LSVTEC or a B series to drop in my 92 hatch.

I currently have the block and transmission from a 1990 Integra (B18a1). I am starting to think dropping the B series engine is going to be less of a hassle. I can pick up a swap for ~2500 bucks.

But on the other hand, I should make more power with the LSVTEC. I was considering the following setup:
B18a1 block - polished crank, shot peened rods, etc..
GSR head - stock internals for now
Using the cable transmission from the Integra

After doing a few months of research, the LSVTEC is getting to be more expensive than I thought. I will need to buy:
Oil pump - $100
Water pump - $100
Timing belt - $30
Rod and main bearings - $100
ARP bolts - $100
VTEC dizzy - $175
VTEC solenoid - $200
VTEC conversion kit - $240
GSR head - $600
Pistons - $400

I know I am probably missing some stuff too...

I can get it assembled for $800 from a pretty reputable joint. But is it really worth it? I'm getting really disgusted because I already yanked the Integra motor out and it's sitting in my garage now.

Can someone provide me with some insight/experience? I'd really appreciate it.

 

LS is a b-series...so your asking if you should buy a whole complete vtec swap for $2500? what swap a B16A or B18C? It would be easier to go with a complete swap than build an LS vtec for sure...but, if put together right; an lsvtec will be faster..

 

Sorry guys, it will be a B16a. I'm so friggin frustrated...

I was so enthused to build the LSVTEC. I picked up an engine stand and an engine hoist, thinking I could do it myself. I seriously don't trust myself to build this sort of thing after doing the research. I want something that is reliable, but not necessarily a daily driver. Upstate NY roads and weather suck ***.

Convince me.

 

just go with that B16A swap make sure its a hydro trans.....you'll love the power..after that you could build your lsvtec yourself laterlater....

 

im pretty sure you can find a gsr head w/ dizzy, vtech solenoid for about ~600
also if your thinking getting pistons you might wanna sleeve the block while your in there, unless you don't plan on sleeving, but if you do itll save a lot of money and time

 

Link?

 

go ls/vtec!! i have a b16 with ctr cams and i found a running ls/vtec for 2200. when i get all the parts together ill have an extra b16 head. what shop u find?upstate ny?

 

It's a place in Poughkeepsie, Visions of Speed. They actually tried to spin me away from the LSVTEC, saying 'you aren't going to make any power with that'. They're really into boost...

 

How much for the head and what does it come with?

 

really? i was going to give them a call,i heard they're into boost, but so what?they just trying to get u to go to the dark side!!!lol

 

werd.

You have a head you want to sell?

 

hey!! check your pm!!

 

can you send to mike.aldrich@gmail.com

i really am a n00b...

 

go to your profile at the top of the page. then to pm

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by habla_punta &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's a place in Poughkeepsie, Visions of Speed. They actually tried to spin me away from the LSVTEC, saying 'you aren't going to make any power with that'. They're really into boost...</TD></TR></TABLE>If they have enough knowledge to say a comment like that, i wouldnt have enough confidence to go there...and Ls-vtecs can make power if built properly like stated. My 2 cents...

 

You're in NY..can you recommend someone?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by habla_punta &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You're in NY..can you recommend someone?</TD></TR></TABLE>Nrg-tech by far

 

Location?

Link?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by habla_punta &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Location?

Link?</TD></TR></TABLE>http://www.nrgtechracing.com/contact_us/index.html