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Old 12-16-2008, 03:48 PM
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i have an lsvtec b18 bottom end and a b16 head is it possable to change it to a type r head or gsr head?
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Old 12-16-2008, 03:57 PM
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der de derrr!
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Old 12-16-2008, 04:17 PM
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type r is ok but the b16 flows better than a gsr. why do you wanna waste your money on a type r. just paint your valve cover red.
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Old 12-16-2008, 05:18 PM
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gsr will lower your compression, type R jajaja just get some nice cams, and a head gasket to match yuor setup
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ehh, don't waste your time.
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get a b16 with skunk 2 cams and u will be good.
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Old 12-17-2008, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by EF8SohcMan
get a b16 with skunk 2 cams and u will be good.
till you get beat by a turbo and start asking us what turbo is best for your ls vtec with a b16 head lol

but good advice
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gsr will lower your compression, type R jajaja just get some nice cams, and a head gasket to match yuor setup
LOL no the GSR head will raise the compression.
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LOL no the GSR head will raise the compression.
But if he wants to go turbo the GSR cams are great for turbo
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But if he wants to go turbo the GSR cams are great for turbo

You can put GSR cams in a b16 head easily..

so there are no buts.
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