ls to vtec info needed
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ls to vtec info needed
Yes i know there is a search function but doesnt really help when im looking for something with less than 3 letter.
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In the market for a gsr. but have come across a few posts on a ls w/ a vtec. i really want a teg but insurance in NJ for a GSR just plain sucks. so how workable is a conversion from ls to v-tec
whats involved-details please?
and links to posts or anything would help costs?. I have my sights on an se but need the hp and vtec
thanks
Mike
ok
In the market for a gsr. but have come across a few posts on a ls w/ a vtec. i really want a teg but insurance in NJ for a GSR just plain sucks. so how workable is a conversion from ls to v-tec
whats involved-details please?
and links to posts or anything would help costs?. I have my sights on an se but need the hp and vtec
thanks
Mike
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http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/lsvtec/lsvtec.php
Check that. It's a pretty good source for the head-swap.
Check that. It's a pretty good source for the head-swap.
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You couldn't be further from the truth. A properly setup ls/vtec requires an engine teardown and "new" internals. You can always just slap a vtec head and have vtec, but you'll still be slow. Hp/dollar a turbo setup is best with a ls.
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Without upgraded internals you will not be able to rev high enough to take full advantage of the vtec. You could most likely drop a gsr motor in there for less then the ls/vtec (after all the parts and the tuning) because without tuning you will ruin the engine.
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With the costs of building the ls motor so that it would actually be benificial with a vtec head, your going to be spending a lot of money.
Turbo setup will probably give you the most power, for the amount of money you are spending.
Dropping in a b18c1 or c5, would basically give you a gsr or type r engine. Once the quirks are worked out, this setup would be the most reliable of the bunch. But, you would ahve to weigh the costs of all the options against just getting a gsr to start with and eating the difference on insurance.
Turbo setup will probably give you the most power, for the amount of money you are spending.
Dropping in a b18c1 or c5, would basically give you a gsr or type r engine. Once the quirks are worked out, this setup would be the most reliable of the bunch. But, you would ahve to weigh the costs of all the options against just getting a gsr to start with and eating the difference on insurance.
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thanks Snoopy great info(nice lights too)
well picking up my gsr this week so i guess i followed the advice of h0ckeyplr
have had a big smile on my face since i sealed the deal so i guess i did the rght thing
well picking up my gsr this week so i guess i followed the advice of h0ckeyplr
have had a big smile on my face since i sealed the deal so i guess i did the rght thing