Need info on LS/VTEC

[Xplocivic]

I'm getting a USDM B18B from a friends dad who owns a junk yard and I'm going to buy a B16 head off of ebay or wherever I can find one the cheapest. I need any and all info on building this motor, opinions are welcome, and any help is appreciated. If you know of any links to info on the subject or are well versed in it yourself, please share. Its not like I don't know anything about the swap, but I just want to learn as much as possible before getting into it. My plans are to rebuild the block and put in some lower compression slugs because I want to do a custom turbo setup, possibly running around 12 lbs of boost. If you know of anywhere to get the head for a good price, hit me up too. I was told that I will be able to use all of my existing VTEC wiring and plumbing so thats not an issue, but what else should I look out for? Thanks.

[Xplocivic]

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[jeef]

Originally posted by Xplocivic
I'm getting a USDM B16B

^ not a ls, do you mean a b18??

[Xplocivic]

yeah, my bad, thanks, I fixed it. Too many numbers!

[pvang31019]

I'll save you the trouble of doing the work...go here

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t14322.html

[drift]

B18B is already relatively low compression.

[Xplocivic]

Originally posted by drift
B18B is already relatively low compression.

Whatsup drift? Anyway, so you think I don't have to worry about lower compression slugs if I'm doin the B18B. Also, a friend said that if I'm goin custom turbo on the B18B, then I really don't need to transplant the b16 head. Cause I really won't benefit from VTEC. You think? I wanna have a well drawn out plan before I jump into this and end up wasting money that could otherwise be used for making horsepower and getting it to the ground, cause thats all that really matters anyway.

[Xplocivic]

Originally posted by pvang31019
I'll save you the trouble of doing the work...go here

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t14322.html

Thanks bud, but I really don't have $5000 to spend right now. Plus I wanna do the engine myself, what better eay to learn, right? Its gonna be a slow process, prolly have it done by the end of 2002. I'll be happy with that. But that does sound like a nice setup, maybe I'll take a few lessons from that motor and teach them to mine.

[Rice-Rocketeer]

Check this biatch out: http://www.geocities.com/thelsvtec/

[drift]

you'll benefit from the VTEC head. any type of power adder always makes power over the baseline power output. so if you start with 140 hp, you'll get 140 + boosted hp. if you start with 160hp, you'll get 160 + boosted hp, basically 20hp more than you would have before.

plus, the VTEC valvetrain is able to be beefed up with better springs to keep high boost from sticking your valves open, should you ever boost that high.

[Xplocivic]

Thanks again drift, and everyone else who has replied. Good info.