Yes, you will be using the lsvtec studs. I am not sure what itsslow's objection is, but it is really simple if he thinks about it.

You are putting a b16 head on a block that has the same deck height as an LS block. Remarkably enough, the ARP studs don't know that the engine block says b18c on it rather than b18b. Stupid studs!

Aslo, I've got a gsr with a b16 and lsvtec hed studs that's been on the road for about 8 or 9 months now. Just purring along with 20 pounds of boost.