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hatchy69 · 03-08-2007, 05:41 AM

i have a b18b swap in my eh2, i was planing to get more power and do lsvtec but im not 100% sure about it still im still thinking about it anyways heres my question, all i need to build a lsvtec is the golden eagle lsvtec kit that comes with the head gasket,arp studs and bolts, the line for the oil etc, vtec head with distributer, b16 or gsr oil pan,water pump and timming belt rite? sum1 correct me if im wrong. my other question is what ecu do i use? thanks

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D-Rob · 03-08-2007, 05:51 AM

You can do everything you mentioned above, but if you limit it to that, you're asking for trouble.

The single most important piece to upgrade when building an LSVTEC is the rod bolts.

The ARP rod bolts eliminate the stretching habit the stock units have, and are the cheapest insurance for your engine out of all the other parts you'll be putting in.

They cost $35-$40, and they save LSVTEC's.

I recommend doing a search on your topic before making another thread to ask a question such as this.

Good luck.

- Derek

99hondacura · 03-08-2007, 09:05 AM

u use any vtec ecu

hatchy69 · 03-08-2007, 10:09 AM

is it hard to install the rod bolts?

doood · 03-08-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hatchy69

is it hard to install the rod bolts?

a machine shop should install them

mar778c · 03-08-2007, 04:04 PM

Also, be careful of how high you rev. Stock pr4 pistons do not have valve reliefs for a vtec head. If you are not careful, you could have some piston valve contact.

Suck my DX · 03-08-2007, 05:00 PM

why do you need to run a b16 or gsr oil pan? ive never heard of that

doood · 03-08-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Suck my DX

why do you need to run a b16 or gsr oil pan? ive never heard of that

you only need a gsr oil pan if using the gsr girdle. otherwise the b16 and ls oil pans are the same.

Suck my DX · 03-08-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by doood

you only need a gsr oil pan if using the gsr girdle. otherwise the b16 and ls oil pans are the same.

and what would be the advantage of using the gsr girdle

doood · 03-08-2007, 05:08 PM

more stability at higher rpm's

Suck my DX · 03-08-2007, 05:09 PM

and why is that?

doood · 03-08-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Suck my DX

and why is that?

exactly what it sounds like

mar778c · 03-08-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Suck my DX

and why is that?

The gridle increase rigidity at the 2, 3, and 4 main caps. This lowers the blocks vibration response amplitude at high rpms. Thus making the block more stable.

Suck my DX · 03-09-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mar778c

The gridle increase rigidity at the 2, 3, and 4 main caps. This lowers the blocks vibration response amplitude at high rpms. Thus making the block more stable.

thanks for the info...so how do you use a gsr girdle on an ls block without changing the mains? is it an extra piece or do you need gsr main caps and a line bore?

disregard if its a dumb question...im just curious

03-08-2007, 05:51 AM	#2
D-Rob Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carlisle, PA, USA Posts: 3,879	Re: Quick ls/vtec question (hatchy69) You can do everything you mentioned above, but if you limit it to that, you're asking for trouble. The single most important piece to upgrade when building an LSVTEC is the rod bolts. The ARP rod bolts eliminate the stretching habit the stock units have, and are the cheapest insurance for your engine out of all the other parts you'll be putting in. They cost $35-$40, and they save LSVTEC's. I recommend doing a search on your topic before making another thread to ask a question such as this. Good luck. - Derek __________________ InnovativeMotorWorks w w w . i n n o v a t i v e - m o t o r w o r k s . c o m Cleaning Out Sale! --> http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show....php?t=2679505

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