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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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is it worth makin a ls-vtec turbo when its going to be a daily driver or ls turbo better witch will last me and be better for me i dont want to be NA
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Do some research and see what will suite the car and your needs best.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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+1 on the research. i always say vtec is better than none at all, but honestly it depends on your goals and how far youre willing to take the build.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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I agree with the other guys research how a ls vtec works. Weigh out the pro and cons on a N/A ls vtec, weigh the pro and cons on a turbo car, then weigh the pro and cons on a ls vtec turbo car. IMO I think if the build is done correctly and you keep up on the maintenance of your car it should be fine.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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A boosted LS/vtak will make more HP but about the same tourqe as a boosted LS. The LS/vtak will cost more than the LS because of the Vtak head, the external vtak oil line, and the vtak ECU. You could always just add a vtak head to a boosted LS and gain some HP since, the exhaust manifolds are the same. If money is not a problem then go ahead and do the boosted LS/vtak. If you want to conserve money then just boost a LS. Either way if you don't cut corners and rig shit, i.e. oil lines, tune, etc, they will both be quite reliable.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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its worth it i love mine
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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haha glad its still runnin!! ^ that motor was in my garage for months!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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lol she runs like a champ and love boost and well so do i man i still cant wait to meet the crew when im home for new years the teggy will be there hopefully i be a part of S1
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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ls-V FTW!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by biggoofy
lol she runs like a champ and love boost and well so do i man i still cant wait to meet the crew when im home for new years the teggy will be there hopefully i be a part of S1
cant wait bro i miss that teggy lol.
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