Alright ive seen alot of b20vtec and lsvtec builds, i want to go with a b20 block as if im upgrading from my b16 block i might as well go with the larger of the 2 blocks, I plan on geting a b20z which has the higher compression. I currently have a 2nd gen jdm b16, with P/S. and a ITR oil pump. I want to leave the b16 head stock, with stock cams and valvetrain, will tune on hondata s100, car is obd1. Current mods 4-1 header, test pipe, exhuast, 3inch short ram With Bpi vstack, underdrive pulleys. I just want more power with this simple setup.

Can I just use the b20z block change to arp rod bolts, arp head studs, to keep it reliable?

Also Will my ITR oil pump be fine?

Im going to get a blackworks (skunk2 blox ) replica vtec oil conversion kit,

Would the 2nd gen jdm b16 cams work well enough with the b20z block's pistons, or will my compression be to high or to low?

Would i have to worry about V2V or P2V clearences?


So things I think i need, let me know if theres anything im missing,

-stock b16 fuel injectors
-Vtec oil conversion kit
-ARP Rod Bolts
-ARP Head studs'
-possible aem cam gears ( used if i can find some for 75)

This would be tuned on a hondata s100 at the one of the best tunning shops in NY

Let me know if this is a possible build, and would the stock b16 head work well enough to make some extra hp. Not looking for anything crazy but more power for cheaper then i can with the b16 and then room for building it bigger. I figure if i only need the block and the the conversion kit and ARP gear i could get it all for under 300+ block maybe 300-400

If someone can clairy this setup for me that would be great thanks jay.

 

You will be fine regarding clearences with stock B16 cams and the phk piston. Alot of people say if you upgrade cams slightly then you start getting into issues.

If your opening up the block, might as well replace the pistons with some ycps there $ 200 and come with rings, that should bump you up to around 11:1 compression ratio with the b16 head.

Everything else will work. Just missing the headgasket, see if you can get a cometic or golden eagle headgasket for your application.