I am planning on rebuilding my GSR motor and I have heard many good things about FJ Distributors in the SOHC community. Does any one have experiance with the B18C kit? Is it reliable and worth the $$$?

Here is the specs of the kit copied from their website:

ALL Motor Super Kit: (.04 Oversized)
High Compression

-82mm PCT Type R domed pistons (YCP pistons)
-Hastings Piston rings
-Timing Belt
-Water Pump
-ACL Duraglide Rod Bearings
-ACL Duraglide Main Bearings
-ACL Thrust Washers

-Full engine Gasket & Seals set--> Its all the gaskets and seals you will need for your engine from the oil pan and up to the head.Metal 3 layer Head gasket (approx .030 thickness)

Compression ratio with B18C1 engine & Head is approx--> 12.26:1

Milling your engines Head or block as well as using a thinner
Head gasket will increase compression ratios.

 

That kit is probably fine except for the piston choice (PCT) is not a desireable piston to use in a 1.8L especially with a GSR head. A P30 (JDM B16a) PR3 (USDM B16A) or P73-00 (JDM ITR) or P73-A0 (USDM ITR) pistons are much better choices. The compression ratio they list is incorrect as well, it's more like 12.9:1.