well, heres a parts list im out for starting now. my goal is to have everything up and running by december-january '05...lemme know what you guys think! btw, im trying to keep it all honda/acura internals..
-b16 sir2 w/ gsr tranny
-itr exhaust cam
-ctr intake cam
-ctr pistons
-itr valves and springs
-itr intake manifold
other misc. parts: dc sports header, aem adjustable cam gears, msd ignition system, aem cai, apex n1 catback, act clutch w/ 8lb flywheel.
one question though, what vtec controller should i go with?

any comments, opinions, suggestions, stories of experience are all welcome! this is my first project and hope to get it running in the 13's or maybe even 12's...while still retaining daily driving ability

 

retainers, rods, fuel system, etc, etc, etc...? Why not a JDM header?

 

Use a b16 or itr with lsd tranny. Quicker gearing.

 

They are all the same.

Get an apex'i V-AFC. It's an air/fuel controller that just happens to have a built in VTEC controller.

 

would it be good to go with the itr header? is it 4-1? i havent looked into that one yet. but im guessing i could probably pick one up for cheaper than a dc sports.
thanks for the suggestions on other parts...im doing a little more research on the CTR pistons for higher compression. would a C/R of around 12:1 be safe for daily driving?

 

No.

 

Go with the ITR header. The gains are higher than a DC sports or equivalent. It also looks pretty badass for a stock part. They will run you a little more than the DC sports ceramic but they are full stainless steel and with your future setup, a gain of 6 hp isn't out of the question.

No, 12:1 CR would require racing fuel because pump gas would just detonate.

 

unless you run it so rich as to negate the advantages of that high of a compression.

There was a guy on G2IC that ran 12.5:1 daily... how I don't know. I'd never even think of trying it on a street vehicle.