I am building an ls/vtec set up for my crx. I want to know if .25mm oversized p30 pistons (jdm b16) will fit on ls rods. Also, does anybody know of a good machine shop that will hone my cylinders,plug the head and tap my block for the knock sensor for a reasonable fee. So far these are the parts that I have for my set up.
First gen b16 head (stock), harness,pr3 ecu,injectors,distributor. 96 b18b1 short block,ls rods,ls crankshaft (very good condition). ARP rod bolts,ARP head studs, Golden Eagle ls/vtec kit,gsr water pump,gsr oil pump,gsr timing belt. I still have to measure oil clearances on the rod bearings and the main bearings.

 

If anybody has any advice on anything else that I need to make this motor as reliable as possible let me know since this will be my daily driver. I'm also concerned about the fuel mods for the 200cc jump from the stock b16. Again any recomendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

yeah they will be aperfect fit. seems that you got the most important stuff covered.

 

Yeah man I did alot of reading and research before I made up my mind. It should make a big difference in tourque compared to my old b16. I just hope that it is reliable. What do you think will be the highest rev that I should bring it up to??

 

i wouldnt take it past 8k.

 

plus one,and with that compression you will not need to take it passed that....you dont tap the block you tap the alt bracket it is very easy its a 12/ 1.25 make sure you use a ls headgasket and some arp rod bolts

 

8.5k with some CTR cams. I have brought all my LS/vtec's well past 8k without 1 bearing failure. always ACL bearings, always 20w50 castrol gtx.

 

i can get your motor preped for ls vtec and your machine work done lmk. oh also there is no tapping the black that has to be done.

-Jay

 

beware... OE bearings are about $80 a set. Whereas ACL's are about $35 a set. OE offers close tolerances and ACL is standard one size fits most or 25/50 over.

 

Thanks for all the info guys, where can I find ACL bearings for my motor, is there a website or company that I could order them from? This is my first build and I dont know what size bearings to get. I heard ACL bearings work really good on Honda-Tech but I really need to know from someone tha actually has a good running ls vtec. I just want to take my time and do everything right.