec turbo on his 89 hatch.
runs stock bottom end, stock boost at 7psi and stand alone sds and runs low 12's.
3" exhaust. thats un tuned as the last i saw it

check out http://www.teamultraspeed.com va section for pics and mods and email
that hatch is fast *** nutz

 

He went 12.40 in it at only 7-8psi. The car hauls butt. I cant catch him on the street to save my life. They can be great set-ups, But they can be un-reliable due to the horrid rod/stroke ratio. The rods dont like to see the abuse of the high revving rpms of v-tec. Also the LS blocks lack the superior oiling system of the vtec blocks. If you plan on going LS VTEC/Turbo I would have to also suggest forged pistons and rods.

 

has chris got that thing tuned yet??

 

You mean Dave? He got a newer hatch 92-95 and put the motor in that and painted it. Also got some Endyn Pistons and rods. Trying to push it into the 11's at 10-11psi. He is running a SDS now with 550cc injectors.

 

A factor to consider: Its not cheap (when doing it the right way)...
Don't skip any corners, blueprint-forge-balance-all that stuff. Sleeves aren't a bad idea either.
All about the LSVTEC TURBO. Butt-OH-meter says its strong!

 

yeah i meant dave (the little dave) not 100proof

damn another hatch, what did he do with the old 89 hatch ??

i was thinking of a hatch to put my GSR swap after my wreck

 

He sold his old hatch to a guy at Millenium Autosports. How do you like the new WRX??

 

i like it alot, better than i thought i would.
the brakes and shifter doesnt compare to my GSR which is still stock but its close.
overall its great. i cant wait to start modifying it. getting a mbc, up pipe, and I/C hoses soon and will be pushing close to 200awhp all for under $500.

once my GSR is on the road, got OE LSD and ITR gearing waiting for it to be installed.

too bad i cant afford a hatch right now

 

My hatch is LS/VTEC turbo, with JE pistons and Crower rods, and it's pretty reliable. Haven't pushed it to high boost, but at 9.5psi, I was able to crack 11.4's at 118.8MPH, street trim, other than slicks.