Ls/Vtec
 

I've been shopping around for a new engine and have a mechanic offering me an ls/vtec. He says the top and bottom are built and comes with a header and a transmission as well. Not sure which tranny it is but i will inquire about that soon. This engine is for 3500 installed. What are your thoughts and opinions about it and what are some things I should be looking to make sure its worth buying.
Thanks in advance.

Re: Ls/Vtec
 

Find out what parts are in it what the vtec head came from. And the tranny cuz 3500 is quite pricey even with the install.

Re: Ls/Vtec
 

How much should the engine drop cost in labour, that way i know how much the engine roughly costs when I go see it tomorrow. I'm just a little worried that it might be a little beaten as it is an lsvtec, is there anyway of knowing for sure?

Re: Ls/Vtec
 

You'll need to find out exactly what's been done to the motor. Since the word "built" is so subjective. I heard from a guy that an LsVtec with a APR rod bolts and a block guard was considered "built"

My opinion for a LsVtec being built is APR rod and head bolts, balanced and micro polished crank, shot peened or polish connecting rods, aftermarket pistons or type r/b16's at the very least and that's just the bottom end alone. With the head it's a whole other story.

So if that mechanic is quoting you 3500 including labour for what's mentioned above, it would be a steal. Unfortunately there's no way to actually know for sure until you tear it apart. You could however perform a conpression test and a leak down test as well. Those two tests will show you the condition of the engine.

Hope that helps

Re: Ls/Vtec
 

I say if that's with labor, do it. I would suggest e85 tho cause they aren't supposed to last forever...... 2 years tops?

Re: Ls/Vtec
 

No e85 here compadre :(