Okay, lets say you already got a ls motor already.. You can either go ls/vtec or you can use that money and go for a turbo kit.... Which one would you opt for and which one would seem to be the VERY MOST RELIABLE for daily drive???? Keep in mind not planing to bullet proof the bottom end of the ls anytime soon just goin to boost on stock internals if choose to go with a turbo kit. How much psi of boost can the stock bottom end of the 95 ls can handle and still keep it reliable??? Which turbo kit would be the best fitment in a 88 crx? Drag? Greddy? Thanks for all opinions. I did search but didn't came up with anything useful. Please give me your opinions and suggestion as to why you choose this over that...

 

I see. Alrite another question... Okay if you say you gotta build the bottom end for ls vtec then you mind *** well go turbo rite??? Better bullet proof for more boost agree??? Which turn out would out kill the ls/vtec anyday yeah??

 

yeah but for the same money of a turbo kit u could of just got the bottom done and a regular vtec head???

funny how u guys say to go this route but don't even figure how much it costs


I was at this stage also before actually just building my Ls/Vtec
turbo u figure just 2500 for the kit and another 1500 or so to install right???

and well to build a bottom u looking at 1000 at most and 500 for the install
and the vtec head another 500 depending how new or old then like 200 for the gaskets and ls/vtec kit, and u should be about done u got something all motor to have fun they way u set it up is up to u
U can leave it ready for a turbo set up later on....

Just done raise compression to much, just in case

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrspeaker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ls-vtec are not reliable setups unless done right which would require building the bottom end and $$$$.....
if u dont build the bottom for ls-vtec u really cant rev past 7000rpm</TD></TR></TABLE>


I disagree.

I own an LSVTEC. I drove from AZ to NC at 4300 RPM / 70MPH. I get great mileage, excellent daily driver. I rev safely to 8k (doesn't make power past 8k). For a reliable LSVTEC, do it right. ARP head/rod studs, polish and balance the crank. I have LS crank/rods.

LSVTEC cars are more reliable than Turbo Cars. Turbo cars are generally high maintainence cars.

My Setup:

Engine Block: ’90 Integra LS B18A1. Balanced LS Crank, LS Rods, CTR Pistons 12.2:1 Compression, AEM Crank Pulley, Toda flywheel.

Cylinder Head: JDM Ported ITR Head, ITR Cams, Titanium springs and retainers. ITR Intake Manifold, AEM Cam Gears, JDM ITR Header, ARP Head Studs, MSD Plug Wires.

Transmission: YS1 LSD and ACT stage 1 clutch and Star pressure plate.

Misc: AEM Short Ram Air Intake, Apex’I VAFC VTEC Controller.

Suspension: Tokico Blue shocks, Neuspeed Race Springs, Cross Drilled rotors, Honda HX wheels with BFG 205/60/14s

 

Hmm, for the slim jim who thinks a LS/Vtec takes a lot of money to put together, it doesn't. You either do it right or you do it wrong, even if you use cheap parts. Just because you have bling into your motor doesn't mean your motor still couldn't go boom just as fast . Ls/Vtec motors are awsome motors, and can produce great power for little cash. Just do the properly little perks to it, and she will run like a champ .

 

Boost! You just have to realize when you boost it, there will be more work and maintenence involved.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IgniteTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Which one would you opt for and which one would seem to be the VERY MOST RELIABLE for daily drive???? </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LSVTEC 91 Civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Which one would you opt for</TD></TR></TABLE>

Like I said above...

 

it all depends on what YOU want not us i think you will end up spending more on a turbo kit, but you should have more power. with the ls/vtec you should spend less and make some decent power with the reliablity of n/a

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrspeaker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
.....dont u read......</TD></TR></TABLE>

Don't you type proper english?

 

ls/vtec just because of the sound of Vtec......which is more addicting than the bov fo a turbo..just my personal opinion---I've had both.

 

how about you get the ls/vtec setup then boost it... that way you don't have to decide between the two, you get the sound of the mad vtack power yo plus the swoooooosh blow off sound. plus it'd be fast

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by riceisnicenv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about you get the ls/vtec setup then boost it... that way you don't have to decide between the two, you get the sound of the mad vtack power yo plus the swoooooosh blow off sound. plus it'd be fast</TD></TR></TABLE>

Lolzzzzz if everyone here can think like you and think that they have unlimited funds then there would be no more decisions left to choose Like i'l say again I can only choose 1 route or the other.. If I do the ls/vtec then turbo.... I rather not even go the vtec route and just used that money for a better bulletproof bottom end for more boost which would kill the ls/vtec anyday

 

Reported to moderator, troll.

 

wuts wrong with that idiot.....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by krazie1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah but for the same money of a turbo kit u could of just got the bottom done and a regular vtec head???

U can leave it ready for a turbo set up later on....

Just done raise compression to much, just in case </TD></TR></TABLE>

I would go with this idea. If you turbo it now, and you decide you want more power later, thats a whole nother hastle. So i think for the money, your better off doing the LS/Vtec correctly and done right now, and then you'll have room for a Turbo on top of that later!

LS/Vtec Turbo... mad ponies yallz..

 

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