how much is ls/vtec cost if you have a running b18a1 already.to be more specific mainly oem parts not a thorough build and including the labor charge deal on parts or ill find them either way

 

 

finding a good shape head is the biggest cost"being around 350-500" other then that not much

 

it will cost if you doing it right but you will be greatly rewarded in the end.

 

PRICE LIST
Gsr head $400
LS Block Bare $100
LS Crankshaft $125
LS Rods $10(I bought a complete LS shortblock for $150 took the rods and pistons and sold the block for $140)
ARP rod bolts $30
Type R Oil pump $100
Type R water pump $70
P30 Pistons, wrist pins, and rings $300
Skunk2 Racing Camshafts Pro1 series $569.53
Skunk2 Racing Valve Set (Stock Sized) $276.64
Skunk2 Racing Titanium Retainers $180.88
Skunk2 Racing Adjustable Cam Gears - Red $191.52
Skunk2 Racing Valve Spring Set $196.84
RC 370cc Injectors $180
GE LS/Vtec Kit and
ARP Headstuds $362.03(2nd Day air)
Exedy Cutch $230
Fidanza 7lb Flywheel $120
Passwordjdm magnetic oil and tranny drain plugs +
Passwordjdm carbon fiber intake $239.46
Every seal and gasket for the motor from Honda $68.61
Machine work( hone and clean block, put pistons on rods, balance rods and pistons, micropolish crank, balance crank, crank pulley, pressure plate, flywheel seperately and then all together) $300
Head work from United Speed World( resurface, pressure test, assembled, 3 angle valve job) $322.0

This is how much I spent on mine

 

heheh dont scare him,a good strong lsvtec to reach around 180whp will run about 600-750bucks if you already have a nice bottom end