What engine?

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
b18b or b18c1

Then you have the choice between non-vtec or vtec. Of course you can always do the LS/VTEC swap, but I'd still rather have the B18C1 over the ls/vtec.
You could probably get the ls motor for a little over $1000 and about $1000 to have it installed. Where as the B18C1 is $3,300 and then the cost of installation. So you'll be paying about 2 grand more for the B18C1, but it's better than the cheaper ls/vtec.
Also consider swapping your auto tranny to a 5spd, if you don't know how to drive a stick, learn!