dv8

Im on the last leg of building my MILD N/A b20/VTEC and i need some guidance from people that have already done it. My goal with this motor is to be at 200WHP and 140lbft.


Let me give you a rundown of whats in it right now.
Block:
b20
JG W/10.5:1 forged pistons
Balanced/blueprinted
stock Rods shot peened
Block girdle
ITR oil pump
GSR Waterpump
ARP Head Studs
GSR timming belt/tensioner

Head:
JDM ITR head Ported
JG I. Manifold matched(to head)
Matched TB
Stock ITR cams and valvetrain

TRanny:
JDM ITR w/LSD
Exeddy clutch
ACT 9lbs flywheel

Management
hondata s200

My questions is specifically about the rod bearings, which should i use? stock crv or B series VTEC? I was told that stock crv bearings could't rev out as high and would eventually crap out. Also does it really matter if i use the GSR waterpump and belt or should i go ITR?
Since im using a block girdle do i need to swap out to a different oil pan,windage and pick up? Anything else i should think about? Im going N/A and i dont want to run crazy cams or anything drastic to were i will sacrifice reliability. This is my first B series engine build. My experience is all Honda C series(NSX,Legend)


Thanks