the guy building the motor todl me to use srp and eagle even though he gets nothing really out of it except my money in the long run.

 

like i said personal preference. those can do the job just fine as well.

 

it was the hardest decision between all motor and turbo. but i think in the long run i'll be happier with a turbo setup.

so turbo setup ftw

 

Exactly.

Or you could just go to honda-tech and learn how to epoxy fill your block.

 

If you take a look at one, you will see the cooling channels on top.
It all comes down to the builder and how well the motor is dialed in. N/A and turbo both have very different approaches and your bore/stroke is essential to this....

 

Werd on this...

If your spending the money to sleeve, I'd definitely use the best pistons and rod's money can buy. CP Pistons are balanced within 1 gram of each other. This virtually eliminates the need for a balancing the rotating assembly. Carrillo rods are top choice, IMO.

Your OEM head will not really be a restriction until your making extremely high numbers.

 

right, just like i said i'm not to motor savvy, i rather pay someone to do it right then me trying to do everything myself and blow something up.

 

Honda blocks (including OEM sleeves) have been proven over and over to be reliable under a healthy a/f ratio. Reason why people experience warp often is leaning it out. There are many 10-11sec stock block Hondas out there. The only reason why they have to rebuild is the OEM rings are the weakest link. Other than that, the blocks are still smiling.

 

Where are you located?

 

Wiseco pistons, Crower rods, AEM EMS, large injectors, good sleeve, good machine work, turbo cams (if you get any, don't get off the shelf n/a cams)....and you don't need a block guard unless you run stock sleeves.