ok... i'm a noob to engine tech.. so here is the question... making a block strong by crank? what does that mean and how is it done. then what does it mean when an engine is stroked? no pun intended.

my idea would be to us a B20 block and put a B18C1 head on it and using low compression pistons off of LS engine, then using type r cam. my question for that would be... would i still be able to use my regular civic shift linkage and wire harness or will i have to use a GSR shift linkage and GSR harness???

like i said... i'm a noob to engine tech... so please don't flame... the burrito i ate at Uno Mas for lunch is doing enough flaming already... haha