can you take a b18a1 head????

[brandonba214]

is it possible to take a non vtec head and but a vtech head on the car? or am i asking for trouble? if it is possible can you tell me what i would need to replace in the process? thanks

brandonba214

[88sleeper]

Originally Posted by brandonba214

is it possible to take a non vtec head and but a vtech head on the car? or am i asking for trouble? if it is possible can you tell me what i would need to replace in the process? thanks

brandonba214

yes it's possible but all I hear is that they are unreliable. but heres a website that my brother used for his Building the LS-VTEC Honda Civic Engine - Tech - Sport Compact Car Magazine

[NiceTeggy]

like ^ said, its actually been around for a while. lsvtec. If its well built, they are reliable, but be ready to spend some cash. They actually kicck ass.

[88sleeper]

Originally Posted by NiceTeggy

like ^ said, its actually been around for a while. lsvtec. If its well built, they are reliable, but be ready to spend some cash. They actually kicck ass.

exactly but to give u some advice instead of having to reprogram ur ecm to not look for the knock sensor u plug it in and tie it to something...

[8695Beaters]

LS/VTEC will work and be fine unless you add nitrous/turbo/supercharger. Then you need to beef up the block. If you have some extra money a full engine swap is easier. A B18C1 runs from $1500-$3000. A head and parts start at around $300. You need a lot of little things. The SCC guide is a good one and has the entire parts list.

[tapanass]

Ive seen a lot of people have problems with LSVTEC, but that was because they didnt spend the time to do it right. If you do it right then you will have no problem and itll be pretty beast to. But it is very possible

[FiRe_OpTiKz©]

yes you can any b series parts will fit anything thats is a b series. just make sure to wire a knock sensor and a vtec line and wire your ecu correctly.

[newbreed]

i have a almost fully built ls vtec its a fast mo fo and i have had no probs...because i took the time AND did it right..its on my myspace page if you want to see it.. i love it. and i will love it more this summer when i put the new valve train and bigger lump sticks.. ohhh hell yeah. but if i would change anything i would have used a b20 block but mine is still bad ass.

[peakaboost]

Originally Posted by FiRe_OpTiKz©

yes you can any b series parts will fit anything thats is a b series. just make sure to wire a knock sensor and a vtec line and wire your ecu correctly.

actually,this is not true. Alot of b series parts are not interchangable. For example the GSR intake manifold will only fit on a GSR head,likewise a b16/itr manifold will not fit on a ls/gsr head. A GSR oil pan will work on a ls block,but a LS oilpan willnot fit on a GSR block (using the gsr oil pickup). Theres more,but you get the jist.

Onto the question....building a lsvtec is simple,your going to get what you put into it. Meaning,if you half ass the job,or just slap it together,your going to get a half ass motor. If you take the time to do things right,and build it right,your going to have a good motor. You cant just simply take a vtec head and slap it on a non vtec block and call it a day. There is alot you have to do to make it reliable.

I could sit here and either A) do a write up for you,or B) link up a how to page,but i dont think this is going to be your best bet. To be honest (and not to sound mean,dont take anything i say personal),but it seems like you are either A) new to the scene, or B) dont have alot of wrench time behind you. I would STRONGLY discourage you from doing this,and attempting yourself. This is not something to be taken lightly,and not something that is easy. A little mistake and you could be looking for a whole new motor....

If your serious about getting it done,id go to a local shop and get some quotes. You might find it possibly easier/cheaper just to go get a gsr longblock,depends on what deals you can find.


But like said,they can be reliable motors, and VERY rewarding,if built right. I speak from experience having a "stock" boosted ls-v,and now a fully built ls-v.

Even though i STRONGLY discourage you from attmepting this yourself,here is a write up.

Assembling an LS/VTEC - HondaSwap Forums

Whatever you do,good luck....