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how do I make a ls engine into a ls/vtec?

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Old 01-30-2009, 03:03 AM
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I got a b18b ls block and i just bought a dohc vtec head for it[img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]... is there anything else i have to do but to replace the non vtec head with the vtec one?
 
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Old 01-30-2009, 07:54 AM
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vtec computer and harness should do it.
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:44 AM
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would I be able to keep my stock computer and just reprogram it somehow?
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:08 PM
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nope

there is no provision for the vtec into the ls ecm nor are there plugs for the engine into the harness.


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there are companys that build vtec computers and stand alone harnesses with 1 of those your old ecm should work fine.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:27 PM
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first you must change the computer program. because its different. but i think it's hard mo make it real. good luck
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 08:03 PM
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Im doin this setup, u will have to get a vtec conversion kit, vtecdistributor and ecu, they make a conversion harness also u will need, i was told 92-95 is best to go to obd1 and to get a gsr trans so it doesnt fall on its face
 
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