I was wondering what would be better for the buck and the long run consider a bacic ls vtec noting wild and a fully built b16 hp/tq it going to be in a em1 and also suggestion on what parts to go wit for the best setup

 

you'll make more power with an lsvtec because of it's displacement advantage. a b16 would probably be more reliable, but either can be reliable.

 

just buy an LS block and there goes your LS/Vtec wid ur b16 tranny

 

your comparing power outputs of a fully built b16 and a basically stock ls/vtec?

my vote goes to ls/vtec...not that the b16 is a bad motor but it will be cheaper to ls/vtec it.

 

ls/vtec they have more potential than a b16.

 

how much power could be expected out of both how much would a ls vtec come out to

 

lsvtec = 0-200whp
b16 = 0-200whp

you'd make more torque with an lsvtec that's for damn sure

 

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it all depends on what you are going to do with them...and since you have an EM1 you already have a VTEC head so all you have to do is find an LS bottom end and follow the appropriate steps to put the vtec head on the block. You can find an LS block for dirt cheap if you know where to look, i got my complete shortblock for $50

 

i got mine for free lol. it depends on what u want to put in the bottom end. i have seen a few ls/vtecs using honda parts except for cams make 220whp

 

for daily driving go with the ls/vtec

 

can't you stroke the b16 to get the same displacement as the ls?

 

When it comes to modifying the LS/VTEC there may be more little pains in the *** when trying to apply a part (meant for a whole original motor) to a "Frankenstein", depending on the part. Plus, with a B16, a stroker kit and some used OEM parts will get it's horsepower and torque up significantly and is far easier than building a Frank motor.

 

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with boring and stroking

 

I wouldn't spend any money trying to stroke the B16 vs.going ls/vtec. I'd go the cheaper route ls/v FTW