check around near the harmonic balancer, F series engines are known for oil leaking from the balance shaft seals, so check for oil under the harmonic balancer on the timing cover (very lowest point),...
you wont be able to turn the distributer 180 degrees as the cam tab wont line up, i ment make sure your actual timing isnt 180 out. also double check your firing order is right.
im running BC's and many of my mates are on various jap cars and we have for over a year now, no dramas yet, not even heard a noise from mine!!!!
i rate them!
im running BC coilovers, youll find the ''jdm'' people on here hate on them, but meh, a few other accord dudes run tiens, and ive got more adjustment and can lower it probably another 2 inches over...
clutch isnt a huge job man, most workshops should be able to turn it over in 3-4 hours, the shockies should take 2 hours tops to replace, so depending on hourly rates where you are you can sort of...