ls crank in a b18c block?
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ls crank in a b18c block?
has anyone done this...would it acheive the same out put as an lsvtec? i can get a b18c block for pretty good price would i be able to put an ls crank in it to give it that advantage....thanks guys.
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (delslow94)
I have seen guys on honda-acura.net that have done this (I believe you need to use a shorter rod) however you will have the same benefit of the longer stroke
of the LS crank w/ more CR... while benefitting from the VTEC infrastructure that is already there... IMO it seems to be the best way to go LS VTEC.
of the LS crank w/ more CR... while benefitting from the VTEC infrastructure that is already there... IMO it seems to be the best way to go LS VTEC.
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (delslow94)
Here, same questions and answers.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=436361
and
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=431588
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=436361
and
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=431588
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (delslow94)
It's not uncommon to put the LS crank in a B18C at all. Just remember, the counter weights will not clear the oil squirters. They will have to be removed, the holes drilled out, re-tapped and plugged with a bolt (or just welded shut). With that said, why not just go w/ a B18A/B (the only diff. would be the additional VTEC oil line anyways...no biggie.) 
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (GM2000ITR)
Just remember, the counter weights will not clear the oil squirters. They will have to be removed, the holes drilled out, re-tapped and plugged with a bolt (or just welded shut).
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (GM2000ITR)
I wouldn't do all that for 37cc of displacement. Plus the LS crank isn't as strong, isn't as well balanced, and doesn't oil as well at high RPM. Not to mention the drop in r/s ratio, unless you use raised pin pistons & longer rods(Eagle).
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (TimoneX)
LS cranks are just as strong(if not stronger due to their increased mass)than B18C cranks. Balancing is performed equally well on both cranks. I don't know about the oiling characteristics though, but I must say....I have not seen any journal differences. Just my $.02
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (GM2000ITR)
It's not uncommon to put the LS crank in a B18C at all. Just remember, the counter weights will not clear the oil squirters. They will have to be removed, the holes drilled out, re-tapped and plugged with a bolt (or just welded shut). With that said, why not just go w/ a B18A/B (the only diff. would be the additional VTEC oil line anyways...no biggie.)
I don't know what or who to believe, since no one replies with any detailed information about this.
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (Nameless)
It's not uncommon to put the LS crank in a B18C at all. Just remember, the counter weights will not clear the oil squirters. They will have to be removed, the holes drilled out, re-tapped and plugged with a bolt (or just welded shut). With that said, why not just go w/ a B18A/B (the only diff. would be the additional VTEC oil line anyways...no biggie.)
It's funny that you mention that the counterweights will hit the oil squirters... but you don't mention anything about the deck height of the B18c block if you use LS rods and an LS crank.
I don't know what or who to believe, since no one replies with any detailed information about this.
It's funny that you mention that the counterweights will hit the oil squirters... but you don't mention anything about the deck height of the B18c block if you use LS rods and an LS crank.
I don't know what or who to believe, since no one replies with any detailed information about this.
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (BabyDaddy)
LS rods are shorter and yes you can keep the oil squirters. I've been able to keep them with my 95mm crank eventhough it required some custom work.
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (Nameless)
machine off one corner of the squirter block, shorten the tubes and bend them a little, and finally neck-down the end so that they are the same diameter at the end as stock.
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (Nameless)
Have you personally seen that they hit the oil squirters or had experience with this?
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (sgT)
Have you personally seen that they hit the oil squirters or had experience with this?
I have done this many times and have found no clearance issues thus far.
I have done this many times and have found no clearance issues thus far.
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Re: ls crank in a b18c block? (Nameless)
Great.. who to believe.
He's talking about an LS crank. Shouldn't be any clearance issues with that.
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