LS turbo build help (parts included)

[mezzies96teg]

Scottydb411-thanks for the info bro...i had heard other people saying that i only needed the boost gauge and others weren't neccesary and also thanks for the info on the harness!

B18c1Turboed-thanks for the manifold info! have been searching and that helped alot! And as far as tuners...Ed is the way to go from what i hear from everyone and that is who I am planning to go to also...about how much tuning will it take? well to be as reliable as possible...like 3 hours or more? And also with the manifold...which would i go with...the 4 bolt or 5?
And also i wanted to ask you...with trying to go with a v-tec head...will it be harder running an LS-vtec (always hear of problems with LS-vtec) and would i need to build v-tec head also? and if i decide to stay with the LS head...when building it, will i need to upgrade the valvetrain (springs, ti-retainers, valves) and would i need to look into port and polishing or just have the head re-worked to be like new?

Keep it coming guys and thanks for all your help!

Mezz

[B18c1Turboed]

B18c1Turboed-thanks for the manifold info! have been searching and that helped alot! And as far as tuners...Ed is the way to go from what i hear from everyone and that is who I am planning to go to also...about how much tuning will it take? well to be as reliable as possible...like 3 hours or more? And also with the manifold...which would i go with...the 4 bolt or 5?
And also i wanted to ask you...with trying to go with a v-tec head...will it be harder running an LS-vtec (always hear of problems with LS-vtec) and would i need to build v-tec head also? and if i decide to stay with the LS head...when building it, will i need to upgrade the valvetrain (springs, ti-retainers, valves) and would i need to look into port and polishing or just have the head re-worked to be like new?

Mezz

ok 1st all turbo manifolds are 4 bolt.I think your talking about the turbo downpipe, if i where you i would go with a 4 bolt they are easier to take on and off. the 5th bolt on the Dp is usally a pain in the ass to get too.
As far as tning i would say anywhere from 2 too 3 hours would be fine, and car would run awesome.
As far as the head, i never hear that many problems from people that install it right the 1st time, If you where to do a vtec head the only thing i would upgrade is the springs and retainers, that all.
I wouldnt port and polish the head at all,or even change the valves unless u want alot more then 700hp. Ill use my car and peters car for example the only thing we have done to are heads is springs, retainers and 1mm valves. and we are making alot of hp. other then that the head are stock ports... hopes that helps!!

[mezzies96teg]

ok 1st all turbo manifolds are 4 bolt.I think your talking about the turbo downpipe, if i where you i would go with a 4 bolt they are easier to take on and off. the 5th bolt on the Dp is usally a pain in the ass to get too.
As far as tning i would say anywhere from 2 too 3 hours would be fine, and car would run awesome.
As far as the head, i never hear that many problems from people that install it right the 1st time, If you where to do a vtec head the only thing i would upgrade is the springs and retainers, that all.
I wouldnt port and polish the head at all,or even change the valves unless u want alot more then 700hp. Ill use my car and peters car for example the only thing we have done to are heads is springs, retainers and 1mm valves. and we are making alot of hp. other then that the head are stock ports... hopes that helps!!

thanks bro! ha yea i meant to say that was for the downpipe! but i just wasn't sure which one you were talking about that you said that you used to have the 3" downpipe and keep a/c and p/s.
And also for the v-tec head...how much of a difference would it make (powerband wise and also whp)? and what would i need to make sure that i do to do it right cause if i did do it i want to do it right the 1st time ya know. and also...which v-tec head is best for LS-vtec...b18c or b16? will having LS-vtec make it less reliable or any harder to tune?
And also if i keep the LS head, all i will need to do is replace the springs and retainers?
*I'm also wanting to get a GSR tranny...u think that would be a good choice?

thanks for all the help! keep it coming!

Mezz