h22_Lude

Alright im planning on going ls/vtec for now and need some suggestions.

Which head should I use, b16 or b18c?
Headgasket?
Which headstuds?
And is the golden eagle ls/vtec conversion kit good?

An suggestions would help, thanks

SortaFlush

ARP Headstuds ( I think the GE kit comes with them, Im not sure)
ARP ROD BOLTS!!!! and shotpeened rods atleast....either that or don't rev high if you want longevity.
GE kit comes with Headgasket, so just use that one.

I'd use a b16 head, they're cheap/a dime a dozen and very efficient in stock form for what it is.

This topic has been discussed over and over though, good luck.

h22_Lude

yeah i figured there was a few threads about it but i searched around and didnt find anything. Thanks for the opinion

kwint

Go to machine shop that has experience with ls/vtec builds

bLu92bUbbLe

use ur stock ls head...new oem headgasket...headstuds and a turbo kit...

LSVTECEG757

Like the first post said arp are very recommended with the headstuds and rod bolts. I would use a b16 head high flow without any work just maybe some jdm type r cams. And a cometic headgasket would do the job great and all of that stuff is affordable. Golden eagle has a kit you can buy that comes with the studs and their conversion kit I used it and it did wonders. But if your gonna use your stock bottom and I would recommend atleast rebuilding it. Rings and bearings and such. Good luck

civic_dude

I used this info when i did mines!
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1676914

The_Truth

If you are going to be building and/or doing extensive head work, it really doesn't matter which head you use, because in the end both will flow the same and you will be using the cams of your choice. If not, I would say b18c head.

hondciv18

i did an ls/v build and i went with a b16 head arp head studs and a full race ls/v and a oem headgasket and it was on 10lbs with out and issues...

F22BJSPECACCORD

+1^ boost the LS and put down more hp, spend less and more reliable