LS/VTEC...what head?
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LS/VTEC...what head?
hey guys my buddy is interested in doing and ls/vtec. hes got a DA right now and the stock ls just isnt doing in for him. i heard that the b16 head is the best flowing head....true or false? if it is false then what head is best? what would also be the best cam set up without breaking the bank? thanks in adavance. 
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Re: LS/VTEC...what head? (EK 2 9K)
b16 head in a DA is better. i think with the gsr head you have to make a custom intake cause of how the manifold sits. cam set up would be just itr or ctr. you can find them for 250-300.
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Re: LS/VTEC...what head? (smileycvc)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smileycvc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">B16 hands down. Flows better </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: LS/VTEC...what head? (VRD^sam)
blah...i remember that there was a flow chart some where floating around h-t..
B16<GSR< ITR
people got to remember that the itr which is the b16 will outflow both since it is mildly ported and polish. a regular b16 head will not outflow a gsr head too....
B16<GSR< ITR
people got to remember that the itr which is the b16 will outflow both since it is mildly ported and polish. a regular b16 head will not outflow a gsr head too....
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Re: LS/VTEC...what head? (SYTFU Tommy.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SYTFU Tommy. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a regular b16 head will not outflow a gsr head too....</TD></TR></TABLE>
That last part didnt really make sense are you saying a B16 will or will not outflow a GSR.
1. ITR
2. B16
3. GSR
Thats just the way it is.
That last part didnt really make sense are you saying a B16 will or will not outflow a GSR.
1. ITR
2. B16
3. GSR
Thats just the way it is.
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Re: LS/VTEC...what head? (smileycvc)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SYTFU Tommy. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> a regular b16 head will not outflow a gsr head too....</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: LS/VTEC...what head? (SYTFU Tommy.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SYTFU Tommy. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">GSR>B16 head flow wise.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I dont think so. Where did you hear this? I read that the B16 head out flowed the GSR head until they hit .450 valve lift. So unless your running a ridiculous cam the B16 is gonna flow better.
I dont think so. Where did you hear this? I read that the B16 head out flowed the GSR head until they hit .450 valve lift. So unless your running a ridiculous cam the B16 is gonna flow better.
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Well now if you want to narrow it down between the B16 and the ITR it the ITR for sure. It is a hand polished B16 head. It also has a more aggresive cam and a stiffer valvetrain. However if you plan on doing any head work anyways just buy a b16 head and save the money toward a set of cams or a port an polish.
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Re: LS/VTEC...what head? (smileycvc)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smileycvc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well now if you want to narrow it down between the B16 and the ITR it the ITR for sure. It is a hand polished B16 head. It also has a more aggresive cam and a stiffer valvetrain. However if you plan on doing any head work anyways just buy a b16 head and save the money toward a set of cams or a port an polish. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94typeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">theres a flow sheet around that shows b16 and gsr is pretty much the same flow rate</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah its really close the GSR will actually flow better, but it requires a huge cam. Alot of people dont take into consideration the lift and duration.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95TegSE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't want to get into the flow debate, but the GSR head will net you a higher CR due to its slightly smaller combustion chamber.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Also true.
Yeah its really close the GSR will actually flow better, but it requires a huge cam. Alot of people dont take into consideration the lift and duration.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95TegSE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't want to get into the flow debate, but the GSR head will net you a higher CR due to its slightly smaller combustion chamber.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Also true.
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