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Calesta you freakin ROCK. It's so refreshing to have some actually READ the post, really understand what I'm looking for, and lay out an intelligent, experienced reply.
LSVTEC was my phase 2 from the get go and that's what it's gonna be. And as far as doing it right goes, that is not a problem. As stated before I just didnt swap an LS in. That thing has been decked, bored, and honed with new bearings, seals, gaskets, and o-rings. I replaced the pistons, the rings, and the pins. The head was resurfaced and rebuilt. And more. I did everything I could (in my rookie mind) to build it to last.
I'll start doing some thorough research on the LSVTEC build and raising some coin to make it happen. I've got parts for sale from my swap which will be listed in the For Sale forums. I've got the D16 motor w/ JG Camshafts, a DC Header, transmission, shift linkage, a couple extra B18 intake manifolds and more.
Besides the ARP rod bolts is there anything else you recommend for reliability?
Feel very fortunate he did your research for you, he's a very busy man.
Now I'd say it's on you to use the site's resources. If you want to know how to build a reliable LS/VTEC the best place to start is with the article in the Reference Section.
Tap a hole in the block, thread in knock sensor, run wires to ECU. Some years of blocks had knock sensors, some didn't- same with the ECUs, so if you have support for it on one or the other, it's usually nice to add it. All of the standalone ECU setups support knock sensors too.
What is the k20 motor?
wow,thats actually kind of shocking
they come in the 1994 honda civic sx,theyre pretty quick
Spend $1500 on a turbo/tune and make 250whp.
Tap a hole in the block, thread in knock sensor, run wires to ECU. Some years of blocks had knock sensors, some didn't- same with the ECUs, so if you have support for it on one or the other, it's usually nice to add it. All of the standalone ECU setups support knock sensors too.