Can i run a stock ls/vtec turbo with arp rod bolts and and rev to 8k? I only plan to run 6 psi until i build a ls block but until then this was my plan. I have heard of people running stock ls and gsr blocks on low boost and making mid 200 hp so i was wonder if this can work for me with the above stated and maybe a cometic head gasket. Thanx for the help I'm trying to have this thing together by the end of the summer i got everything to go ls/vtec except the vtec kit. So i was gonna put the head on my stock block and then bolt on the turbo by the end of the summer.

 

Im pretty much in the same boat as you--I blew my gsr block at the end of last year---threw together a ls/vtec until the gsr block is built--
golden eagle conversion kit
golden eagle block guard
arp headstuds

no dyno #'s and its not tuned--went 13.30 @105 5-6psi

 

what ecu are you running????

 

p72

 

obd1 or 2

 

OBD-2

oh-btw--I rev to 8100 all the time at the track
(dont really drive car hard on street)

7k+ miles

 

Well, i'm running a stock ls/vtec turbo setup and rev to 8k rpm all day long. The block is completely stock at 12 lbs of boost. I dyno at 261whp and 212 lbs of torque. A good tune will do wonder for you. I do have arp head stud though. You should be okay to 8k on stock rod bolts if you have a good tune.

 

thank for the help man.... anybody else???? oh yeah 12SEC CIV how do you plan to tune your car

 

my friend runs to 8k everytime on his stock ls/vtec...soon to be turbo whenever he puts it on

 

Hey redturbocivic. What's your setup?? Tony tune my car on neptune, but my stock greddy dp and 2.5" catback was holding me back. I'm probably going to bring the car back to dallas after I get the 3" dp and catback.

 

i was just making sure. i have arp head studs and rod bolts just wonder if the was anything else i need in anticipation of boost. Like a metal haedgasket like a cometic or for all you mid atlantic people a inline pro gasket.

 

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honestly, im not going to tune it! my gsr build is complete and awaiting to be dropped in---currently running 440's and vafc hack
when i have it 10 psi w/ 110 oct...feels much faster then gsr did
(if i was to guess, 325ish)

dont be scared to rev it

 

pm'd you lsvtecracer on setup

 

thanks for all the help peeps the head should be on in a month. Just need to know about the thicker headgasket.

 

if i could've did the build a little diff--i woulda used a inline pro 2mm headgasket

 

12SEC CIV are you running a knock sensor???

 

i think this motor will take alot more abuse than you think it will. i have a stock LS/vtec and will be turbo in a couple of weeks. i will try to get about 250-300 hp out of it and i have a stock headgasket and all. and you could rev to 8k all the time. i actually was eerie of the same thing you are called Tony and asked him what he thought and he confidently said to rev to 8k n/a or boost.

 

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for that mater does anybody know if i have to run a knock sensor:
96 Integra RS
stock b18b block
stock '00 Si b16 head
obd2a p72 gsr ecu
vafc

oh and can i use the Si distributor with a odb2a ecu even though it's of an obd2b car

 

bump for answer to the above

 

uhh correct me if im wrong but you mentioned 3 OBD2 parts and asked if you could use them together, right? or did you mean one of those things actually isnt?
all OBD parts would be best, they all work together and plug in together. i use a knock sensor.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaluva &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for that mater does anybody know if i have to run a knock sensor:
96 Integra RS
stock b18b block
stock '00 Si b16 head
obd2a p72 gsr ecu
vafc

oh and can i use the Si distributor with a odb2a ecu even though it's of an obd2b car</TD></TR></TABLE> yes, the Si dizzy should plug in, if you have the right plug on the harness

 

oh, and i have a stock LS/vtec setup, gsr head w/ skunk2 manifold, inline pro t3 manifold, t3/to4e turbo, plan on trying to make 300+whp w/ it tuned w/ hondata ill let u kno when its complete

 

ok so any pics of where you put your knock sensors.