HOW TO; VTEC CONVERSION : B18B W/ B16 HEAD (A-Z) 

An interesting fact and some tips for everyone: Teflon doesn't do the sealing, it's job is actually be a lubricant so the threads can go in completely and seal properly tight up against the taper. For inexpensive complete engine rebuild kits, If I don't use OEM, I use JIS or Evergreen kits. They come with rings, bearings and everything. The evergreen kit even came with VTEC solenoid gaskets to rebuild it. They used to be VERY complete kits.... and haven't failed me yet. For the LS-VTEC plug; fill the gaps on the tap with grease. it will catch all of the chips in the grease while tapping the hole ;) A good trick for doing valves: Find a set of "go/nogo" feeler gauges. They have a second size built in to the single feeler that you can feel the ramp of and know how close they are. For doing cylinder one, set Cylinder #1 at TDC, and you can adjust the valves on both intake and exhaust. Leave the motor at TDC, and adjust only the #2 intake, and #3 Exhaust valves (they are in the correct position). Now notice how you just adjusted half the valves, So now you turn the engine so that #4 is at TDC (two turns). Adjust intake and exhaust on #4, and only intake on #3, and Exhaust on #2. Now all the valves are done without putting the engine at TDC each time. Hondata be pissing off a lot of people now; Can't tune your ecu/connect without an internet connection... so just a big heads up on that recent change of theirs. I still have lots of gripes with them because they stole our rom code, and sued us all because we were competitors. Only think i'd recommend is kpro; just because they have that part of the market pretty much cornered.... but HTS is on with all the canbus stuff (08+ for the most part); more rom definitions every day, and even a few custom changes as well. Keep up the good work dude. -JK

Much love took me me a long time but finally got me a wagon Saturday..all cuz of you bro 👍🤙 here in Indiana they aren't easy to find clean..and im on a budget..so I got one cheep and oarderd rockers and quarters out of Oregon..cost me 800 bucks shipping killed me but im saveing a ef wagon homie..and your a huge inspiration

I have been using your videos (These ones recently as well as older ones) as a walkthrough for rebuilding/swapping my GSR motor into my EK hatch. My first swap/rebuild ever. Thank you for the level of detail you put in when describing every step. It has made the whole process so much easier! 🔥

Am I the only one that flinched when he was tightening the tensioner and engine went sideways lol

Hey nice work bro . I ran into the same problem with the dowels when using the ARP stud . What I did was remove the 2 ARP studs and installed the dowels first then put the studs back in . The top threads for the ARP are bigger then the bottom that go into the block

Bruh, you’ve inspired me to work on my 91 EF I’ve owned since 1996. It’s in immaculate condition except for the clear coat peeling which I’m having repainted this summer. And I’m dropping in a D16Z6 V-Tec head. Cheers! 🇨🇦

Best Honda how to videos out there. Thanks for level of detail and explanation. I’m using your video for my 1st Honda build. Thank you 🙏

I'm so happy that you are back making videos man love your content I too suffer from bad arthritis I have since I was in my early 20's so I get your feelings about your injurys what helps me personally is seeing and knowing that there are others without the use of there legs or other limbs and that motivates me to push myself my thought is if someone who doesn't have the use of there legs but still the motivation and will to want to be in one of these cars that to me just speaks volume much love man sorry for the loss of your father losing someone is never easy but keep up the great work I'm betting he would want it either way keep up the content I promise I'll keep watching!✌

The notch in the water pump housing is an indicator for when your water pump is failing. What happens is when it starts going bad, a slow drizzle or drip will follow the path in the housing and a very slow drop comes out of that notch. Dont full it with rtv. Its supposed to be there. I think it says that in the manuals. But yeah, it has a purpose. Like all your vids tho. Great work bro.

This video is dope af. Love his whole wrenching attitude. The ability and confidence he has to make shit works is awesome. Best part, hes a backyard wrencher without any fancy heavily name brand tools.

You are a straight up legend bro. Been watching your channel for years

Perfect timing as always!

Another banger from Mr Static himself!!

"Cavitation" is the the word for propeller/impeller spinning too fast and making bubbles. Love the videos man.

What’s up pumak! I’m originally from San Diego ca but now I’m in Alamogordo, nm. Civics are hard to come by and it’s been a dream to put together a civic and drive around. In a way im jealous but at the same time grateful for your channel and the content you put out. So if I ever get all the pieces, I know exactly where to go to figure all out. Thank you!

This is an old video I know. But when you mentioned the water pump causing bubbles, it's called cavitation. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Damn Dana; your wealth of knowledge,parts,specs, etc are amazing! You make it look so easy. I’m dreading to do the front brakes on my 96 accord w captive rotors and I’m dreading it. U give me inspiration to power thru it instead of paying a mechanic and getting charged a fortune. Thanks from NYC!

You asked why no views on Joaquin videos. Because we come to watch you and yours!!! Good stuff keep it up

Episode should of been called "Ask me how I know" haha luv the vids you a true og

I have learned a lot from your videos bro thanks for posting them been watching them since Zosh and you did a vid together.

I had the same issue with my dowel pins and i literally had to do the exact same thing as you ! Was a tight fit for sure .

Yeah static Hog it out. I get those three layer head gaskets and separate each layer so that I have three individual layers and then I throw away the center lane because it's worthles. There is a hole and each Pam that you can stick a like a little 8 inch rod down to the hole in it locks the cams and top dead center position so that they don't move so that when you put the timing belt on and use your screwdriver against your tensioner Not a lot of people know that those holes are there to hold the cams and top dead center position

lmao dana out here able to build an entire EF with everything he has in his garage....... side note like this vid dana had to save it for when i try my hand at doing an LSV

Planning on going LS-V thanks for sharing. Very good info.

Just want to go on record and say get a Honda oil pan gasket. Unless felpro changed their design and started to integrate the “washers” in them. Honda oil pan gaskets are worth it and while you’re there you can get you some hondabond. You’ll need that too.

Picked up a B16 head that's fresh from the machine shop yesterday for $500. I had to jump on that deal. Going to LSV my B18B1. My CRX is going to hurt some feelings.

My dude wit all da knowledge u got u should b werkin fo a boss ass shop!! 💯 I member I was pulling my hair out to do all m ls v b20 v!! Poors man itr da whole 9!! Love ur content! Brings me bacc to 90s early 2000s!!

I learn so much from your channel. Amazing!

Best video I’ve seen in a long time! Such great in depth detail, thanks man.

Yessss sirrrr..... Good morning from South East Asia 🌏 Shout out from Manila 🇵🇭

I don't even own a honda, never have but this was a cool ass video to watch. Liked and subscribed.

Ayyee big salute! you always know how to make do with what you got. P.S. The GE dowel pins wouldve made this video 15 mins shorter 🤣

Glad you're back I missed your videos but I have a question about seven other guys on RU-vid I didn't build an LS VTEC but I forget what timing belt to use either the ls belt or a GSR belt not sure I want to see if you answer me those other guys didn't

YO! I’m about to start my lsv set up and this came out! Sweet

Sending some love all the way from South Africa😎🙌🏻🔥

Do you have any merch dude? I would definitely support !! I watch you all the time

Was looking for a good torque wrench that wouldn't break the bank and got me one of those there Tektons like ole' Youngstatic. Thing works awesome so far. 🤣

Great video. The cholo with the blippie blanket at the end was a huge plus 😆

Hell yeah brudder!! Can’t wait to see this in!

Just seeing you spray the gasket with the copper i can already sense smell of it, It is a peculiar one🤣😂🤣😂

"it's hard to do this with one freakin hand." Skillzzz

As the ARP head studs are different diameter at at the block end can you install the dowels and then install the head studs?

Nice video, lots of correct info. Were your steel braided line from the plumbing section of the hardware store?

This is a sign. I just picked up a GSR long block with a broken rear bracket mount so I was debating on fixing the crack or just do LS vtec..... this means I’m doing LS Vtec!

Progress bro progress 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

I tried to catch the block when you were tightening the timing belt. Time for bed. lol

What would you have to do for a b18a1 differently then what you would have to do to this one?

Perfect timing I'm about to do a b20v

Awesome. Thanks for the content!

Truly impressed bro. Much love!

Nice man I'm trying to LSV my DA9 soon so this is super helpful!!!

I watched an episode once (not this channel) where a dude said you didn't need to use ls/vtec guide dowels at all. I about shit myself when he said that!!!!!

K-Pro to the rescue, ggz

Good vid dawg, valve lash and cams n such scare most...big up

I would love to know the horsepower and torque numbers behind this, thinking about doing this to a 95

So simple setup as it is. I like to know with gsr/b16 head and stock cams since the bottom end piston is stock how high can you safely Rev to without piston to valve hit? Please for others that have rev to the moon leave your comments out of it. I understand with arp rod bolts installed u could safely Rev to 8k+ but I'm looking for longevity and daily not Rev to 8500 all day long it will give. 7500-7800 with arp rod bolt is the most ill go since it won't make power pass that

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Coffee filters. Buy large coffee filters as engine rags to assemble your engine.

Great video dana u make everything look easy thanks

Nice video Bro. Keep up the good work. You're my man

Pint looking Awesome

33:24 I was wondering what you had wrap cause it was so still, then Joaquin turns around, lmao!

Hondata FTW 👍🏻

Anything that makes a 90 degree angle with the handle consent throw off the torque spec any time you branch out there’s just a formula for changing the effective length

Whenever I build an ls or b20 vtec I use the ls non vtec head gasket you don't have to drill it out.. and if I'm building a high compression set up I'll split the head gasket and only use one layer either top or bottom u essentially 2 head gaskets out of 1... can't use the center layer no teflon on it...

I love your vids bro. I just wanted to know if it's necessary to change the oil pump to a vtec pump when doing a lsv/b20v ?

Always killing it

take a shot every time Dana say "yessir"...you'll end up in the ER 🤣🤣🤣

Good thing you just flippin it cus that head was dirtyasf, i was expecting nice aluminum color back from the shop.

It's always a good day when your cars can run at the same time

Putting in that work fam

I think there's 2 brass rivets on the intake side you have to drill out of the head gasket. last one I assembled there was 2 I had to remove cant remember which ones.

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 you the best brother

Lol I forgot to plug the bottom of the head when I took it to get resurfaced..the dude at les auto machine told me to jus put in a 8mm steel ball n that shit worked

Aye man don’t get rid of the pinky nail peeps don’t know what’s up w that ;)

Hey bro if I bring my EF j style Hood to the truck you going to sign it if so let me know cuz I'm getting my other car ready to put that hood in so I can bring it to the track can't wait to see that CRX though live and in person great content keep up the great work 💪💯🤘🥳🥳🥳

Hey man, great video. I swear, no other vtec video talked about plugging the hole on the bottom side of the cylinder head. I noticed my hole isn't threaded. How would you suggest plugging the hole?

My fav vid.

@29:17 dont think we never saw that additional oil line going to the front of the motor for the turbo 😂

Good job thanks for the video here 🎉❤

Hey @dana, What do you suggest out of the two; h22A or H23A(blue top) for a budget build in the rex? I have the h22A complete swap, however, it is knocking. Is it worth rebuilding the h22 to go h2b or best to stick with the h23A(blue top) from one of the jdm motor import distributor? I know i will need to get a h2b kit as well. Which one are you using on ur rex?

Thanks a lot for engine lesson, I appreciate it thanks 💯

i stg my heart dropped when i saw the motor tilt , i thought it was gonna drop on the ground

How did you end up wiring that vtec into your harness or did you already have a vtec harneess

Always watching your vid from nyc bro I’m getting my parts together to go Ls V I been all motor Ls on my 4 door ek for a while how’s the motor when it’s done is it any difference would I feel the difference before the tune and after ?

I reversed a vtec head that was on a b18 ls block, whats happens if i forget to remove the plug AND put It on a b16a2 block? Will It choke the oil feed?

I have a few questions What head would I use for a B20B i would like to do a vetc conversion an would i have to Change the wiring harness an ECU too.

Enjoy your content my dude, would you use the stock rods and piston if you're not going to be beating on the motor or would you swap em?

Hopefully gonna get a b20z2 block tomorrow

I recently doing the same think but using nippon 81mm and Scott's for boost but I'm worried about the head gasket I'm using that felpro one and Also the deck high look low on the set up what can be ? I know this its a old Video but any help would make me go better 😅

What's the discount code for that Blippi blanket Joaquin has on?!?!

New sub here man love your info and wise on Honda engine I just got a rt4wd doing a obd1 conversion but I’m thinking swapping to a ZC engine would a hondata s300 still work with a p28 ecu? For the swap as well obd1 I got all the jumpers distributor obd1

im trying to learn the basics of the honda world, and what the LS/VTEC build is, i dont understand this stuff lol

We need to get this man a dremel

Is the process the same if you have a b18a1 block and a b16a head?

Ima be going lsv soon on my ek 😁 boosted u should build a AWD ek hatch static and flip it bro make some good money 🤷🏽‍♂️😉

So I have an integra with a B18b1 block with a gsr head but when I start on a cold start the car dies on me automatically and I have to hit the throttle to keep it from dying on me and also when its idling the whole car shakes like crazy and feels like the car struggling to keep it's self idling what could be the main problem also the exhaust cam belt side is a little lose and also the car has a chipped p72 ecu what can i do to make the car run fantastic and idle normal..

Thank you very much

Buddy what do u prefer for the head stud for a b18b1 block and the b16a head? 😊

hi sir just asking which one better engine b18b or b20b engine which one agressive engine