I will be having a B18C1 GSR shortblock rebuilt to be good to 300 crank HP. I will be making it a true LS VTEC, but the internals will be hidden in the B18C1 GSR block. I will be using an OEM LS crank, Eagle LS rods, and JE 10.0:1 81.5mm GSR pistons. This motor will need to last for at least 100,000 miles. It will not be constantly raced, and must pass California smog. This car is purely a daily driven performance street machine and nothing else.

So far I have researched 4 machine shops/builders in the S.D. and Orange County areas:
- B Series - Scott Iveson / San Marcos, CA.
- Group 5 motorsports - Kevin Anderson / San Diego, CA.
- Laskey Racing / Anaheim, CA.
- Ed Hale Machine / Lakeside, CA.

Out of the above, the labor for the full machining, boring and honing, balancing, ACL or OEM bearings, and assembly will run $700-$800. Does anyone out there have any positive or negative feedback about these shops?

Does anyone have recommendations for other builders in S.D. or Orange County?