om about to build a LS-V also. my build is LS block, Type R pistons(USDM) ,2001 Ls rods, B16 head( stock internals )gonna have the head rebuilt by clearwater cylinder head. ,Ls tranny,450cc injectors, obx style intake manifold, DC 4-2-1 headers, and stage 2 clutch

im doin the head tap with a stainless steel kit form AE.
and prob gonna wire Vtec to a switch in the dash board. And tune it to kick at about 46K.

good build? lmk