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pricesk8er · 11-05-2006, 02:16 PM

Ok I have only had my teg for 6 months before that I had a talon I got rid of that because I left for BMT. So when I got back I really wanted teg and got one well I only got an LS cuz I couldn't find a good GSR for the right price and couldn't find a typeR for sale in utah. So my question is should I just put a vtec head on and build it up, or save up and just do the ITR swap.

**TJ213** · 11-05-2006, 04:21 PM

The ITR swap will probally be better, but if you know someone who can do good work cheap the head swap if build right could be better.

If you just swap the VTEC head make sure you perform the neccessary upgrades to the rest of the engine as well.

Basically if is done right the head swap is will be probally be just as good, but cheaper. The ITR swap will be better if you can not find someone who you trust to do the head swap, or if you can find the engine fairly cheap.

Reckless13 · 11-05-2006, 07:48 PM

spend the money and do it right because if you dont you will be sorry later thats all i have to say.

typer999 · 11-10-2006, 09:43 PM

of course a type R swap, man.

AP1fun · 11-10-2006, 11:19 PM

put a B16 VTEC head on it.

**TJ213** · 11-10-2006, 11:31 PM

The head swap is a good alternative, but if you can afford it the engine swap should be more reliable

AP1fun · 11-10-2006, 11:33 PM

Reliable yes, fast...NO.

B18 block/B16 head = so much compression you'll slap yo momma. <odvious I'm out of things to say.

**TJ213** · 11-10-2006, 11:36 PM

Maybe, but you might be able to do more work with a swap and eventually get more power out of it.

but according to the origional post he probally would do better using her extra money to upgrade the head swap. Just make sure it is done right

AP1fun · 11-10-2006, 11:42 PM

The B16 head is a pretty easy cross over (with the exception of making VTEC work) and cheaper than a full ITR or even a GSR motor. If you don't spray or boost it you'll be fine.

pricesk8er · 11-13-2006, 06:40 PM

Sounds good. I went to a place here and they said they could get the engine and put it in for 6k ? I didn't ask about the head change though. what type of upgrades will I need? Oh and just for the racord I am a she lol its kewl though

11-05-2006, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
pricesk8er Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: clearfield, Utah United States Posts: 15	swap or new head Ok I have only had my teg for 6 months before that I had a talon I got rid of that because I left for BMT. So when I got back I really wanted teg and got one well I only got an LS cuz I couldn't find a good GSR for the right price and couldn't find a typeR for sale in utah. So my question is should I just put a vtec head on and build it up, or save up and just do the ITR swap.

11-05-2006, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
TJ213 I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,636	The ITR swap will probally be better, but if you know someone who can do good work cheap the head swap if build right could be better. If you just swap the VTEC head make sure you perform the neccessary upgrades to the rest of the engine as well. Basically if is done right the head swap is will be probally be just as good, but cheaper. The ITR swap will be better if you can not find someone who you trust to do the head swap, or if you can find the engine fairly cheap. __________________ Comma Club Member #1

11-05-2006, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reckless13 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: murder valley, California United States Posts: 43	spend the money and do it right because if you dont you will be sorry later thats all i have to say. __________________

11-10-2006, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
AP1fun I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	put a B16 VTEC head on it. __________________ [/quote]

11-10-2006, 11:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
TJ213 I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,636	The head swap is a good alternative, but if you can afford it the engine swap should be more reliable __________________ Comma Club Member #1

11-10-2006, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
typer999 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5	of course a type R swap, man.

11-10-2006, 11:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
AP1fun I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	Reliable yes, fast...NO. B18 block/B16 head = so much compression you'll slap yo momma. <odvious I'm out of things to say. __________________ [/quote]

11-10-2006, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
TJ213 I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,636	Maybe, but you might be able to do more work with a swap and eventually get more power out of it. but according to the origional post he probally would do better using her extra money to upgrade the head swap. Just make sure it is done right __________________ Comma Club Member #1

11-10-2006, 11:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
AP1fun I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	The B16 head is a pretty easy cross over (with the exception of making VTEC work) and cheaper than a full ITR or even a GSR motor. If you don't spray or boost it you'll be fine. __________________ [/quote]

11-13-2006, 06:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
pricesk8er Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: clearfield, Utah United States Posts: 15	Sounds good. I went to a place here and they said they could get the engine and put it in for 6k ? I didn't ask about the head change though. what type of upgrades will I need? Oh and just for the racord I am a she lol its kewl though __________________ speed is money how fast do you wanna go

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