Hey, im building my CRVTEC and I plan on revving it to probably around 9k RPMs. I have the stock B20B bottom end, B18C head, and im waiting on my ITR tranny. I have already ordered DC sports 4-1 JDM header, JG intake manifold, and GReddy PE exhaust. I was wondering if I should get pistons and rods before I get anything else, just for some high-rev safety. Also, will it make that big of a difference if I just buy new rods and pistons, but leave in the stock crank? What size compression have any of you used, while running skunk2 stage II's? Thanks

 

IMHO, I would resleeve the block when you get new rods and pistons, to be safe, and to be done with it. But that's just me. As far as the crank goes, using the stock one is fine. Most people on H-T do.

EDIT: Oh, and I know this has been beaten to death and brought back to life, but don't forget the ARP rod bolts, y0! Good luck, man.

 

new valvetrain if you want to bring it that high.