My cost was pretty cheap, I cut every corner I could.. It is true that the LS/Vtec has been known for problems, but I think the name has got a bad rep from people doing it all wrong.

Basically some kids slapping on a B16a head on a Stock B18a with 175k miles and not knowning what they were really doing. So then they go out and rape the ---- out of it, complain that it leaks, and now it knocks. Probably also using a B16a ecu as well. Which means it runs like ----.

I highly recommend rebuilding the bottom end with new bearings, and using a Vtec oil pump. Also using Factory gaskets. You really shouldnt have a problem. I am worried sometimes about the whole rod stroke ratio idea, especially since when I dyno'd all my peak HP was at 8000rpms. Oh well, its to early to tell so far...

Jeff

 

so the bottom end is completely stock like the crankshaft and and rods and pistons but u rebuilt it with new parts ?

 

You find alot of cool ---- dumpster diving, I found a computer once and it worked and it was like brand new, just had a busted up outside. And around me there is an junkyard that no ones owns, its just free for everybody. Every now and then you will see a new car out there that some one just dumped there.

 

No, the bottom end hasnt been touched, just incredibly low milage.

Jeff