If you like the sound of vtec, just get the b16a2 swap with the turbo. You'll still hear the vtec plus the sound of the turbo boosting.

If you want the reliability of NA (and want power), then get the biggest displacement block you can. The 1.6L isn't going to give you any torque. If you want to keep a vtec block, go with the gsr or type r (b18c, b18c5). Now, if you want cheaper power, then get a ls or crv block and put the b16 head on that.