I have a 92 ls with almost 170,000 on it. It still runs good and strong with the exception with a slight ticking noise from the engine which i believe is loose valves. I need to get those adjusted. Anyways, I am planning on peicing together a turbo kit in the near future, but before that, i was wondering if I should get a new/used b18a or rebuild the engine...new rods, pistons...ect. Also, which would cost more? Im pretty sure that rebuilding the engine would cost more, but i just wanted to be sure, and if anyone knows a way that it wouldnt cost more, let me know. Any advice or opinions would be great, thanks.

 

i mean b18b

 

Rebuilding is probably going to be better than installing another B18, because you don't know the history of the motor. I think a Drag kit would make the car extremely fun to drive, and you don't need a rebuild, but it is always added insurance. Search around for ideas on rebuilds and what components work for turbo LS's. Good luck.

 

thanks for your input jdmthoughts, I will probably be doing a rebuild.

 

doing a compression test will give you a better idea of how suitable the engine will be for turbo applications

 

aight

 

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best advice

I know of at least one teg with 150k+ on the B18b motor with a turbo kit 6 or 8 PSI