I'm planning to buy a friend of mine's (94-96?) Integra. It's got the type s stuff on the interier but that doesnt mean anything. It has an oil leak at the head gasket and needs a new throwout bearing. I'm getting the throwout bearing soon but since I need new head gaskets I'm just going to buy a new head entirely.

I want to get a DOHC Type R head. I'm more into the rock crawling aspect of vehicles so I might sound a little noobish around the racing scene. (Check out my site http://jason.herrjohannes.com/index.htm)

Anyway, if I have the year correct I'm trying to get the most power out of this thing as I can without any MAJOR modifications. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I was talking to a friend of mine tonight about doing it and someone had told him in order for the Type R head to work some drilling with a drill press would need to be done to widen some holes inside the engine for better oil flow.

A) Is this necessary?

B) What are some recommended setups some of you could throw at me?

C) Unless I can find a steal on an entire motor then I don't think I want to do any serious modifications at this point.

Thanks,

Jason

EDIT: Also, would V-Tec have any appearance in this?


Modified by KingsTypeR at 10:16 PM 10/26/2005


Modified by KingsTypeR at 10:17 PM 10/26/2005


Modified by KingsTypeR at 10:17 PM 10/26/2005

 

Your friend does not know wtf he is talking about...i seriouslly dont recomend a Ls-Vtec swap for someone new to this...

 

Alright well what should I do then? I'm hoping to get this Acura for around $1000-1500. I have better plans for it later but I just want some quick powerups for it to get me around for a little while. I'm totally new to motor series with Honda's. I know Toyota's fairly well but not the adaptability/versaitility aspects of the Honda motor and heads. So please help me out, I don't want to sound like a fool.

Thanks.

 

no man ls v-tec is not good unless you have done some massive research on it...u will prob be better of building the ls...or finding someone that can do it right. There are plent of threads on here with help with ls v-tec check em out. Good luck

 

to benefit from a ls-vtec you will need a complete motor rebuild. Just turbo your ls, the low compression loves boost, Ive heard nothing but good about turbo ls's and reliability.

 

Before building a LS/VTEC you should do a little more searching on here and decide if you still want to do it. I built my motor myself so if you need help feel free to send me a PM.

I think the most important thing in the build is making sure to put teflon tape on all of the oil feed fittings to help prevent leaking.

 

ls/vtec is a huge commitment and is more than just slapping a vtec head on an ls block, youll be much better off swapping in a gsr motor (B18C) or doing an ls build for either turbo or all motor

 

just turbo the LS.

when i had my 99 LS/turbo, i walked all over a few type R's in my area.

 

As every one has stated you need to spend some serious time to fully understand the LS/Vtec swap. Plenty of people do it, but only a few do it right and get the best results.

I am sure you can find a nice GSR tranny and motor swap. This will give you more HP and the reliability of factory.

You can also go turbo, but once again you want to spend a lot of time here and in the FI forum, that way you can fuly understand what you are getting into.

Or you can do a few minor upgrades and do a lot of suspension work. The car wont be the fastest around, but it will be really fun to drive around the twisties!!!!

 

Rhino rock crawlers use the B20 motor.

 

Ok.

So what head should I buy? Like I said in my first post, it has a head gasket leak so I'm just going to buy a new head. The throwout bearing isint anything performance wise I know just allows proper engagement of the clutch plate and fly wheel (right?)

So should I get a GSR head? You guys can spit out all you want. Flame if you want it doesnt bother me I just want to learn and be able to know what I'm talking about planning this build. It would take me a little bit to save up for a turbo but it COULD be done.

Thanks guys.

Jason

 

Juat replace the head gasket and boost it. No need to replace the whole head for nothing...

 

Alright. So new throwout bearing and head gaskets. Stick with the stock head?

For the turbo: Which ones fit this model best? I'm looking for power and reliability. If it breaks it breaks I've gone through that SOOOOOO many times modding my 4Runner.

Cost IS a factor but labor is not. So the best bang for my buck is what I'm after. I want this thing to be a beast but if I get a big *** turbo wont I need some internals as well?

Thanks for the replies.

 

good to see a fellow from yota_tech, I love my Yota, I miss low range and ground clearance but, MPG rules all

Turbo > Headswaps

what are your power goals for the car?
Do you take care of your car?

PS. that SAS makes me Nutt!

Best bang for the buck is TURBO!!!

 

pick up a t3/60-1.


and get some type of tuning.

 

Edlebrock makes some good turbo's and the kits are some of the most complete ones to get which is good to those who are new to it

 

Honestly i think the most reliable turbo kit for a stock motor is the greddy bolt on kit .

 

ls/vtec is hte way to go

 

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yes there we go.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by low430 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good to see a fellow from yota_tech, I love my Yota, I miss low range and ground clearance but, MPG rules all

Turbo &gt; Headswaps

what are your power goals for the car?
Do you take care of your car?

PS. that SAS makes me Nutt!

Best bang for the buck is TURBO!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks. Yes, a gear tooth shot out of the axle last Friday. I'm pulling the cover this weekend so I will be able to see if my locker is destroyed. I'm going to be furious if it is. heh

Anyway, I just want some quick power. I'm going for acceleration. Which is why I'm trying to figure out if I need to buy a new head or keep the one I have now and do other while saving for the turbo.

More help!!!!

ALSO: I was told if I put a Type-R head on this LS motor then I will need a drill press to widen some holes for better oil flow. Is this true?

 

save your money, buid the LS get the LS head ported and sleeve the block and balance and print the crank turbo that baby and youll be happy.

Talk to Thurman he has a boosted LS and its SICK! yes Turbo Type R will be faster but so what your not going into drag racing, A turbo LS will blow the doors off a lot of other cars. Also you can run 8 PSI on the stock block without building it you should be around 250 -300 HP

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by low430 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">save your money, buid the LS get the LS head ported and sleeve the block and balance and print the crank turbo that baby and youll be happy.

Talk to Thurman he has a boosted LS and its SICK! yes Turbo Type R will be faster but so what your not going into drag racing, A turbo LS will blow the doors off a lot of other cars. Also you can run 8 PSI on the stock block without building it you should be around 250 -300 HP</TD></TR></TABLE>

dude you are the man. I will contact you.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostjunkie757 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just turbo the LS. </TD></TR></TABLE>
build the block .
and you will be more than happy.