Is it possible.The story goes like this.My friend has a Civic SI block and head.It was sprayed and leaned out.The number 1 piston shattered.So he has a block that is in good shaped.Number 1 cylinder is scored but not bad machine shop said i could do .25 over and be fine.So i was thinking to put Ls crank,modified rods to fit new ITR pistons,(which i have). And do all new bearing.i want a LS/vtec and this would simplify the vtec selonid and extra oil lines.But is it doable.I know the blocks are the same but there are some subtle differenceses.I did a search and only came up with the LS/vtec answers none that are deffinent on this.I would like to use this block due to the fact i wont have to change oil pump or water pump like on the LS/vtec.So let me know what you think.Thanks for your time.Peace.

 

Won't Work. B16 has shorter deck.

 

Thanks, thats what i thoughht. I just needed some one to confirm.Guess its back to the LS block.Thanks.Peace.