I currently have a 94 ls. I wanna put a turbo in it. My question is, would i be better of buying a gsr and turboing it or just turbo the ls? Im not looking for a a daily 12 second. I just want something quick (i wanna keep up with s2000, some mustang). I got the money to turbo the ls or get a gsr. If i get the gsr, i will turbo it in a couple of month (just enough time to save up? Which would i be better of doing?

 

there are two sides to this question.

Turbo ls = less power, with less cost of a new motor

Turbo GSR = slightly more power, with a expensive motor (higher revs)

That is if you are going to be hitting 12's with boost around 10+ psi DAILY

If you want to boost 10+ psi on a totally stock motor, i would go with a LS. then if you damage the motor you can find one for cheap.

With a GSr motor if you damage it you will be looking at taking out a loan to cover the cost of a low mileage b18c

I have a Gsr turbo with a GReddy turbo kit, which i keep under 8psi. which is about the most i would reccomend with a stock motor.

good luck

 

GSR, better in every single aspect.

 

how many miles are on your LS motor ? if the miles are not to high then stick w/ the LS . get sum cams , bigger injectors and you should do jus fine w/ the LS turbo .

 

Depends on how much money you want to spend.

 

it has 140k on it. The motor runs strong. doesn't burn any oil. im not lookling for a street beast, just something a little quick.


[Modified by brryder, 1:59 AM 9/23/2002]

 

Mmmm. boost + 140k = dead at 145k.

No seriously...your engine may run strong now, but if you decide to boost I think you should plan on a rebuild. The ol' beast won't like being force-fed.

 

Rebuild the motor then boost that ho. Dont listen to people that say "oh VTEC and turbo doesn't mix blah blah". If you put a turboed GSR against a turboed LS with equal drivers and same setup(motors are both in same conditioned) I guarantee you the GSR will walk over it.

If you have money to spend why not get an R motor, or better yet an H22 and boost it. If not, stick with your current B18B motor and boost that and you will be happy.

Your motor has a lot of miles so I would reccommend rebuilding it.

 

this topic has been beat to death and will always be full of mixed opinions...

so let me add mine...

LS turbo all the way, baby!

 

do the ls......... then get the vtec head............... then go turbo!

 

LS LS better flow and no screwy intakre mani