96 was the 4th generation body style, and 97 was the 5th generation body style. all 5th gens came with an h22, and as long as you dont get the automatic/SS then either model of 5th gen would be nice. also for 4th gens only get a vtec model. the SI's are nice, but if you really want to make it fast and plan on doing alot of mods, the h23 dosnt have the aftermarket choices of a h22.
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