98redDXturbo

i am looking at about 2400 dollars for the b18b1 and the brakes from LS i would love to go VTEC i need to know if is possible to get a b16a2 cheaper than that .this 2400 dollars is tranny and all installed...help if possible thanks

JDMisGOOD

I'd personally go withe the LS because torque is your friend!

99exd16y8

just look around on different sites or search the classifieds,theres bound to be something you want.As far a installing it is always cheaper to do it yourself but if you a re gonna take it to a shop search around and ask people about that shops reputation. As far a the engines b18 good torque and good for boost, b16 good hp not so good torgue, and vtec. If you have a set budget weigh the pros and cons of each and then decide.

blackeg

b18b with a gsr tranny. you always are above 4800 rpm, which is constant powerband. i love mine

hybrid_vtec

Get an LS with a B16 or GSR tranny. Also you can get this for a hell of a lot cheaper than $2400.

To see a comparison of a B16 vs an LS click on the dyno comparison in my sig.

jeef84

Yea, I got my b18b1 with a brand spanking new head and Comptech clutch for 1200, and that's after installation. So you may want to look into getting it done elsewhere.

SOHCD16y8

i got my b18b and trans for 685 bucks, needed axles and mounts though, but had wire harness and ECU, good deal IMO, i would go ls turbo

JDMisGOOD

LS-Turbo OWNS! especially with gsr trans

SOHCD16y8

lots of boost on GSR trans=mad wheel spin, great with low boost though

Mikey361

ls YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

anothersickhatch

dont buy that ls motor for two reasons, but this is just my opinion. one, that price seems waaaaaaay too high for an ls swap. you should be able to get an ls motor and brakes for half that price. second, if you go with a b16a2, you can always get an ls block for a couple hundred dollars and build an ls/vtec. you would have an ls block, a b16 tranny, b16 head, and vtec.

if you get the ls now and decide you want to go vtec later, then you would have to buy a vtec head and you would still be stuck with an ls intake manifold and an ls tranny, which sucks.

Back2JDM

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Yea you can get a b16a for like 1330-1500 w/ tranny axels ecu...

hybrid_vtec

you can find B18A for $200 to $400; and a B16 tranny for $500 to $600, unless you are a cable tranny then you can get one for $200 to $300!

IMO a B16 is an overpriced piece of ****, but if want plans to build an LS/Vtec buying a B16 isn't a bad idea, b/c you can get an LS block for $100.

SINFULLSPEED

Dumb question but while people with this set up or on a forum. I have a LS with LS tranny. Where from and how much can i get a GSR tranny to go with my LS. because my plans are LS turbo.

MR_FBPEM1

ls alll the way, b16 better for top end tho

_entropy

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Only if you're a vegetable that doesn't know how to drive. Here's a TIP, don't just hammer it to WOT in first and expect it to hook.

flathatch

i bought my b16a swap for 2250 on my door step i would go for the b16 then do the ls vtec or cr vtec cause you will have a good vtec head and trans to go from

D16y8-T

B18b with GSR or Si tranny

ted

with a LS turbo set up would a gsr trany be alot better to use than the stock ls trany bec i herd the ls trany is good for turbo but gsr for n/a is this ture?

steve00si

imo if you can't decide get them both (ls-vtec) ls bottom and b16 head.

WhiteonGold

i got b18 w/gsr tranny and 100 shot and it is runnin. i agree with the b18 guys holds boost better also.longer stroke

cock_diesel

LS torque it up! and use a gsr tranny. That'd hawtness!

blackeg

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gsr tranny is perfect for this imo. you can run a turbo wiht a .63 exhaust which will make a lil more power, and the trans is geared such that you will always be in or right on the edge of full boost when racing, and still not have too much traction trouble as oppossed to a b16 tranny

Y2K Si FBP

PM'd you

94ls

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by anothersickhatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont buy that ls motor for two reasons, but this is just my opinion. one, that price seems waaaaaaay too high for an ls swap. you should be able to get an ls motor and brakes for half that price. second, if you go with a b16a2, you can always get an ls block for a couple hundred dollars and build an ls/vtec. you would have an ls block, a b16 tranny, b16 head, and vtec.

if you get the ls now and decide you want to go vtec later, then you would have to buy a vtec head and you would still be stuck with an ls intake manifold and an ls tranny, which sucks.</TD></TR></TABLE>


so agree with this.......