I an wondering which timing belt will work for my LS/vtec, I already have a B16 timing belt with under 5k on it. So should I use the b16 or b18c/5, which is the right length? What's everyone else using? thanks

 

blocks are taller on b18's, so the b16 belt is too short.

 

So then the gsr or type-r belt will work?

 

If you're using the LS water pump (which I don't recommend) use a B20 belt.

For the GSR/ITR/B16 water pump, use the GSR/ITR belt.

 

thanks I'll be using the water pump off my b16 motor. thanks

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. S &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you're using the LS water pump (which I don't recommend) use a B20 belt.

For the GSR/ITR/B16 water pump, use the GSR/ITR belt.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what exactly is hte difference in ls/b20 belts? they have the same deck hieght, they use the same water pump... whats the difference?

 

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what exactly is hte difference in ls/b20 belts? they have the same deck hieght, they use the same water pump... whats the difference?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I though they were both the same..Both have 126 teeth and both are 26mm wide and they both have the same part numbers..

To the og poster,, yeah the b18c timing belt works when using the vtec water pump..

 

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what exactly is hte difference in ls/b20 belts? they have the same deck hieght, they use the same water pump... whats the difference?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't know if there is a difference, because I've never physically encountered either I'm all about the VTEC parts I'd assume they're the same, considering that except for the B20's bore, they're essentially the same engine.

Only difference b/w water pumps for B series are between VTEC and non VTEC pumps.

 

ls and b20 timing belts are exactly the same.

 

Just use a vtec water pump and oil pump and then use a gsr timing belt.

 

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LS/VTEC

If you are using a 22 tooth water pump, use a GSR P72 timing belt.

If you are using a 19 tooth water pump, use a LS timing belt.

B16's will use a Pr3 timing belt.


If you have a LS or B20 block, I highly recommend upgrading to the Vtec Oil pump for greater oil flow.

Also to use the 22 tooth water pump to avoid cavitation at high RPM's.

Good luck!