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HB-TR · 09-22-2004, 05:27 PM

What is the best choice for a swap? A b18c5 or a LSVTEC(b18a1 block,B16 head)?

brc80 · 09-22-2004, 06:07 PM

Depends, if you have the money b18c5 all the way. If you have the b18a/b block it will be cheaper to go that route but once again, if you have the money b18c5 My .02

HB-TR · 09-22-2004, 06:17 PM

I do have the money for a b18c5, but i also own a ls block,thats why i need to choose

spectacle · 09-22-2004, 06:28 PM

it ain't a tite car if it ain't a type R....

civicious · 09-22-2004, 06:34 PM

ls/vtec owns j00.

period.

end of story.

HB-TR · 09-22-2004, 06:41 PM

Thats true but im looking for a fast engine not a "tight" engine. I know a b18c5 is nice but a lsvect could be just as sweet.

HB-TR · 09-22-2004, 06:41 PM

"VTEC" SORRY

civicious · 09-22-2004, 06:44 PM

go balls out and get an h22.

otherwise......ls/vtec ownz j00.

HB-TR · 09-22-2004, 06:48 PM

I already own a ls block but my question is why would a Ls/Vtec be better than a Type R?

ef9civicgen4 · 09-22-2004, 07:01 PM

with all the extra money you would save buying a B18C5, you could build a very bad ass bottom end that would probably out perfrom a C5. it also depents on your goals for the engine. turbo..NA? if you want turbo, build a b18a/b, if you want NA do a CRVTEC, bored, stroked, the whole nine yard. i think golden eagle makes a kit for around $2200 that bumps it to a 2.1 or so, with 12:1 compression. and i bet you could build it for less then 5k.

HB-TR · 09-22-2004, 07:05 PM

So over all is a ls vtec even worth all the trouble. I have heard that those engine dont last to long

ef9civicgen4 · 09-22-2004, 07:10 PM

just have golden eagle build the damn thing. they have enough experience building them, and building them right that it would definelty last. plus think of it this way, all of there product meet or exeed OEM performance, and probably OEM quality.

HB-TR · 09-22-2004, 07:10 PM

I own a b18c5, but its not going in just yet. i paid so little for the engine nobody would even believe me so I wont say. Anyways my goal is a very fast NA daily drivin car. If im convinced that the c5 is best than shes goin right in but I have read alot about LSvtec and I impressed but worried about its performance in the long run.

allgo · 09-23-2004, 03:10 AM

i would go ITR!!!!!!! And with ur bored with that, go put CTR piston into ur ls block and slap on the c5 head = 13 sec for sure with that setup!!! Best of both worlds.

OR H22, that would be even better but im not sure if it would be as fast as the LsVtec.

Thats my 5 cents. Please COD my money, I will be looking for my nickle back in the mail.

Calesta · 09-23-2004, 06:21 PM

Put the LS crank in the ITR block, then resleeve it and punch the bore out to 86mm. That'll be a nice all motor setup.

civicious · 09-23-2004, 06:42 PM

or sell the ls block and get a b20.

brc80 · 09-23-2004, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Calesta@Sep 23 2004, 02:21 PM
Put the LS crank in the ITR block, then resleeve it and punch the bore out to 86mm. That'll be a nice all motor setup.

Quoted post

spectacle · 09-23-2004, 08:20 PM

well if you go ls/vtec...i'll buy your c5 off you

civicious · 09-23-2004, 08:59 PM

he already has a c5?

wtf mate?!?!?! you already have an itr?!?!

slap the ls crank in that bitch!

09-22-2004, 06:07 PM	#2
brc80 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Age: 29 Posts: 1,613 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 94 Integra GSR Rep Power: 31	Depends, if you have the money b18c5 all the way. If you have the b18a/b block it will be cheaper to go that route but once again, if you have the money b18c5 My .02 __________________ 1994 Acura Integra GSR Power: AEM V2 Cold Air Intake GReddy 4-2-1 Header GReddy Evo 2 Exhaust Suspension: Tanabe Sustec Pro S-0C

09-22-2004, 06:34 PM	#5
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09-22-2004, 06:44 PM	#8
civicious FüK-VTEC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 23 Posts: 8,410 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: 07 Nissan Frontier, 90 CRX Si, 06 ZX6R racebike, chopped-out 02 Yamaha V-Star Rep Power: 189	go balls out and get an h22. otherwise......ls/vtec ownz j00. __________________ CMRA #265 http://www.myspace.com/civicious AIM: greyfades

09-22-2004, 07:01 PM	#10
ef9civicgen4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Independence MO Posts: 603 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 20	with all the extra money you would save buying a B18C5, you could build a very bad ass bottom end that would probably out perfrom a C5. it also depents on your goals for the engine. turbo..NA? if you want turbo, build a b18a/b, if you want NA do a CRVTEC, bored, stroked, the whole nine yard. i think golden eagle makes a kit for around $2200 that bumps it to a 2.1 or so, with 12:1 compression. and i bet you could build it for less then 5k. __________________ Current: B16A1 SiR-1, w/ ACT Clutch (Street disk w/heavy pressure plate), Short Ram Intake, OBX exhaust w/ high flow cat, Falken Azenis 195/60/14's Best Quarter Mile R/T.134, 60' 2.278, 330' 6.120, 1/8 9.345 , MPH 76.09, 1000 12.129, 1/4 14.501, MPH 94.76 Turbo Kit: $? Turbo Status: CRPfab Ramhorn Manifold, Garret T3/T4E Turbo(Brand New), Greddy TypeS, TiAL 38mm Wastegate, DSM 450cc injectors, OBD1 conversion Current Savings: $400 For Sale: 3" Downpipe w/electric cut-out : $305 shipped

09-22-2004, 07:10 PM	#12
ef9civicgen4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Independence MO Posts: 603 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 20	just have golden eagle build the damn thing. they have enough experience building them, and building them right that it would definelty last. plus think of it this way, all of there product meet or exeed OEM performance, and probably OEM quality. __________________ Current: B16A1 SiR-1, w/ ACT Clutch (Street disk w/heavy pressure plate), Short Ram Intake, OBX exhaust w/ high flow cat, Falken Azenis 195/60/14's Best Quarter Mile R/T.134, 60' 2.278, 330' 6.120, 1/8 9.345 , MPH 76.09, 1000 12.129, 1/4 14.501, MPH 94.76 Turbo Kit: $? Turbo Status: CRPfab Ramhorn Manifold, Garret T3/T4E Turbo(Brand New), Greddy TypeS, TiAL 38mm Wastegate, DSM 450cc injectors, OBD1 conversion Current Savings: $400 For Sale: 3" Downpipe w/electric cut-out : $305 shipped


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09-22-2004, 05:27 PM	#1
HB-TR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 11	What is the best choice for a swap? A b18c5 or a LSVTEC(b18a1 block,B16 head)?

09-22-2004, 06:17 PM	#3
HB-TR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 11	I do have the money for a b18c5, but i also own a ls block,thats why i need to choose

09-22-2004, 06:41 PM	#6
HB-TR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 11	Thats true but im looking for a fast engine not a "tight" engine. I know a b18c5 is nice but a lsvect could be just as sweet.

09-22-2004, 06:48 PM	#9
HB-TR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 11	I already own a ls block but my question is why would a Ls/Vtec be better than a Type R?

09-22-2004, 07:05 PM	#11
HB-TR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 11	So over all is a ls vtec even worth all the trouble. I have heard that those engine dont last to long

09-23-2004, 03:10 AM	#14
allgo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	i would go ITR!!!!!!! And with ur bored with that, go put CTR piston into ur ls block and slap on the c5 head = 13 sec for sure with that setup!!! Best of both worlds. OR H22, that would be even better but im not sure if it would be as fast as the LsVtec. Thats my 5 cents. Please COD my money, I will be looking for my nickle back in the mail.

09-23-2004, 06:21 PM	#15
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Put the LS crank in the ITR block, then resleeve it and punch the bore out to 86mm. That'll be a nice all motor setup. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

09-23-2004, 06:42 PM	#16
civicious FüK-VTEC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 23 Posts: 8,410 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: 07 Nissan Frontier, 90 CRX Si, 06 ZX6R racebike, chopped-out 02 Yamaha V-Star Rep Power: 189	or sell the ls block and get a b20. __________________ CMRA #265 http://www.myspace.com/civicious AIM: greyfades

09-23-2004, 08:59 PM	#19
civicious FüK-VTEC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 23 Posts: 8,410 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: 07 Nissan Frontier, 90 CRX Si, 06 ZX6R racebike, chopped-out 02 Yamaha V-Star Rep Power: 189	he already has a c5? wtf mate?!?!?! you already have an itr?!?! slap the ls crank in that bitch! __________________ CMRA #265 http://www.myspace.com/civicious AIM: greyfades

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