Quote Originally Posted by bafbrian
Reliability is dependent on the quality of the build. If you use quality parts and reputable shop to build it, or build it yourself correctly, then either a B16 or LSV setup will net some fun.

Personally, I say go with the LSV setup since you plan on building it.
Quoted for truth. Don Flores Enterprises (DFE) in FL balanced/blueprinted and assembled my B18A block with forged pistons, rods, bearings etc. and MS assembled my B16 head on it along with the rest into my car. I've been running this setup for a good 1.5 years with plenty of abuse at the track and streets, revving to 9200 RPMs and abusing it with nitrous (since it was built for nitrous).

Anyway yeah I've never had a problem with the motor itself, which I'm thankful of!