i currently own a 97 ls dc4 i want to make a decent horsepower wat would be the best, less of a hassle, get the most horsepower for my money, and a the same time be reliable for a daily driver i have a budget of 2500 i like ls vtec but i dont want to run into problems with my motor in the long run i also like the turbo ls wat would be my best move go with ls vtec or ls turbo thank you does anyone have any pictures of their ls turbo set up thank u

 

You dont have nearly enough for a proper running turbo setup. You said its a daily driver so you dont want to skimp on parts/tuning.

You can do an lsvtec setup within your budget and it deffinatly will give you some more power. But dont expect crazy power and runing 10's on an lsvtec setup unless you have alot more money to spend.

 

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I can disagree. Many people piece together decent turbo setups for less than 2000 dollars. You just have to shop smart.

 

lol

 

ya umm 2500 is about right for a decent turbo setup. ive got a friend whos got a built ls-vtec and hes told me that if he could go back hed boost it. you get way more bang for your buck with turbo just make sure you run low psi and dont get pulled over

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ladc489 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i currently own a 97 ls dc4 i want to make a decent horsepower wat would be the best, less of a hassle, get the most horsepower for my money, and a the same time be reliable for a daily driver i have a budget of 2500 i like ls vtec but i dont want to run into problems with my motor in the long run i also like the turbo ls wat would be my best move go with ls vtec or ls turbo thank you does anyone have any pictures of their ls turbo set up thank u </TD></TR></TABLE>YEA I THINK U SHOULD GO LS TURBO MY FRIEND HAS A 95 LS ON A 99 CIVIC HE PUSHING ABOUT 350 HP HE CHANGE INTERNALS SO HE ALRIGHT IT FAST SO YEA MAN GO BOOST@......

 

I piecing my turbo kit together, I have everything except for the turbo. Some of the stuff I bought used.

*used*AFI ramhorn mani, downpipe and dumptube - 600
Tial 38mm wastegate - 220
hks ssqv bov ver.2 - 200
*used*Precision 350hp Intercooler - 150
Intercooler piping - 150
Precision 525cc injectors - 260
Walbro 255 fp - 100

soon to purchase garrett .57 trim t3/t4 .63 a/r - 600, give or take


So there you have it. You'd still have to cover the cost of having your downpipe welded and the price of getting it tuned.

Also, it can be cheaper if you went with a cheaper cast iron or log style manifold.

 

i wouldnt do either both r gonna cost money and tuneing is key,drop b18c1 quick and easy swap and reliable,decent power???

 

I'd just go a simple turbo kit, or buy one premade like a Rev Hard Stage 2. People run those all the time making about 225-250'ish HP on stock internals, and DD that stuff. Just don't turn up the boost or try for crazy HP gains and you'll be fine.

 

^ +1. Some shops put together pretty nice custom kits, mite want to look into that also.

 

wow good info's i would need this in da future!

 

I'm pretty much in the same situation as you. I've pretty much decided on swapping b18c1 so i have the reliability of a stock honda motor.

 

do ebay setup. change few things and get it tuned for sure and you will be good to go.

 

Don't do ebay setup. You will run into more problems than it's worth with ebay.

 

turbo LS is the only smart use of that money if it has to go into your car...

 

I say ls vtec turbo. But then that outta your budget.

 

damn brought this post back from the dead. Anyways, changed my mind. Boost ftw lol

 

I would say LS Turbo.

 

b18c would be the best way to keep it reliable add some bolts on for decent power IMO

 

the best thing to do is save your money and find ways to prevent your car from getting stolen. all those things attract too much attention. i had to learn the hard way...

 

boost it

 

i have a Ls/VTEC and love it i beat a ls turbo before so doesnt matter to me get what you like the best .

 

about how much would it cost to put a vtec head on a ls anyways?
b/c i want to do that soon.

 

++1

i dont now anyone who has had a cheap turbo or build hah.. u wanna buy my ls/vtec motor turn key 100 miles i spent 3.5k u can have it for $2500..im over it. got refd..ended up costing to much to prove my case so i detroyed the car by parting it out.

b16 head supertech built
new everything in the head

motion assembly
super tech valves and springs
3 angle vlave job
ported & polished
new diz
si manifold
built bottom end
new everthing
arp
all fresh oil and water pump, belt, bearings
itr pistons
DC4 into 1headers
apex vtec controller
msd 2 step and box with coil
brand new skunk2 cam gears

come get it

isawul00k@yahoo.com

 

This topic never dies...nor does it end well. I say do both.