wsup ppl
I have a 92 DA and thinking about going LS-VTEC.
Only concern is the block has 150,000+ miles.
I'm the 3rd owner of the car.
Wanna go LS-VTEC because it cost less than a GSR swap.
I still want the torque but with a better bottom end.
I just don't know if the B18 block is good for it.
I've had the car for about a month and everything runs well.
Well maintained with all records
Oil changed every 3g's with full synthetic.
Tell me what you guys think.
Thanks.

 

Rebuild the bottom end and do it. I've had my ls/vtec for a little over a year and I dont regret it a bit. BTW my block had 165k miles on it when I mated it with my B16 head. I'm planning to rebuild the bottom end soon.

 

mine had less then 140k and its great. just rebuild the bottom end and new rings you should be fine.

 

how would i rebuild the bottem end? what do i have to do? Thanks again folks.

 

like everyone said rebuild the bottom end, and dont rev it to 8 the stock redline will still be the same even though it will rev further the bottom end isnt built for it and if taken there often ull problly end up throwing a rod

 

A few things:

-balance the bottom end
-install arp rod bolts
-install a gsr water pump

Also consider an LS/VTEC kit such as the Golden Eagle kit.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kendall &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A few things:

-balance the bottom end
-install arp rod bolts
-install a gsr water pump

Also consider an LS/VTEC kit such as the Golden Eagle kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Listen to this man.

 

Yo! Thanks for the replies. Does anyone know if Red Zone Performance in San Jo do motor swaps or ls vtec conversions. I know what they sell motors and what not, just don't know if they do anything else. Thanks again.

 

in the long run...if you find a cheap GSR swap, it will cost less than LS/Vtec...that is, if you do LS/Vtec right (IMO)...

 

you can get good power out of a lsvtec. DAs also have a strong bottom end stock so after u build it up it will be reliable

 

BUILD BLOCK , SLAP ON THE HEAD ! GOOD TO GO !!!!

 

ur making it sound too easy for the guy...

 

rule of thumb is
if ur doing lsvtec
on a old motor THAT NEEDS TO be rebuilt
rebuild+slap head

80% of the failures of ls/vtec is people that have 120k stock block just slap on a head and start reving the **** outa it


i would do it if you can rebuild the bottom

btw redzone is 5mins away from me
they do good work for great prices
ask for jermey

also what tint % is that?
i have the same car+color
gotta get a tint soon

 

go turbo

 

Yo... thanks again yall... started checking the block this weekend with a friend who is a mechanic... externally everything is good... previous owner was also a mechanic he replaced everything that was needed before selling the car... gonna do a compression test and a vacuum/leak down test monday... if thats good to go, i'll start picking up parts for my project... thanks everyone... ill let you know when the finish project is completed.... peace...

 

Make sure you get pics of everything and keep us updated.

LS/VTEC DA's 4 life!!!

 

good lookin with red zone...
I hear a lot of good things about them...
I'm considering buying the parts and letting them do the labor...
I can do the ls/vtec with a couple of friends but I have some doubts...
Maybe I'll leave it up to the professionals...

Don't know about the tint...
Although the % is perfect for me and the weather here...
Peace

 

Nice,
&lt;-- :Sighs: Im waiting to buy a DA, need money

 

yea get it, get w-e you want. dont ask people after all it will be yours not us here on h-t....

 

Sexy car man, it's nice to see a milano RED(not pink) G2.

 

relax... just asking opinions... take it with a grain of salt....

 

thanks man....