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welfare · 03-20-2010, 08:21 AM

LS-V has come a long way since the experimental days. when done right, they are reliable
here's a breakdown of the parts list to add onto what you now have:
-pr3 or p72 head (personally, i'd go with the pr3 for compatibility)
-obd1 vtec ecu (chipped p28 will suffice)
-obd1 dohc vtec distributor
-a compatible intake manifold
-golden eagle or similar ls-vtec kit (not 100% necessary, but makes life so much easier, and well worth the price)
-ARP head studs and rod bolts
-b16, b18c1-5 oil pump
-b16, b18c1-5 waterpump
-b18c timing belt

i think that about covers it. with those parts, you should be pretty much good to go.
as i'd mentioned in your other thread, i also have a set of p30 pistons which, with your ls rods, would bump compression considerably when mated to a pr3 head. higher than type R, IIRC
IMO, if you're not boosting, your sleeves, if in good shape, should be fine. most ls-v's throw rods due to the weaker bolts. as stated previously, the ARP's should correct for that.
you're right. it's not as simple an affair as most people think. a lot of people who do this swap will do the work themselves. and that saves large
call G5 and get some pricing. they're quite reasonable and know what they're doing. talk to rich. he's a pretty decent guy.

03-20-2010, 08:21 AM	#22
welfare RS has made me the bitter person i am today! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: van Posts: 4,530 Thanked 1,170 Times in 625 Posts Failed 286 Times in 153 Posts	LS-V has come a long way since the experimental days. when done right, they are reliable here's a breakdown of the parts list to add onto what you now have: -pr3 or p72 head (personally, i'd go with the pr3 for compatibility) -obd1 vtec ecu (chipped p28 will suffice) -obd1 dohc vtec distributor -a compatible intake manifold -golden eagle or similar ls-vtec kit (not 100% necessary, but makes life so much easier, and well worth the price) -ARP head studs and rod bolts -b16, b18c1-5 oil pump -b16, b18c1-5 waterpump -b18c timing belt i think that about covers it. with those parts, you should be pretty much good to go. as i'd mentioned in your other thread, i also have a set of p30 pistons which, with your ls rods, would bump compression considerably when mated to a pr3 head. higher than type R, IIRC IMO, if you're not boosting, your sleeves, if in good shape, should be fine. most ls-v's throw rods due to the weaker bolts. as stated previously, the ARP's should correct for that. you're right. it's not as simple an affair as most people think. a lot of people who do this swap will do the work themselves. and that saves large call G5 and get some pricing. they're quite reasonable and know what they're doing. talk to rich. he's a pretty decent guy. __________________ Gold is the money of kings; Silver is the money of gentlemen; Barter is the money of peasants; But debt is the money of slaves. -Norm Franz Last edited by welfare; 03-20-2010 at 08:35 AM.