just get a ls for now...be happy with the torque and the extra ponies. then get a vtec head later on when you have funds along with some p30 pistons, good header, cams, good exhaust. wait a little more then get some cam gears and in mani and throttle body (about 65mm no bigger) and you will be happy.. when you save some more you can get a close geared b-16 tranny and you will see how the car will scrape.