gs-r head on a LS block

Nothingface · Newbie Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Oregon

i bought a 94 integra LS with a B18B1 and i was thinking about putting a GS-R head on it. if i do this swap, would i have to get a new manifold or anything? and if you have any comments or stories or warnings, please post them. thnks

HIDDENDEMONS · Obsessed Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: WA

I personally wouldn't go LS/Vtec as there are waaaaaay to many horror stories on the net. They really aren't all that reliable due to the LS's horrible rod/stroke ratio. Stay tuned to the boards as I hope to start my LS build up in the next year. Boring and sleeving, and port and polishing, and BIG ass cams!! Who needs Vtec, not I!!
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AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 354

If you haven't already read it, here is a little intro into the LS/VTEC.

I don't think it is essential to change your intake manifold, but i'm not sure. Personally, If it was me, i'd take the manifold of a GSR.

Note: If you use a GSR stock intake manifold, you are going to want a P72 from the GSR in order to control the Intake Air Bypass (IAB) butterflies.
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Nothingface · Newbie Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Oregon

so do you think it would be a good idea to find horses other ways than doing a head swap? if so what all should i do, i have a completley stock LS

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 354

Is the LS your daily driver? If it is, you may want to go with a more reliable build up route. Its is a good idea for you to make a complete plan for your car. Estimate your budget, what kinda performance you want etc... Planning is key, all the top tunners have something of an end result before they even start.
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HIDDENDEMONS · Obsessed Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: WA

To echo AcuraImport... research. I've done ASS LOADs to come up w/ the setup that I posted on here... now I just gotta find the money to do it!!
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DC4's are the shizzle!!
No, you don't need a fuel rail! Unless you are pushing some crazy numbers!!

Nothingface · Newbie Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Oregon

yeah it's my daily driver. i have an idea what i want to do with it, i have most of the parts lined up. but like you said it's a matter of getting the money. im looking for lowend horsepower and torque for my build. . i am looking to get a DC header (the stainless steel so it looks badass when it oxodises

) but should i get a 4-2-1 or just a 4-1?

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 354