im currently building a ls/vtec swap for my 98 ek. what are the do's and don'ts for ths motor build? i would like this build to be smooth and problem free.

 

Searching will yield great results for ls/vtecs. Make sure to search through archived content as well. Good luck.

 

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arp head studs, seperate your gasket to a one layer, copper spray. lol, higher comp ftw!

 

im doing the same setup i just want something with reliability and obviously good numbers im getting ARP rod bolts and head studs, stock bottom end with GSR head and tranny. im sendin it out pretty soon to get honed, hot tanked, blanced and milling the head a little.

 

heres a link it helped me out alot you dont have to do everything it says but its good for reliabilty its probably goin to range from $1500+ depending on what parts you got already
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1676914

 

Not a bad price.

 

this my be stuff you already know but you might wanna check this out...

http://www.phatwhippincrx.20m.com/custom4.html

 

thank you for all your help. i greatly appreciate it.