Quote Originally Posted by cprtyler
i also plan on putting the ctr pistons in this app.. my question is do i need to add a diff crank with shorter stroke or do i need to get shorter rods so there will not be any piston to valve clash. where can i find the rods. will any b series rods with vtec work. thanks for any info.
NO, clay the motor, I ran a semiler set up about 4 years ago but with a b16 head and spec3's and had no issues, But your head or deck may have been shaved in the past. So clay it to be sure...

Why are you going with spec5's and oem pistons ?