ls/vtec redline??
11-27-2004, 12:05 PM
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ls/vtec redline??
i was told that when you do an ls/vtec setup that it redlines like at 6800 rpms? is this **** true.. then if it is i will have to set my vtec at like 4500 rpms.. i wouldnt get much outa the vtec.. im using a b20b bottom end and its redline is at 5700 or somthin.. so can anybody tell me what it revs at so i dont waste my time with this **** !! thanks
11-27-2004, 12:07 PM
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Depends on how much you build. Some people rev to 8,000 RPM on a stock block and head. The more you build and reinforce, the more you can rev.
11-27-2004, 12:39 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (sikcivic95)
lol well if your using a b16 or gsr ecu, your redlines going to be up in the 8k. Its not your redline they were talking about, they were saying oh since its a B20(or B18a) you cant rev it that high it cant take it. Which is a load of crap.
U can take an ls to 7600 no prob on stock internals...throw some arp rod bolts and u can hit 8k no prob. Im building an lsvtec and im taking that bitch to 8k when i shift.
U can take an ls to 7600 no prob on stock internals...throw some arp rod bolts and u can hit 8k no prob. Im building an lsvtec and im taking that bitch to 8k when i shift.
11-27-2004, 02:09 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (error)
ive heard alot of stories about ls/v's throwing rods after 3 months when u rev it to 8k on comletely stock internals on a regular basis, since u will be well exceeding the stock redline of the block. ive also heard of them lasting, but its all on u and if u got money to rebuild if it blows...or just do it right the first time
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11-27-2004, 04:54 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (Red Drag0n raWr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Red Drag0n raWr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">as long as you have rod bolts, good bearings, new rings, and good builder you can rev to 8 safely. </TD></TR></TABLE>
just as he said. just get some new bearings for your rods and crank, arp rod bolts and head studs then ur good to go.
just as he said. just get some new bearings for your rods and crank, arp rod bolts and head studs then ur good to go.
11-27-2004, 09:31 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (1slow_dx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1slow_dx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine redlines at 8. i have a ls block and gsr head. stock internals</TD></TR></TABLE>
how long have u had it and how often do u race it
how long have u had it and how often do u race it
11-28-2004, 03:04 AM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (JDM96SpecCTR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1slow_dx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine redlines at 8. i have a ls block and gsr head. stock internals</TD></TR></TABLE>
how many miles u got on that blocK?
how many miles u got on that blocK?
11-28-2004, 09:19 AM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (Red Drag0n raWr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Red Drag0n raWr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
how many miles u got on that blocK?</TD></TR></TABLE>
imo its a ticking time bomb to do that...
how many miles u got on that blocK?</TD></TR></TABLE>
imo its a ticking time bomb to do that...
11-28-2004, 09:29 AM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (itr_eg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itr_eg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just invest in some rod bolts and ull be okay 
</TD></TR></TABLE>I can vouch for this now...........I wish i wasnt stuborn and cheap when i built mine everything was bone stock ran incredible. real fun to drive and fast!!!! but rod bolts are a must..... i would suggest a block gaurd too......... your talkin like 200 in parts.... and the labor isnt to bad.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I can vouch for this now...........I wish i wasnt stuborn and cheap when i built mine everything was bone stock ran incredible. real fun to drive and fast!!!! but rod bolts are a must..... i would suggest a block gaurd too......... your talkin like 200 in parts.... and the labor isnt to bad.
11-28-2004, 10:20 AM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (Red Drag0n raWr)
the block is a b20b... i was goin for a crvtec i just called it an ls vtec.. iknow i know there is a huge diff.. i just forgot... well the block is from japan.. w/ aprox. 15k miles.. its not in yet.. i was making sure about everything before we drop her in
11-28-2004, 10:35 AM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (JDM96SpecCTR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM96SpecCTR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how long have u had it and how often do u race it</TD></TR></TABLE>
for about 8months now and once a week on the track.
for about 8months now and once a week on the track.
11-28-2004, 10:47 AM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (sikcivic95)
i reved my ls/vtec setup too 8200 all the time and i also have a b20/vtec with stock internals i reved too 8400 for 2 years everyday.. no problem with my rods or bolts
11-28-2004, 01:17 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (Silvabullet)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Silvabullet »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">on a stock ls vtec.. i'd bring it to about 7500-8000 just to be safe. i bring my to 8500 just because its fully built</TD></TR></TABLE>
fully built? and only 8500?
fully built? and only 8500?
11-28-2004, 01:36 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (itr_eg)
this topic has been covered so many times, i personally wouldnt take a stock ls bottom end over its stock redline, redlines are there to protect your motor, it will eventually let go.
11-28-2004, 01:48 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (93TealSi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93TealSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this topic has been covered so many times, i personally wouldnt take a stock ls bottom end over its stock redline, redlines are there to protect your motor, it will eventually let go.</TD></TR></TABLE> I totally agree. thats what they are there for. thats probalby why its called redline as in danger dont go higher than this redline
11-28-2004, 01:57 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (kaoss_11)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kaoss_11 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I totally agree. thats what they are there for. thats probalby why its called redline as in danger dont go higher than this redline</TD></TR></TABLE>
so your telling me that the "redline" on a stock b16 block with a 1.52 or 1.51 whatever rod/stroke ratio can only go to 8k because tahts the "redline"? lol n3gative. I know your talking about the ls bottom end, but you said you wouldn't take the bottom end past the "redline", seems liek 1 ls/vtec horror story goes a long ways and the many good stories go no where.
so your telling me that the "redline" on a stock b16 block with a 1.52 or 1.51 whatever rod/stroke ratio can only go to 8k because tahts the "redline"? lol n3gative. I know your talking about the ls bottom end, but you said you wouldn't take the bottom end past the "redline", seems liek 1 ls/vtec horror story goes a long ways and the many good stories go no where.
11-28-2004, 02:15 PM
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Re: ls/vtec redline?? (Red Drag0n raWr)
theres no way an ls/vtec is going to last as long as a gsr motor, no way, no how, if honda intended for them to be this way, you wouldnt have to run external oil feed lines etc.