Im buying a obd1 b16 swap for my cx hatch in 2 months. Summer 2006 i plan on Getting an itr block or doing a basic LS/vtec setup. I'm leaning more towards getting the itr block and a itr or ctr intake cam. I'm keeping the b16 exhaust cam because i don't feel like changing the valve springs.


Modified by AlexanderTheGreat at 10:06 PM 11/11/2005

 

ITR block man....you will have higher compression than a stock LS bottom end will offer and its not as much of a frankenstien motor. Ethier way is a good setup with good potential.

 

Thanks for the imput. I'm thinking about buying the block brand new from acura or on ebay. I haven't decided yet.

 

oh yah torque ...and horrors..rarely ever probably becuz wasnt built rite... i have an LS/VTEC.....amazing all i got to say... people shouldn't underestimate LS/VTEC because it kills!

 

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Its all about how you build it (parts you use, installation). and maitance (tuning and such)

 

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x2

- Derek

 

 

i've seen my fair share of ls/vtec and type R....some good, some bad, and some freaken fast on both ends. depends on how much $$$$ ur throwing into it.

 

If youre just gonna build a really mild ls/vtec without cams, just go type r.

 

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. V8-eater, whats your Ls/V setup?

 

on that note...too much too list..ill post up my setup soon though

 

Alright. Thats straight.

 

Hmmm 50 50.

 

LS/VTEC!!!
dyno + tuninng = FAST!!!!

 

i have been wondering whether i want an ls/vtec or just a striaght b16b or b18c5 swap. this summer i will probably do the swap, i have plenty of time to start building an engine, but i think my final decisions are to just go with the Type R motor. I like it becuase it was a hand built motor with titanium springs and such, pretty much built for what i want, a motor that i can bounce off the limiter everyday and not worry about it. plus i want to get the whole swap with the tranny, i am building my car for track and want the LSD tranny. this way will be the easiest becuase i can drop the motor in and go, not have to worry about if i messed somethign up when i built the Ls/vtec or anything. i dont have a lot of money so i was leaning towards the ls.vtec but for what i want, track engine that can rev high and i can beat the **** out of, i am goign to go with the type R swap.

if i was building a drag car to win races, i would probably go with ls/vtec so i could build the motor up from bottom to top and get as much power as possible. but i need a daily driven track car.


good luck with your decission!

 

what would be a really good ls/vtec setup without throwing a ton of money into it? something very reliable preferably...

 

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Wrong and wrong.

 

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what is wrong? not the beating part, thats what it was made for. i beat the living hell out of my b16a and it loved it in the butt everyday.


eh, maybe wrong about the titanium part but definatly hand built with mild port and polish and other race inspired tlc.

 

gsr block, b16 head, itr cams, itr trans (gsr if boosting)


from the selections listed, go with the one that had itr cams.

my current setups is

ls block(forged pistons/rods) b16 head, gsr cams, gsr tranny, 57 trim t3/t4

 

well i've heard alot of stories about ls/vtecs smokeing cars left and right..but..heard plenty of stories and feedbacks about the problems..that come with it....i'd say just get a itr motor or k20 and end like that..haha...