LSVT now, change back to LS ??? What to do ?
08-23-2002, 07:01 AM
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LSVT now, change back to LS ??? What to do ?
I am starting to run into funding probs and this is getting frustratiing !
Currently, I have the car set as an LSVT, waiting for a couple things, like my turbo rebuild. But in the meantime... I have the wrong ECU, so decided to just run her w/o vtec at all. I still need to buy parts to get the turbo kit back on, but I came up with an idea...
Should I just take the B18a head that I have here and just put that back on... screw the LSVT, save the extra $ for a new ecu and harness and just boost the LS as I have before ?
I will be able to eventually boost pretty high levels on this motor either way.... so I can definitely make up for lack of vtec.
The bottom end is pretty ready for the LSVT setup and revs to 8K no problem... but I am sick of all the little detail *****... I want my boost back... vtec can kiss my hairy azz.
Whadda ya guys think ?
PS, I can also start porting the LS head, but will have to do it with a dremel and about 1 month of porting. (keep in mind it is a B18A head)
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08-23-2002, 07:05 AM
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Re: LSVT now, change back to LS ??? What to do ? (X2BOARD)
do you have the vtec head already? if not just boost the non-vtec untill you can afford the vtec swap. it will give you more things to do rather than doing everthing thing at once
boost it a lot and I don't think you'll even notice VTEC...
08-23-2002, 08:11 AM
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Re: LSVT now, change back to LS ??? What to do ? (BG Boost)
My motor is currently running as an LSVT, work is already complete.. they only thing slowing me down is the ECU situation. (I have an OBDII with a GSR ecu on B16 I/M, so vtec is, should I dare say... less than stellar.. if not total horse dung.
A new ecu would cure that, but that would run me the cost of a new ecu, obd1 conv harness AND a vafc.... as opposed to just a vafc for the LS computer that I already have.
I will boost about 7 psi at first on the LS, then 10 w/ upgraded injectors. 15 when I get Hondata or another type of ems.
The same would hold true for the LSVT, but without the extra expense and worry of the LSVT. Besides, i would build the LS head later on, I can always rev to 7500 or so.
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A new ecu would cure that, but that would run me the cost of a new ecu, obd1 conv harness AND a vafc.... as opposed to just a vafc for the LS computer that I already have.
I will boost about 7 psi at first on the LS, then 10 w/ upgraded injectors. 15 when I get Hondata or another type of ems.
The same would hold true for the LSVT, but without the extra expense and worry of the LSVT. Besides, i would build the LS head later on, I can always rev to 7500 or so.
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08-23-2002, 10:57 AM
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Re: LSVT now, change back to LS ??? What to do ? (DIRep972)
Well... I didn't really give a crap about vtec when I was boosted before... but the LSVT opportunity presented itself some time back.
I am leaning towards going back LS... but I have a B18A head and am not too sure on it's efficiency for turbo. Yet ANOTHER thing to think about !!
I am leaning towards going back LS... but I have a B18A head and am not too sure on it's efficiency for turbo. Yet ANOTHER thing to think about !!
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Re: LSVT now, change back to LS ??? What to do ? (X2BOARD)
i did the conversion and am converting it back to non vtec. it was a big damn waste of money that could be waaaaay better spent for power elsewhere. if someone ends up buying my head and crap...i am going to set up to run a healthy amount of boost without vtec. i am sure i will be satisfied then. no you don't need it.
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08-23-2002, 10:33 PM
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Re: LSVT now, change back to LS ??? What to do ? (X2BOARD)
i'll trade you straight up for your vtec conversion...i have a fully built LS head by JG with skunk2 intake mani and JG throttle body, and XS chipped LS ecu. the only problem is that 2 exhaust valves will have to be replaced. let me know.
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