LS 1.8L and GS-R 1.8L Differences?

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Jason94Cobra

Discussion Starter · Oct 9, 2002

What makes the two engines different?

Can I upgrade a LS to GS-R spec or not? I am not talking an engine swap just bolt ons?

If I were to have to go engine swap does the GS-R bolt in where an LS 1.8L was?

How much do the GS-R swaps tend to run?

Thanks

Jason

(looking for Teg to replace the Civic coupe)

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needfaspeedsi

· #2 · Oct 9, 2002

well, you can put a GSR head on an LS block and have an LSVTEC setup... use the search function to find out more

GSR swaps usually cost around 3500 www.hondamotorsonline.com

yes a gsr mounts right in where the ls came out of

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JAYMAN320

· #3 · Oct 9, 2002

Jason94Cobra said:
What makes the two engines different?

b18b
Displacement (cc): 1834
Power ([email protected]): [email protected]
Torque (ft/[email protected]): [email protected]
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Bore (mm): 81
Stroke (mm): 89
Cam Design: dohc
VTEC?: no
OBD: 1 or 2
Year(s) Produced: 1994-1995 96-01
In the following car(s): Acura Integra GS/LS/RS

B18C1
Displacement (cc): 1797
Power ([email protected]): [email protected]
Torque (ft/[email protected]): [email protected]
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Bore (mm): 81
Stroke (mm): 0
Cam Design: dohc
VTEC?: yes
OBD: 1 or 2
Year(s) Produced: 1994-2001
In the following car(s): Acura Integra GSR

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JAYMAN320

· #4 · Oct 9, 2002

Jason94Cobra said:
Can I upgrade a LS to GS-R spec or not? I am not talking an engine swap just bolt ons?

Yes you can and make it faster.

You'll need the usual intake and exhauts system mated with a good pair of cams to produce power to that of a gs-r. A friend of mine threw in some crower 62403's tuned w/ 10:6 c/r pistons...he didnt see any gs-r rear lights anymore

Just because a honda engine isnt equipped with Vtec dont sell yourself short...a strong, fast car can be built with the b18b as its platform

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allmotor_integ

· #5 · Oct 9, 2002

you could beat a GSR with an AEM CAI
vs
an ls with
clutchmaster stage 1/flywheel
AEM CAI
DC sport headers
Testpipe 2.25
GReddy SP

with this set up you will surely leave some GSR behind

throwing those cams will make everything all worth with the CROWER 62403's with some piston.....you will see alot more hp out of each of your bolt ons.

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Jason94Cobra

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 9, 2002

So there no LS that is a VTEC? I am so confused with these damn Honda products, yet I keep coming back looking for them!

I thought the 94 and newer LS's were VTEC, not true?

Thanks for the help Guys!!!

I will keep this post updated when I finally make a selection. I guess I should just try to pick the car I like best and then leave it alone (cept for some little mods) since this is SUPPOSED to be my daily driver when I get it!

This is a list of the little mods that I am going to want... feel free to voice opinions on which you think are best.

Intake tube and filter
Strut tower braces, front and rear
hi-flow cat and catback exhaust
short shifter w/ bushings
engine mount bushing kit

The maybe list...

lowering springs
new struts for lowering springs
header
fuel rail w. regulator

Dreaming totally...

Turbo kit
P&P head

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InLS99

· #7 · Oct 9, 2002

ls

well as far as i know there isnt a ls that came stock with vtec. u can convert your ls to an LS/VTEC it would cost cheaper than buying the whole GS-R motor.

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InLS99

· #8 · Oct 9, 2002

ls

if u go ahead and do the LS/VTEC you should get some KILLER CAMS and just have it N/A and you can whoop some serious butt. me and my friend are going to try to experiment and put a 90 LS block and a vtec head (LS/VTEC) in his CR-X. hopefully it would turn out well.

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spoonteg21

· #9 · Oct 10, 2002

save your money and get the gsr, my friend just replaced his LS for a gsr, out the door installed he spent $3500, if your gonna go all motor, get vtec...

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Jason94Cobra

Discussion Starter · #10 · Oct 10, 2002

Well I guess this doesn't matter right now as I bought a Prelude tonight for now....

Thanks for the help guys!

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allmotor_integ

· #11 · Oct 10, 2002

what year prelude and model.........Si or vtec version....

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Jason94Cobra

Discussion Starter · #12 · Oct 11, 2002

allmotor_integ said:
what year prelude and model.........Si or vtec version....

I picked up a little 88 Si 4WS model with 5 speed! I love it...

I am wanting to do an exhaust and lower it a little for sure...

There is a $70 air intake on eBay for it.... RARE

The reason I am thinking of skipping the header is because I am considering a H22A or GSR swap. This is supposed to be my daily driver as opposed to another project... but you guys know how that can go...

lol

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