ls/vtec build
02-14-2012, 06:50 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
Time is something that a lot of people forget to use. In the end, it will be worth it to take your time. My last build took two tear downs, rebuilds, and about two years time.
02-14-2012, 07:43 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
Yea time is a huge part since I work six days a week but im in no rush. Im excited to start ordering parts for it and start rebuilding
02-14-2012, 10:04 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
Thanks for the PM, picking up arp connecting rod bolts and Head studs from the website you recommended, im Dean by the way. thanks i'll be referring to your build. got a question since you work for Honda are you machining the block and head at your shop?
02-15-2012, 04:12 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
Alright that's Kool. My shop doesn't machine anything, we usually send it out to a shop to get machined. We rarely send anything out anyways. I'm taking my block to a shop my dad took his Camaro block too. He also gonna show me some pointers on p&p and some other things.
02-15-2012, 06:25 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
All sounds good, but when i built mine i also used an LS headgasket and i wld constantly over-heat.... went and bought a GSR head-gasket and it fixed it. So my 2 cents would be use a VTEC head-gasket.
02-15-2012, 06:43 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
alright, thanks for that advice. i will def look into it, is it due to the passages going through to the head? what what the main diferrence?
02-15-2012, 10:18 PM
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I am not exactly sure what the differences are, but they are different gaskets as they have different part numbers. I would use a B18C or B16A head gasket.
02-16-2012, 06:30 AM
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Sounds like it will b nice if u wouldn't mind can u send a message or post the cost of ur build... Or some guesstimates please... I am looking at doin a similar build... Thanks and good luck to ya man
02-22-2012, 02:19 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
its going good, bringing my block to the machine shop tomorrow to get it all checked out finally. been super busy at work and had no time to bring it. actually trying to pick up a 94 4 door for my dd so i can build this motor up more than what i planned. hopefully everything works out. tryin to build an all motor beast if i get this 4 door
02-22-2012, 02:53 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
Gonna be sweet for sure, can't wait to see outcome bro!!
On a side note, if anyone viewing this thread wants to know how to build a lsvtec, I have a pretty decent how-to write up on it! Pm me your email and I'll send it!
No intent on threadjacking op, just trying to share some info!
On a side note, if anyone viewing this thread wants to know how to build a lsvtec, I have a pretty decent how-to write up on it! Pm me your email and I'll send it!
No intent on threadjacking op, just trying to share some info!
02-22-2012, 03:05 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
yea man, i wanna completely restore my coupe too, alot of rust under there due to the northeast winters. got alot of plans lol
02-22-2012, 03:22 PM
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02-22-2012, 06:54 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
yea they are all like that, but like you said all the cross hatches are still there and clearly visible. its goin to the shop tomorrow. im gonna put up some pics when i get it back.
02-28-2012, 04:44 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
my block is all done, got hot tanked honed and decked. didnt need to be bored so he left it. ill be posting up pics when i go pick it up. gotta send the head soon. have some big plans for this build
02-29-2012, 05:18 PM
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Very interested in this build. I just resurrected a 2000 Honda Civic SI that was in pieces and I want to to a B18c shortblock rebuild and swap. Your motor rebuild looks like a lot of fun, and someting you can be very proud of since you are doing the work, good luck I look forward to seeing you finish this.
02-29-2012, 05:46 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
thanks alot, i still have a lot of questions since its my first one but its gonna be sick when im done, picking up a beater in the next couple days so i can build this one up more now i have a second car.
03-01-2012, 02:38 PM
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Re: ls/vtec build
yea man absolutely, starting my research on what i wanna do to it. was gonna go all oem but i got a beater so aftermarket is a possibility