gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap?
12-07-2003, 03:43 PM
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gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap?
a friend told me to get a b18b w/b16a2 because once it is done...it would be much faster than the GSR. is this true?
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Re: gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap? (handa)
it wouldnt last much longer, unless you spent a lot more money piecing together the LS/VTEC.
if you just got an LS block, and slapped on a B16 head, you can expect that motor to blow pretty quick.
GSR>LS/VTEC unless your into having your motors for a couple months tops. nothing beats an OEM setup
bottom line, LS/VTEC works, but you gotta do it RIGHT. and most people dont.
but yea, generally the LS/VTEc setup is faster than a stock GSR setup
oh, and before i forget
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if you just got an LS block, and slapped on a B16 head, you can expect that motor to blow pretty quick.
GSR>LS/VTEC unless your into having your motors for a couple months tops. nothing beats an OEM setup
bottom line, LS/VTEC works, but you gotta do it RIGHT. and most people dont.
but yea, generally the LS/VTEc setup is faster than a stock GSR setup
oh, and before i forget
<FONT COLOR="red"><FONT SIZE="10">SEARCH n00b!</FONT></FONT>
12-07-2003, 03:49 PM
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Re: gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap? (handa)
Honestly I have had the ls-vtec (b18b with b16a2 head as you called it) and I have ridden in a hatch with a GSR and both are close to the same as far a speed is concerned. The ls-vtec has a bit more torque but is not as reliable. If you have a good price for the GSR get it. Although both are good motors.
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Re: gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap? (JUN EK9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN EK9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
oh, and before i forget
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it wouldnt last much longer, unless you spent a lot more money piecing together the LS/VTEC.
if you just got an LS block, and slapped on a B16 head, you can expect that motor to blow pretty quick.
GSR>LS/VTEC unless your into having your motors for a couple months tops. nothing beats an OEM setup
bottom line, LS/VTEC works, but you gotta do it RIGHT. and most people dont.
but yea, generally the LS/VTEc setup is faster than a stock GSR setup
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thanks for the info.
oh, and before i forget
<FONT COLOR="red"><FONT SIZE="10">SEARCH n00b!</FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
GONE THERE DID THAT.....
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it wouldnt last much longer, unless you spent a lot more money piecing together the LS/VTEC.
if you just got an LS block, and slapped on a B16 head, you can expect that motor to blow pretty quick.
GSR>LS/VTEC unless your into having your motors for a couple months tops. nothing beats an OEM setup
bottom line, LS/VTEC works, but you gotta do it RIGHT. and most people dont.
but yea, generally the LS/VTEc setup is faster than a stock GSR setup
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thanks for the info.
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Re: gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap? (JUN EK9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN EK9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it wouldnt last much longer, unless you spent a lot more money piecing together the LS/VTEC.
if you just got an LS block, and slapped on a B16 head, you can expect that motor to blow pretty quick.
GSR>LS/VTEC unless your into having your motors for a couple months tops. nothing beats an OEM setup
bottom line, LS/VTEC works, but you gotta do it RIGHT. and most people dont.
but yea, generally the LS/VTEc setup is faster than a stock GSR setup
oh, and before i forget
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Dont be a dick BIOTCHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if you just got an LS block, and slapped on a B16 head, you can expect that motor to blow pretty quick.
GSR>LS/VTEC unless your into having your motors for a couple months tops. nothing beats an OEM setup
bottom line, LS/VTEC works, but you gotta do it RIGHT. and most people dont.
but yea, generally the LS/VTEc setup is faster than a stock GSR setup
oh, and before i forget
<FONT COLOR="red"><FONT SIZE="10">SEARCH n00b!</FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
Dont be a dick BIOTCHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap? (civicdragger818)
thanks civicdragger818,
sounds good. i guess i should go straight b16a2 or.....gsr if i got the money.
sounds good. i guess i should go straight b16a2 or.....gsr if i got the money.
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Re: gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap? (handa)
You can do LS/VTEC...its just a little more involved than slapping a head on. Read this: http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...c.php
Then decide between a straight swap or LS/VTEC
Then decide between a straight swap or LS/VTEC
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Re: gsr OR b18b w/ b16a2 vtec head? which one is a better swap? (handa)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by handa »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks civicdragger818,
sounds good. i guess i should go straight b16a2 or.....gsr if i got the money.</TD></TR></TABLE> good idea cause to build the ls/vtec RIGHT you'll proly end up spendindg close to that anyway.. good luck
sounds good. i guess i should go straight b16a2 or.....gsr if i got the money.</TD></TR></TABLE> good idea cause to build the ls/vtec RIGHT you'll proly end up spendindg close to that anyway.. good luck
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