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ls/Vtec or GSR swap?
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Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:28 pmby weaponr82
Two dumb questions. I have a few choices with engines. B18 GSR or LS/Vtec? I don't want anything insane so lets make handling and comfort a priority. I also drive my car every day. What would you guys choose, being more experienced with this? I'm getting a good deal on both from a friend.
Also, does the GSR take premium? I never thought about it before.
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Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:04 pmby a_CoUpE
both will take premium. and imo get the gsr more reliable.
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:02 amby Greasedmonkey
Unless you know how to build an engince or are taking it to a reputably building and they will cover everything dont even worry about the LS/VTEC.
GSR will be just fine and plenty fast for a daily. Hell, its even what Im building over an LS/VTEC.
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:15 amby weaponr82
Excellent! Thanks, sometimes I like hearing it from you guys
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:02 pmby BADD EGG
Greasedmonkey wrote:Unless you know how to build an engince or are taking it to a reputably building and they will cover everything dont even worry about the LS/VTEC.
GSR will be just fine and plenty fast for a daily. Hell, its even what Im building over an LS/VTEC.
Agreed Ive heard stories about peoples LS/VTEC setups failing. Mainly its due to improper installation.
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:10 pmby a_CoUpE
BADD EGG wrote:Greasedmonkey wrote:Unless you know how to build an engince or are taking it to a reputably building and they will cover everything dont even worry about the LS/VTEC.
GSR will be just fine and plenty fast for a daily. Hell, its even what Im building over an LS/VTEC.
Agreed Ive heard stories about peoples LS/VTEC setups failing. Mainly its due to improper installation.
yeah same here, its has to be dun 100% right or its just gonna fail and not last.
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:33 pmby Greasedmonkey
That and the LS/VTEC done right is more expensive than a GSR swap.
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:30 pmby weaponr82
yea I hear ya on that. I'm a cheap bastard. I picked up about $600 worth of pieces at the junkyard yesterday (for like $70) so I'm back to being in love with my coupe.
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 1:30 amby Yasser
i prefere too the B18.
im thinking install it in my EG saloon with D16, its my daily car too.
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:16 amby id3379
gsr by far...
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:54 pmby Got_Purp
Easy and simple would be GSR.... LSV, you would have to get dial pins(sp). Proper head tappin for oil lines and most important getting the head shaved to seet properly on the block.... It really isn't much.... you can get the head shaved from 40-50 at a machine shop and the Eagle LSV kit will run you about 200... that includes oil lines and everything else...
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Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:17 pmby defjamon26z
Got_Purp wrote:Easy and simple would be GSR.... LSV, you would have to get dial pins(sp). Proper head tappin for oil lines and most important getting the head shaved to seet properly on the block.... It really isn't much.... you can get the head shaved from 40-50 at a machine shop and the Eagle LSV kit will run you about 200... that includes oil lines and everything else...
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Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:43 amby 1hundo
b18c1
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Sun Oct 12, 2008 6:07 amby Josiah
did you get a motor? how does it run?
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Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:22 pmby EG Bruce
dont think anybody else mentioned this so i will, ls/vtec is a good motor but u get poor oil circulation which means more oil changes and less motor life.
my 2 cents. ps my buddy had a ls/v and sold it to by a gsr if that helps