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#1
12-16-2003, 01:29 PM
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Help me decide...
I recently bought a 01 tegLS. I have not done anything to it yet because I got fired from my job.
 The good news is that my new job has a sign on bonus of $5000! Sweet! I know you all have probably debated this a hundred times. Before you tell me to research, I have. I'm thinking about doing an engine swap. Here is what I came up with: 1. b16a (2nd gen.)-rest of money on upgrades 2. b18c1-left over on upgrades again I am open to other engine suggestions. I have thought about a b18c5 but that would take most of my cash just to purchase it. I don't know if it is really worth the extra. I could also go crazy and H22 it, again a costly process. Probably more worth it than the b18c5 though. Tell me what you think. Anyone can reply of course, but if you don't have technical knowledge or experience with this don't bullshit! I hope that doesn't offend anyone here @ AF but I need experienced opinions. Thanx, later all... 
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#2
12-16-2003, 02:43 PM
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Re: Help me decide...
you have got an extremely strong motor. i bought the LS because i planned on putting a turbo on it. put a turbo on, and maybe build it later. you will not be sorry.
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#3
12-16-2003, 03:50 PM
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Especially considering its only 2 or 3 years old. Keep the LS and throw on a nice little snail shell.
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#4
12-16-2003, 06:02 PM
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w/$5000 the b16 would be the fastest. then the c1 then the c5
but if i were you i would just build up your internals on your ls and turbo it. or you might want to consider ls/v-tec
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#5
12-16-2003, 06:11 PM
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since its an 01, im thinking that it has pretty low mileage and you probably spent a good amount on just buying the car, B18B is more turbo friendly than its higher compression VTEC n/a brothers.. ill trade you my 95-97 gsr if tempted
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#6
12-16-2003, 06:19 PM
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Re: Help me decide...
yeah i agree with every one on keeping the LS and turbo that. that will be nice. you can get a nice turbo kit for around 3k. so you'll have cash left over. i'd bulid up the internals also so it can handle more psi. i belive stock internals on a ls can handle 12 psi boost i belive....
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#7
12-17-2003, 02:23 AM
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So far the answer seems to be keep the b18b and turbo it.
What about a frankenstein? Is there anyone in here who actually has an ls/vtec? How long/miles? Any oil problems? Did it really make that much difference? I've heard that ls/vtec turbos kick ass! I would do that if I knew my daily driver would stay reliable.
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#8
12-17-2003, 02:31 AM
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You've heard right. They do kick ass. IF, theyre done RIGHT. Thats whats gonna cost, is making sure its all done right. Just a turbo would probably be more reliable though. It seems like you can afford it, BTW, what do you do if you dont mind me asking?
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#9
12-17-2003, 01:22 PM
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I am in sales and pretty good at it. The only problem is that I actually hate it. I am going to be opening my own business, sports related pretty soon (about 5 months). For now I guess I'll keep selling people shit they don't really need, that's why I hate it.
You either have something people need, and rip them off because they need it. Or you have something not too expensive but they really don't need it, and you convince them they do. Money isn't everything, and usually there are evils that come along with it. At least I can use some of that cash for something fun, like my teg.
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#10
12-17-2003, 01:33 PM
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Re: Help me decide...
I've got the same dilema as Slverbowl and I am thinking about the turbo LS/Vtec as well just turboing the b18. So anyone who has (or had) an LS/Vtec and wants to share your expirence with it wether its turboded or not would be a big help. Spectre you said as long as it is done right... know any of the major things that get overlooked or a site that has a god walkthrough of one?
Thanks, DoubleTap
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#12
12-17-2003, 02:41 PM
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Re: Help me decide...
just go for turbo
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#13
12-17-2003, 04:16 PM
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Re: Re: Help me decide...
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DoubleTap
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#14
12-17-2003, 08:38 PM
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There are some more experienced and knowledgable members on here that could go into detail, but if you take it to a reputable shop, you should be fine. The LSs are good to turbo because of their lower compression and ability to handle roughly 12psi on stock internals.
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#15
12-17-2003, 10:00 PM
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Re: Help me decide...
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you need to do more reading/research. everyone please disregard this person's post.
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Co-Founder of AF V-Card Club 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra: Cobra R rims, Magnaflow CB. "no way man...i saw an LS1 fight godzilla and the LS1 beat godzilla and it looked in the air and was like what do you think of that god and god was like bring it bitch so they fought and the LS1 beat god now the LS1 is god because its the greatest thing ever."
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