Why LS/turbo?

[SiLvEr_TeG]

like what the title says. what is great thing about it?

 

[DC2_Project]

low compression

 

[DownShift96GSR]

Exactly, just the compression. You could easily take a Type R and throw LS pistons in it and you would be good too. You have the ported head w/ VTEC and low compression.

 

[wannabejdm]

Good Bottom end, Low compresson........

 

[EclecticTeg21]

yup, good CR. but dont get it twisted, the GSR is good for turbo too. the compression isnt THAT high, at only 10.1, and the LS is 9.5

 

[TegSox]

B18B's (and B18A's for that matter) are 9.2:1 compression.
The B18B also has 37cc's more displacement than the B18C. Non-VTEC Tegs also has longer gearing which is preferable to have for a FI application.
Many LS people prefer to go the FI route rather than mess around with an NA setup, and vice versa for people with GSR's and Type R's. The B18C is a better starting point for an NA application than the B18B. B18C's have a better flowing head, higher compression, closer gearing, and of course the VTEC system.
And EclecticTeg's right, GSR's are fine to boost also. Some would argue they're better for boost than a B18B because the head flows so much better. The higher compression of the B18C is no big deal for a competent tuner to adjust for.

 

[DownShift96GSR]

Exactly, even at a 10:1 compression, if you know what your doing, you can tune the engine to run boost in the teens with no problem. First step is getting the turbo, second is getting the right components to tune it and make everything work like a dream.

 

[EclecticTeg21]

B18B's (and B18A's for that matter) are 9.2:1 compression.
The B18B also has 37cc's more displacement than the B18C. Non-VTEC Tegs also has longer gearing which is preferable to have for a FI application.
Many LS people prefer to go the FI route rather than mess around with an NA setup, and vice versa for people with GSR's and Type R's. The B18C is a better starting point for an NA application than the B18B. B18C's have a better flowing head, higher compression, closer gearing, and of course the VTEC system.
And EclecticTeg's right, GSR's are fine to boost also. Some would argue they're better for boost than a B18B because the head flows so much better. The higher compression of the B18C is no big deal for a competent tuner to adjust for.

oh sorry, b18a/b's CR is not 9.5, but 9.2. thanks for the correction.

 

[SiLvEr_TeG]

not sure but what is FI application?

 

[Todd]

the compression helps, the bottom end is good too.... but the real reason is good ol' fashioned $$$

for the price of a c1 swap you can go ls/turbo and be much much much faster......

 

[Todd]

not sure but what is FI application?

FI = forced induction
turbo, supercharger, etc etc..... anything that forces air into your motor to make more power

 

[SiLvEr_TeG]

thanks for the replys yall