hey i have a 93 integra gsr, i plan to keep the b17 and build it semi-all motor in the future, but i just found out my 2center pistons are fried, i was thinking bout a new set of "Arias piston" same 81mm but 11:6 high cp. my question is would it work wit my stock rods and stock head set-up?

 

depending on the condition of the cylinders and how bad there scored or scratched you should at least go 81.5mm and you can re use the rods, iv used them plenty of times with alll motor setups like the last one i built that hit 216hp on stock rods and pistons. If you run cams to bring up the power make sure you use the proper matching valve springs and retainers to the cam shaft. other wise you can use a stock head no problem just use ARP studs to ensure you get a solid seal when the head is torqued and that it wont lift during the dyno or when ran hard. Look into stroking that block to a 1.9l or if you have the money. other wise its a 1.7l, better than the b16 thats a 1.6l but not better than a gsr/itr thats a 1.8l.

 

thanks ill look into it some more.