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Old 11-18-2001, 10:17 AM
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Default Should I go ls/vtec?

I already have a b16a sirII in my 93 hatch. It doesn't feel fast enough right now. An owner of a shop in my town says he can put in the ls block ported and polished everyting using my b16a head for less than a grand. How much faster would I be? And is it worth it? Oh, there would be better pistons and cams also.

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Old 11-18-2001, 10:21 AM
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Default Re: Should I go ls/vtec? (hb_racer)


it will only be margianally quicker at best depeding on what parts are used, if he is going to use LS pistons, don't plan on reving very high. and if your not 100% sold on his ability as an engine assembler. prepare for non stop problems.
buy a turbo instead.
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Default Re: Should I go ls/vtec? (DragIIcivic)

get ls/vtec
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Default Re: Should I go ls/vtec? (hb_racer)

do it right.. get a gsr block. honda knows what they're doing.
Old 11-18-2001, 12:07 PM
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Default Re: Should I go ls/vtec? (supergreenSol)

i say you should get it.. less than a grand... why not
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Default Re: Should I go ls/vtec? (white eg)

Wow no one agreed on the same thing. Until now, get the GSR motor.
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