I am looking to buy a Prelude

This is my first post here and I am looking to buy like a 1996/1997 Honda Prelude to make it into a tuner car for like racing and stuff. I was wondering on which would be the best model Prelude to mod for a 1996/1997 prelude. I read the post on the LS/VTECH thingy and it made that sound like it wasn't worth the money. I figured I would ask you guys because you have knowledge on this stuff and you could help me. Thanks alot!