new driver, eager to learn

Ok so I have a '95 Honda Civic DX with the stock engine, D15B8 SOHC. I've been through many other forums and I'm trying to gather enough information to know just about every specification of my car. I'm pretty sure later on I'm going to get the engine swapped with a DOHC VTEC engine, which is going to be a pain because i know the tranny will be hard to find for my car. So if any of you guys have any advice on what i should do to my car, or any helpful tips or want to be a mentor or somethin, please fill free. . . later