Hi Chris.
Don't think I've bashed the LS/VTEC previously, nor in this post.
I stated that they are "Not very reliable I hear" which is exactly that - something that I have heard/read previously. I guess it comes down to the usual "Depends on who built it" line.
I assume it can be reliable since it's something that has been done time and time again so maybe this just depends on the builder's experience and abilities, however like I said the general opinion is that it's not the most reliable option.
The comments I made about the OEM head studs and GBox stem from a previous thread I made where I asked for more information regarding a B16A head/B18B block setup. You can see the original thread HERE. As you can see the dominant opinions are that the OEM head studs from a non-VTEC B-series engine will not cope with the high rev's of VTEC in the long-term. As for the tranny the B18B GBox has long gears and a low FD, making it less than ideal for a VTEC engine as the revs will drop quite a lot between shifts.
Do you think a B16A in a mini isn't going to be entertaining enough?
@OP: If you decided to go with the 1.3L/turbo option you could consider a Toyota Starlet engine. They come already built for turbo setups and will cost you around $1500. My mate runs his in a Paseo with a WRX turbo/fabricated turbo setup - about 130kw ATW on around 13-14 PSI. There's your 150+ HP![]()
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