Not too sure why people are downing Non Vtec but Ive had my mildly built LS motor (built by MainStream Performance) in my EJ1 for over two years (daily driven), still runs strong. I safely rev it to 8200 daily but Ive taken it to 8500, Ive beaten (I/H/E) GSRs and walks bolt-on B16s.. (vids upon request)..
Motor 98 LS
Tranny GSR
Crower 403 cams
Crower dual value springs and Ti retainers
B16 pistons
Ferrera flat faced valves
Blox intake manifold (stock TB)
Hondata intake manifold gasket
ARP rod bolts and head studs
ACL rod bearing
CTR header w/ 2.5in exhaust
setup made 151whp and 128tq on an 87degree day..
if i were you id get the head ported, as they already said LS & B20 head are no different.. run Crower 404 cams and B16 pistons.. Ive ran a B16 tranny on mine for a min but hated it on the highway at crusing speeds.. GSR tranny is the best of both worlds, great gear ratios with a nice final to hold lower RPM on the highway.. just my
