you shouldnt be scared of lsvtec.. you guys probably heard bad stories of how lsvtec is unreliable and whatever, but the lsvtec has proven itself over and over again.. yes, it might not make it to 150k - 200k miles, but a regular ls or gsr motor might not either.. it all depends on the builder and the parts that are used.. just remember that the motor is only as strong as its weakest link.. LSVTEC and B20VTEC are the bomb!!