LS/VTEC or B20/VTEC
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LS/VTEC or B20/VTEC
Just a general opinion. I'm looking at a Frankenstein hybrid swap. Either a LS/VTEC or a B20/VTEC in my lil '94 Si.
Now, I have heard that LS/VTECs aren't really as reliable as their true VTEC counterparts. I believe that is due to the longer stroke from the stock B18B crank. But I also believe that is the same thing that gives the hybrid a better torque curve than the B18Cs. Basically I would probably be getting a stroker kit if I were to get the LS/VTEC. New crank, pistons, rods, etc., and MAYBE aftermarket cams.
Or I was looking at a B20/VTEC. Which also have a great torque curve. However a lot has to go into making them correctly. See http://www.crvtec.com/. And if they are not done right, then they too can be unreliable.
So, what does everyone think?
Now, I have heard that LS/VTECs aren't really as reliable as their true VTEC counterparts. I believe that is due to the longer stroke from the stock B18B crank. But I also believe that is the same thing that gives the hybrid a better torque curve than the B18Cs. Basically I would probably be getting a stroker kit if I were to get the LS/VTEC. New crank, pistons, rods, etc., and MAYBE aftermarket cams.
Or I was looking at a B20/VTEC. Which also have a great torque curve. However a lot has to go into making them correctly. See http://www.crvtec.com/. And if they are not done right, then they too can be unreliable.
So, what does everyone think?
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Re: LS/VTEC or B20/VTEC (samdawgsol)
Thanks! And please no comments from anyone about how if you start building up an engine then the reliability will decrease from stock. This is a given. I'm looking for opinions, not criticism.
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Re: LS/VTEC or B20/VTEC (misledyouth)
Dont deal with the stress of building an engine that gives you minimal performance over built B18C, B16, B18B,etc...... I think most people build a LS/Vtec or B20/Vtec just to say the have one. I would suggest just getting a GSR and building that up. Just my $0.02 tho.
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