hey i built my lsvtec with the head for pretty cheap.
head-300
block-300
turbo manifold-220 awsome log manifold!!!!
(krb fabrication)
all arp bolts 300
(head rod & crank bolts)

if the ls block has good compression then just replace the bolts and put it together

 

Do you want to build it,or just look for a complete head and block and keep it stock?If your going to build,even mildly your looking at over $1300 not including labor.I'm in the process of putting together a lsvtec and I'm just seeing what parts I want to use and writing everything down with the price,so that I could have an idea of what I'm getting myself into.
*Arias low comp pistons-$250
*Eagle Rods-$300
*OEM rings-$125
*OEM headgasket-$67
*OEM bottom end gasket-$60
*OEM tb,water pump,tensioner-$166
*ACL bearings (main,rod,thurst washer) $85
*ARP head studs-$152
*ARP rod bolts-$50
*ITR oil pump-$112
That's just ballpark figures,but that's not including labor,a clutch,or a vtec conversion kit.If your on a budget I would say,just save up for a ls swap and start from there,that's what I did....but its really up to you what you wanna do.Good luck with whatever you choose.

 

$250 for Arias low comp. pistons? Where do you scoop a deal like that??

 

My friend got them last year,but never got around to using them.He ran into money problems,said he wanted $250 for them,so I just swooped on them while I could.