LS vtec bulid-QUESTIONS...

[yellowSI]

ya gotta couple questions on how to do a reliable ls vtec build..i got a type-r head with fresh cleaning from the shop and a ls block with some work. the block has full ARP components (rod bolts and head studs), je low compression pistons, fresh bearings, and forged rods..the block has ZERO miles on it since the rebulid..i plan on s/c in the future but juss want to run n/a for now....now my question(s) is what else is needed to correctly finish this build??
-engine parts
-wiring
-tuning
-etc..etc

[Slowboy_Mike]

Well first you need to get a Ls/Vtec Kit

http://shopping.lightningmotorsports.com/customer/product.php?productid=381&cat=0&page=1

You can get the other one for like 30 more and it will come with ARP Head Studs.
You will need to get a OBD2 wiring harness which has the two vtec plugs i just. I just bought one from ebay for obd2 gsr. I think there is a website that you can just righ it. Then you need to buy ECU for you're application. Now for the ecu there are numerous ways you can do it but no matter how much stuff you put in a car you will always need a good tune. From what i hear on here Dave is the man to go to...

here are some other links for ya

How to build reliable ls/vtec

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1676914

Parts list for ls/vtec

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1812388

[jdmdikk]

u should get a block guard and upgrade the oil pump if you havent..u can piece together the whole ls vtec kit for dirt cheap instead of wasting $180-200 on a kit..cams and camgears will be good since they say that the timing on a ls vtec is never a 100% with stock camgears..o yea and a magnetic drain plug might come in handy

[Herminshs]

u should get a block guard and upgrade the oil pump if you havent..u can piece together the whole ls vtec kit for dirt cheap instead of wasting $180-200 on a kit..cams and camgears will be good since they say that the timing on a ls vtec is never a 100% with stock camgears..o yea and a magnetic drain plug might come in handy

say no more.

[yellowSI]

thanx for the look out...

[jdmdikk]

no problem,,i am doing a ls vtec build my self(turbo)..u should aslo get a fuel pressure regulator and injectors..its not a must but helps..g/l on the setup...