ls vtec?
07-31-2004, 11:17 PM
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ls vtec?
ok so ive been doing alot of looking and asking and it seems everyone is against the ls vtec. and with the price of a b18c1 im wondering if it would be better to get a b16a and build that.
im looking to spend around 4000 and the price of the b18c would be streching that. so what do you think the benifits of getting a b16 and building it if there are any benifits. and what type of prices am i going to be looking at for the built b16.
im looking to spend around 4000 and the price of the b18c would be streching that. so what do you think the benifits of getting a b16 and building it if there are any benifits. and what type of prices am i going to be looking at for the built b16.
07-31-2004, 11:23 PM
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Re: ls vtec? (tcr03)
so whats your question now?
you started talking about the LS/VTEC, then you start talking about a B18C1. after that, you start talking about a B16.
a B18C1 doesn't cost $4k, but the JDM Type R B18C would cost that much. which one are you talking about?
you started talking about the LS/VTEC, then you start talking about a B18C1. after that, you start talking about a B16.
a B18C1 doesn't cost $4k, but the JDM Type R B18C would cost that much. which one are you talking about?
07-31-2004, 11:35 PM
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Re: ls vtec? (jL iLLuZiOnz 9)
im sorry for the confusion.
i was quoted 4500 to have a b18c1 installed into my 94del sol si. and i was quoted 4000 to have a ls vtec installed.
and now depending on the price and performance im thinking maybe the b16a might be give me more for my money and i would just like some more input on the matter.
i was quoted 4500 to have a b18c1 installed into my 94del sol si. and i was quoted 4000 to have a ls vtec installed.
and now depending on the price and performance im thinking maybe the b16a might be give me more for my money and i would just like some more input on the matter.
07-31-2004, 11:53 PM
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Re: ls vtec? (tcr03)
you can get a full jdm gsr swap from hmotorsonline.com shipped to your door for about 3400 bucks.
install the motor yourself = priceless and being proud of yourself.
if you can't install it yourself, i charge 400 bucks for labor for a motor swap. if a shop is charging you way more than that, they are ripping you off.
learn some stuff and swap it in yourself. i would go with the gsr motor instead of the b16. i have a jdm gsr motor and i'm happy with it. in the low 14's with no problems.
install the motor yourself = priceless and being proud of yourself.
if you can't install it yourself, i charge 400 bucks for labor for a motor swap. if a shop is charging you way more than that, they are ripping you off.
learn some stuff and swap it in yourself. i would go with the gsr motor instead of the b16. i have a jdm gsr motor and i'm happy with it. in the low 14's with no problems.
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Re: ls vtec? (tcr03)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tcr03 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok so ive been doing alot of looking and asking and it seems everyone is against the ls vtec. and with the price of a b18c1 im wondering if it would be better to get a b16a and build that.
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Where were you looking? I'm not against the LS/V set up at all, if it's done correctly. If you're going to just slap a Vtec head on an LS block, I wouldn't do it, but if you're going to change the pistons, and add a set of rod bolts, and have an experienced builder doing the work for you (if you're not doing it for yourself), then you can make some decent power for cheap.
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Where were you looking? I'm not against the LS/V set up at all, if it's done correctly. If you're going to just slap a Vtec head on an LS block, I wouldn't do it, but if you're going to change the pistons, and add a set of rod bolts, and have an experienced builder doing the work for you (if you're not doing it for yourself), then you can make some decent power for cheap.
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