i choose ls b18a1/b1 over a b16 anyday. more torque and you can get them for really cheap. there are like 3 for sale in the f/s section for like 250-500 and you can buy a tranny for like 100-300 for a cable tranny. also 1200 for the deal he spoke of above is a once in a while sorda situation... ls's go for dirt cheap all day everyday... g/l and the crx is a good first honda! rep for the conversion to hondas!!!