I currently have a b16 but want a bigger displacement... should i get a gsr block or just an ls block? i want to get a block and use the b16 head i have now. i want it to be an all motor setup so headwork and block work will be done to it... which one should i get? any suggestions?

 

just get the b18a or b block and bust a lsVTEC. the block is cheaper than a gsr block and it has more displacement. but be prepared for some hardcore maintenence.

 

hard core maintenance? like? is it as reliable as a gsr built block?

 

here this might help you out a little bit, look at the reliability section on this page http://www.importreview.com/reviews/lsvtec.html


[Modified by PSIKOTICcrx, 12:51 PM 11/10/2002]

 

different cranks(strokes) is why the displacement is different, but they have the same blocks (well not too sure, but they all have the same bore size)

 

that helped alot.. anything like that for a b18c block? hehe

 

I'm in the same boat you are. I just bought a b18c5 block But if it is gsr or ls I would go GSR

 

get b20 from crv

 

personally....i got a GSR motor...because its more reliable PERIOD. if you get your LS/VTEC done right...and take care of it...you should have no problems....but i havent heard anything but bad from those

 

how much for b18c5 block?

 

I got mine through a friend. But it was $975 with no more then like 35k miles

 

i 2nd the B20 block from the crv

 

vtec bottom ends own. hands down. they will last longer and run better. B18C1 would be my choice, as you are probably changing the pistons, possibly rods, and a full balance is in order. better way to get type r quality with higher compression.