I'm building an LS/VTEC, I WAS going to use my friend's block which is bored and sleeved, top of the block welded shut, copper o-rings, and an external elec. water pump w/Arias 12:1 comp. pistons and stock rods, but since I'm daily driving this engine, we decided to build a different block - NOW it's a LS block w/90K miles (but previous owner took care of engine, the bearings were checked and look great), w/JE 11:1 pistons (made spec. for LS/VTEC), stock rods, B16 head (prep for LS/VTEC), it's basically a stock LS/VTEC w/JE 11:1 pistons, besides clutch what else do you guys think I need? I can't afford better rods now, do you think the stock rods will be fine? I'm replacing (of course) the head gasket and all gaskets and seals. But what else do you guys think I need (I think I definatly need a VAFC)? Please help, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Martin