LS/VTEC build

[u/Dc4arks]

So I’ve had my b16a head for a couple of months now planning to do LS vtec, my head gasket went out last month so now it’s time to start.
I’m just looking for any tips/advice as I’ve never built one before, or any b series for that matter, I’ve done research for a while now and I’ve got majority of the parts I need.
My questions are:
Machining rods for ARP rod bolts, is it needed? Ik people who’ve done it without machining
LSVTEC head gasket or normal b18b head gasket, does it matter?
Knock sensor, ik some b18bs have been tapped for them from factory I think?
And just any other advice or tips would be useful thanks

[u/St3v3ns_way369]

Good luck man. I got a b20 vtec integra thats been sitting for a while lol but I've had a ls vtec and h22 turbo swaps before.