when parting together a swap (ls/vtec) should i be concerned with focusing on getting jdm this or that, or will i get the same affect?
example: if i got the jdm b16 head would it be the same as a usdm?
or a jdm b16 tranny vs usdm b tranny?

also, can i mix and match jdm and usdm parts?

 

yes they can be mix matched..and jdm parts are always better!!!!!!!!

 

how can you part a swap together if your parting it you would be taking it aprt

 

use punct it helps sort out info it sounds goofy and confusing if you dont lol

 

notice the word TOGETHER, forgive that fact that i used the word parting, instead of piecing!! everyone else seemed to have understood it!

anyway...

when you say better do you mean quality or performance wise?

 

performance wise. honda quality is very reliable on any continent or planet lol

 

ahaha WORD my man!!

 

so say i cant find any jdm parts for a ls/vtec swap?
what all am i losing?

 

JDM B16 Pistons(P30) have a higher compression than USDM B16 Pistons. The LS pistons suck unless you're turboing.
There are a lot of factors though that will determine performance like ECU's. Some of the JDM ecu's vtec is at 4200 I believe while USDM are 4800. Correct me if I'm wrong

 

lol

one thing to be careful of is reving it to high. the ls bottom end isn't meant to spin at B16 speeds due to its longer stroke. go into the 92-00 civic fourm and look under the faqs. you'll find links to diff LS/VTEC swaps and info.

 

i have a jdm b18c and i have dogged the living crap out of that thing for over 100k miles and haven't had problem 1 out of the head or block, now tranny,,,, umm... yea they don't hold up as good, for obvious reasons