LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
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LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
I have been doing a lot of reading for the past few days into the poorman's type r and I'm interested in it. I then began to see that people strayed away from this setup to go ls/vtec because there are kits available now and it has become more reliable of a setup then in earlier years. I myself am looking for reliability and dependability over all but I do want power as this is my daily driver but I am looking for a good platform to start with that later If I so choose I can do more.
Are these 2 indeed the same and if not what are the differences?
Are these 2 indeed the same and if not what are the differences?
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Re: LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
If I'm not mistaken they are pretty close... the Poor man's type R is pretty much a:
B18 Block
Vtec Head (B16, B18C, or even a type R head if you can find one)
Type R Cams
I believe you'll need a an ECU as well... I saw on another site that someone was using a P73 and P73 Pistons but I have no clue if those are necessary as I am by no means a motor pro.
The LS/VTEC is basically an LS block (i.e. B18B) with a Vtec head (B16A is most popular choice)
B18 Block
Vtec Head (B16, B18C, or even a type R head if you can find one)
Type R Cams
I believe you'll need a an ECU as well... I saw on another site that someone was using a P73 and P73 Pistons but I have no clue if those are necessary as I am by no means a motor pro.
The LS/VTEC is basically an LS block (i.e. B18B) with a Vtec head (B16A is most popular choice)
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Re: LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
They are NOT the same! Although LS and B20Vtec swaps are popular because they are cheap, a true vtec block still has the advantages.....
by using a true vtec block
- Has the proper oil passages for the vtec head
- "better" reliability for head gasket sealing in the long term
- the mains for the crank are better designed for strength
I am not bashing LSvtec, it's just that a B18C block is the better option out of the two
by using a true vtec block
- Has the proper oil passages for the vtec head
- "better" reliability for head gasket sealing in the long term
- the mains for the crank are better designed for strength
I am not bashing LSvtec, it's just that a B18C block is the better option out of the two
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Re: LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
They are NOT the same! Although LS and B20Vtec swaps are popular because they are cheap, a true vtec block still has the advantages.....
by using a true vtec block
- Has the proper oil passages for the vtec head
- "better" reliability for head gasket sealing in the long term
- the mains for the crank are better designed for strength
I am not bashing LSvtec, it's just that a B18C block is the better option out of the two
by using a true vtec block
- Has the proper oil passages for the vtec head
- "better" reliability for head gasket sealing in the long term
- the mains for the crank are better designed for strength
I am not bashing LSvtec, it's just that a B18C block is the better option out of the two
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Re: LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
man, for the longest time I thought a poor man's Type R is LSVTEC. What's the difference? As for LSVTEC, i've had 2 and I love it! Sure there's a lot of horror stories about them but mine is as reliable as any Honda motor i've owned. If you build them right, they are a lot of fun.
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man, for the longest time I thought a poor man's Type R is LSVTEC. What's the difference? As for LSVTEC, i've had 2 and I love it! Sure there's a lot of horror stories about them but mine is as reliable as any Honda motor i've owned. If you build them right, they are a lot of fun.
*also the B-series VTEC motors have oil squirters on the block to coat the cylinders. LS do not.
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Re: LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
A poor mans type R is a B18C block with PR3 head (B16)
A GSR is a B18C block with P72 head (gsr)
They are pretty much the same thing!!!!
An LS vtec is a NON vtec block with either vtec head bolted to it!!
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Re: LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
Do you know what a poor man's type R is? I never said anything about one being better than another.
A poor mans type R is a B18C block with PR3 head (B16)
A GSR is a B18C block with P72 head (gsr)
They are pretty much the same thing!!!!
An LS vtec is a NON vtec block with either vtec head bolted to it!!
A poor mans type R is a B18C block with PR3 head (B16)
A GSR is a B18C block with P72 head (gsr)
They are pretty much the same thing!!!!
An LS vtec is a NON vtec block with either vtec head bolted to it!!
As said before b16 head LOWERS compression.
The reason for LS/Vtec is for more torque and depending on which head more compression.
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if the b16 head lowers the compression on poor mans r, then the pmr would be more ideal for a mild turbo setup correct.
i prefer the ls/vtec when done correctly. my ls/vtec is done right and i have no complaints the horror stories i hear about are more like myths to me.
ls/b20 vtec is awesome
i prefer the ls/vtec when done correctly. my ls/vtec is done right and i have no complaints the horror stories i hear about are more like myths to me.
ls/b20 vtec is awesome
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if the b16 head lowers the compression on poor mans r, then the pmr would be more ideal for a mild turbo setup correct.
i prefer the ls/vtec when done correctly. my ls/vtec is done right and i have no complaints the horror stories i hear about are more like myths to me.
ls/b20 vtec is awesome
i prefer the ls/vtec when done correctly. my ls/vtec is done right and i have no complaints the horror stories i hear about are more like myths to me.
ls/b20 vtec is awesome
Same here man. I love my LSVTEC cuz I did it right and pretty much built it to be bullet-proof lol
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if the b16 head lowers the compression on poor mans r, then the pmr would be more ideal for a mild turbo setup correct.
i prefer the ls/vtec when done correctly. my ls/vtec is done right and i have no complaints the horror stories i hear about are more like myths to me.
ls/b20 vtec is awesome
i prefer the ls/vtec when done correctly. my ls/vtec is done right and i have no complaints the horror stories i hear about are more like myths to me.
ls/b20 vtec is awesome
Could someone chime in on this as I honestly know very little about this setup so I might be wrong.
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Re: LS/Vtec vs PoorMan's Type R
So I have a 94 del sol and i was thinking of building my d16 but what is this talk of a "poor mans" type R. What does it cost, about to do one of these?
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