just bought an 88 crx si with a b18b1 swap in it already. i was curious about doin LS VTEC with it and was wondering how reliable is it because i heard it typically doesnt last long. is there any it can be done properly, money doesnt really matter, so that it will last for a long long time????? also what is needed to do this, just a VTEC head and some oil lines that i know off, what else?

 

It reallly depends how its build, find a good builder then u b itte

 

just boost it you will be much happier

 

Strange that they just thru in an LS engine and called it a day but I guess that's better than the D16. In your case, having the LS really doesn't help out since you have to find a VTEC head, computer, wiring harness, etc and have the head and block modified for oiling and THEN address any concerns you may have with the LS bottom end's reliability.

 

Check here.

http://www.importreview.com/reviews/lsvtec.html

Pretty costly

 

Go and pick up the new sport compact car mag, has a detailed DIY LSVTEC conversion article with an LS in an EF... Pick it up.

As far as relibility goes.. Use ARP rod studs, Balance and micropolish the crank, and use good bearings... you'll be fine.

 

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YUP.. And a GSR girdle would help also..
Although u dont need it if u plan on getting the rotating assembly balanced..

 

yea build the internals and make sure that you get a good builder... some people dont research throughly enough that is why some thing is always wrong...