rebuilding D15Z1 1.5L Civic VX engine...what to change??

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I just picked up a '92 civic HB w/ 155K miles as a commuter car...I'm in the process of buying a D15Z1 1.5L Civic VX engine to rebuild myself, then swap into the civic.

*I've been searching this forum (and google too) regarding my questions...found lots of great info, but still have questions:

what internal engine modifications should I do for FE?

here's what I was thinking:

1) shave head (this should increase compression ratio, and FE, right? any ideas of what compression ratio to aim for?)

2) smooth out all casting surfaces and port match (intake/exhaust manifold, ...)

3) lightweight pistons/rods...is this worth it?


any other ideas (or comments on my ideas) would be great!

*I'm coming from the opposite side of FE...I autoX a BSP 350Z...so I understand most of the ideas for FE, just haven't thought about it enough!

thanks!