ls/vtec is it worth it

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ls/vtec is it worth it

By blk92hb
- Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:11 am #219332 ok so i want to build a ls/vtec but i dont want to keep the motor. my main purpose of the build is not only to build a motor but a good one that will get my name out so people will want me to build a motor for them.

right now its just a simple plan ls bottom end with p30 pistons and a stock b16a head with maybe gsr cams, arp head, main, rod bolts, acl race rod and crank bearings. no other parts just a long block, no intake manifold, no header. but with just the pistons and a golden eagle ls/vtec kit im looking at $570. thats not including the block or head.

so what im asking is how much is a ls/v worth buying put together with out any performance parts and the one im building
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By Greasedmonkey
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:30 am #219523 I can tell you this from the way I look at it. I will not buy a LS/VTEC or a B20/VTEC from anyone that is already built. Building a good/reliable one isnt cheap or easy. It takes time and dedication. If you truly want to make a name for yourself as a good/reliable engine builder, then build one and put it in your car. Go to events and win/place high. If you build a good motor and showcase it as such then you will get people asking for one. But with all the different shops out there that have already made a name for themselves it will be quite hard.
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By kapow
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:39 am #220740 When building, try and think of reliability rather then horsepower
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By poorman type-r
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:46 am #220762 ^^ agreed :thumb:

Just look at my quote lol
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By kapow
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 6:06 am #220776
poorman type-r wrote:^^ agreed :thumb:

Just look at my quote lol

so true
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By NOCLUE
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:52 pm #221024
kapow wrote:When building, try and think of reliability rather then horsepower


:)
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By chrono404
- Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:11 pm #221852 I know you can make LS/V's and b20/V's reliable, however it takes alot to do it. Most people who make a LS/V or B20/V just slap a b16 head on an ls block and call it good.

I would personally rather have a H22 swap or a H2B Setup over a LS/V or B20/V. why? Honda OEM reliability and more Torque from the bottom end. Plus for how much buildilng a Reliable LS/V or B20/V you can snatch up a JDM H22A.
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By blk92hb
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:20 pm #221988 true! well the idea was thrown away just about a month ago, its still there but im not going to do it just because to much money just for me to sell it and not make any money. 8)
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