im 16, im building my ls vtec now. i got a ls block with itr pistons, with arp rod bolts, and headstuds. i got a golden eagle ls v kit. i got a semi built gsr head with stainless steel ferrea valves, skunk2 valve springs, and retainers. i got a gsr tranny. hasport mounts. skunk2 intake mani. and aem adujustable cam gears. im pretty sure that will be very reliable, and a friend of mine is doing the swap, he has done like 50 swaps alreay on ls v's