I believe this is the right forum to use but anyway, I have a ls crx that I want to get a b16 for. I have already considered ls vtec but am not interested. I am wondering what I need to get since I already have most of the ls stuff needed installed on my car from my ls. Do I need to get a new si harness or should I just get a harness from rywire. If you guys could just let me know what all i still need it would be greatly appreciated.
ls crx to b16 swap
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hondafreak513
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pw0 ecu for a obd0 b16, keep your harness, run 2 wires for the vtec, and a complete b16 swap...
dilbeckskate
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if the ls bottom end is decent dude just do a ls vtec , its just as simple as doing the b16 swap just a super performance upgrade
hondafreak513
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Its not too expensive and the reliability is based on how well it is built and if it is tuned properly..
hondafreak513
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Then if your worried about the shops screwing you over on it then just put the b16 swap in..
dilbeckskate
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dude there are PLENTY of threads pic by pic on how to do a ls/vtec swap and how to wire the vtec
dilbeckskate
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from what you've said you have everything you need, have fun ,lol
here's where you need to do some research and planning. a turbo setup requires planning for two reasons:
1) reliability. you dont want an under-built engine for the power goal you choose.
2) results. if you want the desired results, youll need to pick specific parts that will work together to get you exactly what you want.
now, that being said, here are the general steps taken to put together a reliable (and suitable) turbo setup:
1)choose a power goal
2)choose parts to support that power goal (example: 500whp is not a good number to be running on stock pistons and rods!)
3)choose how you want that power to be delivered (do you want the car to dive straight into the powerband? or do you want something that comes on later in the RPM's?)
4)research turbochargers (have a whole thread on it here, and theres TONS of articles on how to select the proper turbo based upon engine speed, load, etc all over the internet)
5)just when you think youve researched enough, research some more and compare with other people's setups that have already been dyno'd.
6) buy your parts and assemble it.
obviously this is just a basic guideline but im not going to spoon feed you the information that is already written all over the web.
in regards to compression, that is something that you will figure out during the research process. higher compression generally means quicker spool time and more power on less boost, but can be tricky/dangerous to tune and higher pressure levels due to higher cylinder pressures.
i wouldnt worry about where to send your head for a port and polish until you do some research and figure out EXACTLY what you want from this build.
1) reliability. you dont want an under-built engine for the power goal you choose.
2) results. if you want the desired results, youll need to pick specific parts that will work together to get you exactly what you want.
now, that being said, here are the general steps taken to put together a reliable (and suitable) turbo setup:
1)choose a power goal
2)choose parts to support that power goal (example: 500whp is not a good number to be running on stock pistons and rods!)
3)choose how you want that power to be delivered (do you want the car to dive straight into the powerband? or do you want something that comes on later in the RPM's?)
4)research turbochargers (have a whole thread on it here, and theres TONS of articles on how to select the proper turbo based upon engine speed, load, etc all over the internet)
5)just when you think youve researched enough, research some more and compare with other people's setups that have already been dyno'd.
6) buy your parts and assemble it.
obviously this is just a basic guideline but im not going to spoon feed you the information that is already written all over the web.
in regards to compression, that is something that you will figure out during the research process. higher compression generally means quicker spool time and more power on less boost, but can be tricky/dangerous to tune and higher pressure levels due to higher cylinder pressures.
i wouldnt worry about where to send your head for a port and polish until you do some research and figure out EXACTLY what you want from this build.
clearly you did not read what i just posted. i gave you a place to start.