Originally posted by -KangaRod-
It is quite a project! I'd recommend anyone save yourself the trouble and buy a gsr long block. A recommended list of upgrades inclues ARP rod bolts, Z10 engineereing block girlde, vtec water pump, vtec oil pump, vtec head bolts, and finally upgraded dome style vtec pistons
Any kind of block girdle going into a non-VTEC head should be properly doweled in. You might want VTEC oil squirters too. It's less of a hassle to get a B18C block and swap in an LS crank and rods, in my opinion.