ok so i blew the b16 in my si. time for a new motor so i have some choices. i can get a pretty good deal on a 98ls motor. to that i plan to use my si tranny. does any one here have just a straight ls swap into a coupe. how does it feel compared to the b16. any help greatly appreciated.

 

just get a Ls shortblock.

 

torque's aplenty it feels like it's faster, even though it's not.

 

how bad is ur b16 blown? can't fix it? LS are ok.... it all depends on the condition. i have friends w/ LS hatchs who can't break 15. and i have this one kid w/ a LS 93 coupe who hit 14.8. it all really depends dude. i'd rather fix the b16 though if u can.

 

well i sucked up enough water to put a hole in the block so no fix there. i think the head from the b16 is ok. so my thoughts were if i didnt like it w/out v-tec i could just swap the head for an ls-vtec. i also am in the process of buying a turbo kit. my brothers ls teg is just as fast as my si used to be. he had a gsr tranny and bolt ons. so i figure i am lighter then a teg so i should be doin ok.

 

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i was thinkin they would be pretty close performance wise. stock for stock the ls would pull on the lowend and the b16 would pull top end? and i know that the shorter gear ratios help alot on those motors. anybody else have any feedback?

 

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