[B18c_CivicHB]

I have a GSR in my hatch right now. Should I go with LS/Vtec or just stay with my GSR? Just need some opinions.

 

[GSR ALTERADO]

If u really want torque go 4 LS

Is up to u, but if u do make sure they know what their doing good luck... www.TeamImportsRus.com 99 gsr sedan

 

[mls]

neither! get a SiR-G engine, something like 130kW. But between those two, keep the complete DOHC VTEC. It sounds better than the LS/VTEC. Why not get a B20B or B20Z instead of an LS block?

 

[VTECsqznN2O]

depends on what you want to do...ls/vtec should stay all motor because they dont handle forced induction to well...I'd stay with the gsr motor since you already have it....ls/vtec's arnt hard to build but some shops to crappy jobs because they are lazy, so make sure its done right...

 

[B18c_CivicHB]

If i decide to do LS/vtec im resleeving it to 85mm.

 

[Hayan Namja]

depends on what you want to do...ls/vtec should stay all motor because they dont handle forced induction to well...I'd stay with the gsr motor since you already have it....ls/vtec's arnt hard to build but some shops to crappy jobs because they are lazy, so make sure its done right...

Hey, I'm in Riverside and was plannning on having Hook-Ups do my swap pretty soon. I assume you recommend them. What are their prices like? Could I trust them to build an LS/VTEC? Thanks for any help.

 

[VTECsqznN2O]

hayan-I highly recommend them..they do real good work and they do it right. I think its about 2600 for just the ls/vtec. They will charge more for everything depending on what you need, like mounts etc. But its well worth it. They use a b16 head, unless u want a different one. They use brand new b16 pistons and rings straight from honda. I'd trust them to do anything on my car.

 

[VTECsqznN2O]

oh..i almost forgot...theres a place in montcalir or upland called rage performance...DONT GO THERE..They do cheap work and will dick you any chance they get.

 

[l2p]

Keep the gsr and work on it.

 

[B18c_CivicHB]

On most of the dynos i've seen, the ls/vtec makes more hp plus torque. I have not seen a GSR setup making more than 220hp on pump gas. Unless somebody has one on this board.

 

[iN cIMA]

when a ls/vtec is done(B18b block and B16 head)... do you put mostly B16 parts into it? im new to the engine building process but i have a freind that is a mechanic for acura and he is willing to help me. i was just wondering what the best way to build up a ls/vtec was.

 

[B18c_CivicHB]

Well for the cheapest way, using CTR parts for LS/vtec is probably the best. But I am gonna resleeve mine to 85mm and get custom JE pistons.

 

[VTECsqznN2O]

you have to watch out with jdm ctr and itr pistons with ls/vtec because compressions gets up there...it can be done...but watch closely because if compression goes above 11:1 pump gas wont run detonation free

 

[mastalee]

Nice to see SoCal people!

VTECsqznN2O:

How much does Hook-Ups charge for a CR/VTEC motor including installation? Where are they located I am in Riverside and go to UCR like Hayan Namja (do not know him though). I want to go force induction eventually do they do that too and is it good on a CR/VTEC motor?

 

[VTECsqznN2O]

Hook-ups does everything...I wouldnt recommend forced induction on a frankenstein motor because they dont handle it all to well..but i knew someone who did an ls/vtec turbo and it ran fine...so i dunno...as far as the price for the crvtec..off the top of my head I dont know because I have never asked about it.....call them up though and they will give you a price.. (909)373-RACE(7223)

they are in Upland on 1820 West 11th street Unit C...Take the 10 freeway west, exit Central and Turn right(NORTH)...Go past arrow highway, past the train tracks, and past arrow route...When you pass arrow route there will be a gas station ahead on the left, thats 11th street...turn RIGHT on 11th(EAST) and its about a 1/4 mile after you turn on the right side of the street...Be careful when you go into the drive way because its really steep.