ls/vtec, and your opinions of it.

Phate · Post by **Phate** » Wed May 18, 2011 5:21 pm

Q10;264760 wrote:thats fine for while its n/a, but wouldnt that increase the chances of detonation once its turbo'd?

Yeah, depends on how much power you feel like making.

Sounds you're best off just sticking with a B18B, if you want to add a turbo.

RyanA · Post by **RyanA** » Sun May 22, 2011 3:48 am

Another thing to keep in mind if you go LSV is it is cheaper to start with an OBD1 LS block due to it having the "black box" for the PCV system. The OBD2 ones put the PCV in the valve cover and the back of the block does not have the hole. It IS possible to vent the block but it costs money. Z10 makes a kit or you can use H22 coolant nipples and screw them into the back of the block and run to a catch can. A reliable LSV needs to have a properly vented crank case.

And on the 263 whp, no way in hell on Tuner 2 cams or pump gas. No way. Sorry. Anything over 220 whp on pump is pretty strong for an LSV or even a CRVTEC.

ymisoqt · Post by **ymisoqt** » Sun May 22, 2011 5:21 am

RyanA;265178 wrote:Another thing to keep in mind if you go LSV is it is cheaper to start with an OBD1 LS block due to it having the "black box" for the PCV system. The OBD2 ones put the PCV in the valve cover and the back of the block does not have the hole. It IS possible to vent the block but it costs money. Z10 makes a kit or you can use H22 coolant nipples and screw them into the back of the block and run to a catch can. A reliable LSV needs to have a properly vented crank case.

And on the 263 whp, no way in hell on Tuner 2 cams or pump gas. No way. Sorry. Anything over 220 whp on pump is pretty strong for an LSV or even a CRVTEC.

hmm. I was actually curious about this as the block I have to replace the one on my sol does not have the hole in it for the pcv system.