Ls/Vtec, is this proper?

95TegDC4

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I've read several articles on why Ls/Vtec is a truly bad idea, so I'm jotting down my plans, and would like your guys' opinions on whether it's a good idea or not.

LS Bottom end and transmission.
Bottom end:
ACL Race bearings.
Hone&Deck the block.
High comp pistons.
Then deck the head.
GSR or Type-r head.

Will this bottom end be able to hold the vtec and be reliable?

and should I throw a gsr tranny in it as well?
My plans for the engine, right now, is daily driver with the intent of adding boost in 7+ months.

Thank you all.:D
 

klutchDb7

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Throw ARP headstuds on that list then yes
 


supersilko

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Building a reliable lsv would cost almost the same as turbo kit and push 10 psi and get almost same hp

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supersilko

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That's what I rather do but gotta sell my ls first

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95TegDC4

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I'd have to go through and rebuild EVERYTHING in my engine. I'm pushing 241k miles, and I can tell its had enough.
I don't dog the hell out of my car, but every couple weeks I like to have my fun.

If I were to get a gsr tranny and boost the stock ls after its rebuilt, would it be better?
Obviously it'd have shorter gearing.
 

Havok114

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I'd have to go through and rebuild EVERYTHING in my engine. I'm pushing 241k miles, and I can tell its had enough.
I don't dog the hell out of my car, but every couple weeks I like to have my fun.

If I were to get a gsr tranny and boost the stock ls after its rebuilt, would it be better?
Obviously it'd have shorter gearing.
I myself could barely notice a difference when I drove my ls turbo with ls tranny on 10psi & when I dorve my cousins b20turbo gsr tranny same turbo 10psi

But yes rebuild ls + boosted is the way to go.

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dlo253

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If you are getting high compression pistons be careful how much you take off the head and block. Ain't gonna be very reliable if u can't run pump gas haha. Sounds like a good start for the most part though....
 

95TegDC4

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How much would I be looking at, hosepower wise with the turbo you're referring to havok, or anyone else if you know; pushing 8-10 lbs of boost on a stock ls?
Rebuilt to handle boost. and what all would I need to go through, partswise?
 
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Havok114

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Haven't got the chance to get it tuned but I wont settle for any less 250hp & nothing just a chipped p75 & 450cc injectors

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jwh0818

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Haven't got the chance to get it tuned but I wont settle for any less 250hp & nothing just a chipped p75 & 450cc injectors

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Not trying to be a jacker here but when you refer to "chipped p75" your referring to what exactly. That's the first time I heard that
 
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