Use B16 head only for LS/VTEC's? help plz

[hizmenprodigy]

is the b16 head what is used on a ls/vtec swap?

 

[Samurai_Blue]

you can use a b16 or a b18C1 head or a B18C5 head

 

[hizmenprodigy]

what would you recommend? i was thinking the b16 so i could have a little more torque

 

[rybread761]

Bang out a B16 head with either a Spoon or HKS 3 peice head gasket and enjoy more compression

 

[Samurai_Blue]

spoon is a 2 layer head gasket.

i like the gsr one because it generates more compression

 

[DaddyBuiltRacing]

B16 and torque in the same sentence? Thats the first mistake lol. The b16 head supposedly flows better then a GSR, but i've never seen proof of that

 

[hizmenprodigy]

thanks alot! ive never rebuilt an engine but i plan on doing a ls/vtec swap. any other suggestions for what parts are the best to swap out or part brands?

 

[Samurai_Blue]

B16 and torque in the same sentence? Thats the first mistake lol. The b16 head supposedly flows better then a GSR, but i've never seen proof of that

They flow differently yes, the b16 excels in one part over the gsr while the gsr will flow better in others. The main difference is the combustion chamber and the intake/exhaust ports

 

[hizmenprodigy]

when i start buying parts to swap out in the engine should i get all of the parts from the same brand or can i mix and match or does it make a difference?

 

[Samurai_Blue]

i say its okay on everything except the head. IMHO valve train should match, cams, valve springs, retainers, valves, cam gears should all be from the same company. They are tested together in the RnD process skunk2 doesnt use anything but skunk2 to create stuff and im sure thats the same as other companies

 

[hizmenprodigy]

thanks man, and when you say the head should match. what do you mean? like the head gasket and head?

 

[mirrorimg]

i say its okay on everything except the head. IMHO valve train should match, cams, valve springs, retainers, valves, cam gears should all be from the same company. They are tested together in the RnD process skunk2 doesnt use anything but skunk2 to create stuff and im sure thats the same as other companies

It really depends on if you do your homework or not. You can be safe matching a brands came with its valvesprings, but if you look at the specs and match then to your build, it really doesn't matter the brand. I don't see why cam gears would matter either. I see them as more of a show price when it comes to picking them, they all do the exact same thing.

 

[wheels]

iv heard that the b16 is better because you can do more to it. just what this guy at an import shop told me.

 

[Samurai_Blue]

It really depends on if you do your homework or not. You can be safe matching a brands came with its valvesprings, but if you look at the specs and match then to your build, it really doesn't matter the brand. I don't see why cam gears would matter either. I see them as more of a show price when it comes to picking them, they all do the exact same thing.

i just like stuff to match, i think i have ocd

iv heard that the b16 is better because you can do more to it. just what this guy at an import shop told me.

wtf

 

[imcnblu]

So, why is this in the "past winners section"?