ls/vtec vs b16b

[Crx90SiRicer]

Hi ..the ls/vtec is about 200 hp and the b16b is also around 200 hp and which is the good one>? isn't that the b16b(type r) is more expensive?

[Ricochet]

I have yet to see an intelligent post by you.
I'll help you out nonetheless... You can't go buy an LS/vtec off any online sites, it's not a stock Honda engine. It's an LS block with a b16 or b18 vtec head, and you have to custom build one. Yes they can reach about 180-200hp, but are a bitch to do. My b16b cost $4,450 with shipping. I'd say an LS block and let's say a b18c5 head will cost about $2,500 or so. That' s just for the engine.. then you have to get it tuned, get the two parts working together, and pull all your hair out because you spent all that time/money and you can't even rev to 7k rpms without things breaking. So you go buy new rods and higher compression pistons, and your r/s ratio still sucks but you can rev a bit higher. If tuned well, I'd say the total cost for 200 reliable hp would be a little bit less than the b16b, unless you know a mechanic who will hook you up. Me, I kinda like having an engine already factory-tuned and am willing to spend the extra buck for reliability. B16B's come with 185hp btw, but with a few bolt-ons 200hp isn't a hard goal to reach.

[Crx90SiRicer]

that is what i was talkign about..it's already built.so the ls/vtec is more stronger and lesseR? thanks Ricochet

[NOBU-SAN]

Not quite built. the b16b is, but the ls needs too much TLC to be very user friendly. In theory, the ls/ vtec is hot, but most of us are looking for a drop in type of swap. Already "built" engines are factory engines. Built meaning they run fine without the headache of having them tuned and making them(Heads and blocks) work together.

[Spectre927]

If you know for a fact(which can be hard) it'll be done right, since you already said you're not gonna do it, then get the LS/VTEC. The extra displacement may come in handy.

[93integra:ls/vtec]

if have a gsr head i need a gsr throttle cable for my ls/vtec

[redleaf786]

the non vtec honda blocks have extra low end torque then their vtec counterparts to make up for not havin a vtec but when u get a vtec head on the ls ull have the high end too, the ls block has more low end then the b16, but there is a nother prob too... by usin a gsr head on the block the rods tend to spin, wat i did on my integra is put a jdm b16 vtec and shot peened the ls rods and they wont spin that way, i put some jdm b16 pistons in my ls and got some type-r cams, and i do my own head work, im runni mid to low 13s but my compression is real high at about 11.5... this NA isnt as safe as ppl say

[jdmcrxhatch]

yeah but for the ls/vtec swap could be expensive because the bottom of the block isnt strong enough and could blow right or something like that...?