Ls swap for my hatch?
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Ls swap for my hatch?
I was thinking about doing an engine swap for my hatch. (or so i was told) that i would do an LS b18b - vtec swap, this way i can do it in stages. I would first buy a complete ls setup, and install it in my car. They change the head and computer to include Vtec.. I hear they perform well. Then Swap out the stock Ls tranny for something a little better.. (i hear that i would need to convert my hydralic clutch setup to a cable setup...
Does anyone have a similar install and or tips or pointers - common problems?
Please help me out -
Thanks
Joe
Does anyone have a similar install and or tips or pointers - common problems?
Please help me out -
Thanks
Joe
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and its not as easy as dropping on the vtec head, gotta do some mods to the block for oil lines etc, and make sure its done right, theres some swaps that have been done and the engine blows a week later because it wasn't done right.
Scott in milton did his and he did amazing work and did it right from the start.
Scott in milton did his and he did amazing work and did it right from the start.
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Originally posted by loudsubz
and its not as easy as dropping on the vtec head, gotta do some mods to the block for oil lines etc, and make sure its done right, theres some swaps that have been done and the engine blows a week later because it wasn't done right.
Scott in milton did his and he did amazing work and did it right from the start.
and its not as easy as dropping on the vtec head, gotta do some mods to the block for oil lines etc, and make sure its done right, theres some swaps that have been done and the engine blows a week later because it wasn't done right.
Scott in milton did his and he did amazing work and did it right from the start.
I heard about the oil lines, Loudsubz, does scott in milton have a business or is he on here?
Thanks
Joe
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there is lots of stuff you gotta do... like new pistons with valve dashes in them cause the valves on a dohc vtec head come down further (or open more) then the ls head....
although when done properly it can be a strong motor
although when done properly it can be a strong motor
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you can put a vtec head on any bseries,
its works ok, but the motor will not last long reving a stock ls to 8k,
btw, its the valve "reliefs" and the extra oiling capabilities of the vtec (b16/gsr/R) that make them revable...
and not forget about the ever precious R/S ratio - rod to stroke.
its works ok, but the motor will not last long reving a stock ls to 8k,
btw, its the valve "reliefs" and the extra oiling capabilities of the vtec (b16/gsr/R) that make them revable...
and not forget about the ever precious R/S ratio - rod to stroke.
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Ive seen some properly done LS/VTEC and b20/Vtec cost upwards of 8 grand after all parts and machining is done.
MIddlemiss: No scott is just an avid car enthusiats who does this work outta his garage.
MIddlemiss: No scott is just an avid car enthusiats who does this work outta his garage.
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hmm...8 grand...I guess that would include the labour then eh? cuz there would be allot of labour involved...but to do it yourself, maybe looking at?? hmm lets see... B20 900$$, vtec head ballpark 500$$, pistons rods 1000$$, sleeves and posts, 1000$$ << not sure on this one(just guessing) pluse its only necesary is boosting, oil line kit 150$ intake manifold (for the b20, not the LS) 200$$, headders 350$$, intake 350$, GSR Tranny (not sure, maybe 1000$$??) So yah I guess it does add up, but id still rater it than a b18c, cuz of A: torque B: originality
then the options of better cams, cam gears, aux pullys, injectors, fuel rails, msd, wires, or any other things like a skunk manifold....thats where the money starts adding up, is in the performance improvements...
Anything else im missing thats important/ expensive?? Im saveing up to do this myself (minus the machine work of course), so it will be helpfull to know what kind of dough i need to save...
then the options of better cams, cam gears, aux pullys, injectors, fuel rails, msd, wires, or any other things like a skunk manifold....thats where the money starts adding up, is in the performance improvements...
Anything else im missing thats important/ expensive?? Im saveing up to do this myself (minus the machine work of course), so it will be helpfull to know what kind of dough i need to save...
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