Newbie...cracked b20b now ls please help

[kidn1980]

Hello peeps this is my deal trying to keep this short, i have a boosted b20b vtec with gsr (p72-2) head. long story short i removed my head and found 2 cracks in my b20b block. since then i have bought 2 ls blocks to make one (spun rod in one). Since i have these blocks and need to remove the crank from one, i think i am going to micro polish and shot peen that one. As for the rods and pistons i have the stock ones but i was thinking about some aftermarket ones but which are good. Also will my gsr head work with ls block REMEMBER this car is boosted. Should i throw a block guard on as well. Now a little about car i received on trade. I am also trying to stick with most i can or have already:

skunk2 intake manifold
450cc inj
b16 tranny
drag ex man w/ 50 trim turbo
blox 68mm
RIV tuned on chrome ecu
2bar map
rebuilding gsr head

if there is anything else you pros need to know please feel free to ask. thanks

 

[Briansol]

ls/b20 blocks are basically the same as far as makig it work with a vtec head. so eveyrthing you've done prior should just bolt right on/copy over. I would highly recommend doing some rods. eagle h-beams are cheap and will support that power level well.
block guards are a scam, avoid.
i wouldn't bother with the crank.... stock is more than enough.

ultimately, you will need to re-tune. no 2 setups are the same, and that is the one thing that will keep you from blowing up or spinning bearings again.

 

[kidn1980]

first off thank you B, the only one to respond

so what kind of piston or should i stay with stock.

what about oil /water pump should i take off b20 and or what.

 

[newb]

Look at CP for pistons. Or JE.

For pumps, if you have the funds and availability, look for VTEC pieces.

 

[phunky.buddha]

Look at CP for pistons. Or JE.

For pumps, if you have the funds and availability, look for VTEC pieces.

All current revision B series pumps are the same, VTEC/R/whatever.

 

[newb]

Didnt know that. Thanks for the info.

 

[kidn1980]

replace oil/water pump since block is out