ls/vtec or cr/vtec??
#16
(quote) "you will be disappointed if you put in a b16, you'll run low 15s all day long, the cr-vtec should run low 14s all day long if not better, doesnt sound like a big difference, but it is when you're at the track. leave the b16 to the crx"
I've been doing a lot of research trying to decide on a swap for my 89 crx. Sorry to thread jack, but I've heard a few people make the comment about leaving the b16 for the crx. Is this due to the lighter weight of the crx? The more I read up on the b20's and all the possible head combos, the more I want one
I've been doing a lot of research trying to decide on a swap for my 89 crx. Sorry to thread jack, but I've heard a few people make the comment about leaving the b16 for the crx. Is this due to the lighter weight of the crx? The more I read up on the b20's and all the possible head combos, the more I want one
#17
yes its due to the lighter weight. and we're taking about leaving the b16 to the crx as a best bang for buck option. if you can afford a little more, obviously a b20/vtec or something with more whp would be faster. do your research on the b20 though, as stated before, they have weak sleeves that are prone to crack.
#19
Originally Posted by drift_n_shift
im also thinking about going ls/vtec or b20/vtec. which would you suggest for an allmotor (n/a) setup, making (or capable of making without boost) 200whp+? the setup would be more of a track/canyon racing setup and i guess, kinda of rev happy. any ideas appreciated
with the LS block you can use type-r or b16 piston and get 11+:1 compression ratio and it won't hurt your pocket book as hard
if you want a rev happy bottom end get the rods shot peened, crank balanced and micro polished, ACL Race main and rod bearings, ARP main studs and rod bolts and Hastings rings for whatever piston you decide to use. also bore and hone the cylinders and line hone the main journals and caps to ensure a fresh surface for all the bearings and rings
should you decide on using type-r pistons you have to machine the hole on the wrist pin end to fit the type-r wrist pin. i went with PR3's because they give higher compression and didn't have machine the rod. on the other hand the P73 piston has an anti friction coating on the piston skirt to assist in high revs. you can get the best of both worlds with RS Machines PR3 pistons.
better yet, instead of reading my blabbering i'll link you to what i call my bible
Honda-Tech.com: All Motor: How to build a "reliable" lsvtec/b20vtec
happy reading
#25
hey guys..heres the deal i have 5 grand to blow on my 94 hatch this summer..i have the d16z6 with alot of k;s tho...i need paint done and thats about it..the rest is too goo fast wat do u guys think i should do? any input would help thanks!
#26
Originally Posted by IntegraMark
better yet, instead of reading my blabbering i'll link you to what i call my bible
Honda-Tech.com: All Motor: How to build a "reliable" lsvtec/b20vtec
happy reading
Honda-Tech.com: All Motor: How to build a "reliable" lsvtec/b20vtec
happy reading
#27
Originally Posted by JDM_tuning
hey guys..heres the deal i have 5 grand to blow on my 94 hatch this summer..i have the d16z6 with alot of k;s tho...i need paint done and thats about it..the rest is too goo fast wat do u guys think i should do? any input would help thanks!
replace the d16z6 with another one. get or piece together a turbo kit for it, and get some arp head studs. depending on the motor price, you should be looking at 1500 right here. you can boost that with low psi untill you build the bottom end
fyi, do you have rust on your car? if not, or minimal, a new paint job and rust fix should cost around 1500-2000 depending on what needs to be doen and the place.
or...
you car is white correct? personally, if you have rust on the quarters, if the budget permits, i would just fix the quarters and spray paint it white, or get them to paint it white. quarters are 50 a peice, and people usually charge around 250 per side with paint. as someone put it, white is a forgiving color, and it will blend well with the orig. paint (i've seen it done before). you can add clear and sand and buff, and get a nice paint job later.
or you can boost the d for roughly 2500-3000 or less with tuning. then spend $500 on a boomerang2 or another gps tracking, (if you don't have one) and save 200 for a yearly fees. with the left over, either fix the quarters, rims, or just save it for next year and get a nice paintjob.
or actually, this is a good idea too. i would do this if i were you.
get another d16 (**read the bottom of this post), rebuild it (bottom end for now, head if you can afford it) add forged pistons and rods, and arp headstuds (and possibly other things need for a turbo). take out your old d16 and take out everything from the engine bay and send your car in for paint (body, door jambs, and engine bay, rust fix etc), put the newly rebuilt one in, get a gps tracking unit, maybe some rims, and call it a day. break in the rebuild and next year boost it.
**you can use your current d16, but you have to take it out, send it to the shop for a rebuild and parts install. if you have another car and can wait the time it takes for this to happen, you can do this too, if not, get a spare one.
#28
Originally Posted by drift_n_shift
thanks for the info, and thanks for the link mark. took me awhile to finish it with on and off reading, but it has some great information. thanks again
no prob bro. that link is my Bible. i'm actually building mine with alot of the same parts he mentioned or already has.....and some extras
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