yes the pistons have valve relifes. and no the honda engine is not some mythical beast or odd ball engine like and Rx-7... its just a typical transverse 4-banger nothing to worry about but grab a manual for a smoother opperation

and the head bolts have a set pattern and 3 stages of tourque values and auto parts store can give you this.
btw: i just completed my full rebuild on my F22a6 and probably the most annoying things where intake manifold... cause i took it off before the head, and re-timing the engine, other than that it went well. good luck

where are you in PA im like 5 mins from jamestown/greenville area