anyone been running an lsvtec set-up a while e.g. more than a year? if so how's it doing? Any major set-backs/rebuilds? Is it worth it in your opinion as opposed to slapping a snail on it?

 

over 2 years over 30,000 miles. Only problem was due to using b16a head studs instead of an ARP, which now are being used. Also if I had to do it over again, I would have done an obd0-obd1 conversion from the get-go.


If there is any one thing I can reccomend it is that if while you are performing this modification you do not have the funds to purchase and install various items (timing belt, water pump, main bearings, every gasket grommet, seal, etcc...) then simply do not do this. As well, if you are not completely capable of this installation or you are not able to pay someone who is, then do not do this.


that is all

 

my friend ls/vtec last a while now, he said the best way to keep it running good is maintaince as in more than normal.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bhive9024 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">over 2 years over 30,000 miles. Only problem was due to using b16a head studs instead of an ARP, which now are being used. Also if I had to do it over again, I would have done an obd0-obd1 conversion from the get-go.


If there is any one thing I can reccomend it is that if while you are performing this modification you do not have the funds to purchase and install various items (timing belt, water pump, main bearings, every gasket grommet, seal, etcc...) then simply do not do this. As well, if you are not completely capable of this installation or you are not able to pay someone who is, then do not do this.


that is all</TD></TR></TABLE>

luckily, i've been running my ls swap for about 2 years, before dropping in the motor we stripped it down and replaced the water pump, timing belt, all the hoses, gaskets, lines, distributor, plugs wires, seals etc... i've done the regular maintance routines so it's in tip top condition.

how much did it run you in the end? not including the maintenance parts?

 

i have about 10k miles on my crvtec setup

stock b16 valvetrain stock 2000 crv bottom

itr cams itr intake manafold itr throttle body

basic bolt ons

made 180/128 to the wheels

obd0-obd1 conversion and arp head studs

runs perfect, very happy with it

 

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i know lots of people running ls/vtec that have been running for a while, if its done right, it will last, just needs more maintaince than a stock b16

 

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how much did it run you in the end? not including the maintenance parts?</TD></TR></TABLE>


I spent 1300 on complete b16a motor and tranny w/ aftermarket JDM LSD and RS&R 4-2-1 header from japan. I sold the b16a block for 200 so essentially it cost me $1100. Excluding not necessary to the swap items, I spent an additional 3-400 in parts, also excluding installation costs

 

i pieced my first swap togther about a year and a half ago and it ended up being an ls/vtec. i got eveything i needed(motor, tranny, head, ecu) for about 900$ in the end. I made my own mounts and linkage and did the wiring w/ the help of a friend. It was really fast for stock everything minus the F.P.R.
I revved it to 8200k all the time and it lasted for about 9 months including a 1600mile road trip to san diego. then i blew a headgasket and moved on to another motor, then another, then another, and tommorrow i'm throwing it back in the beast and squeezing on it till the next one is built.
ls/vtecs are very fun and just as reliable as any of the parts used to make it up!