hey just an idea

just an idea but if your new to the game and if i'm guessing right your looking for the cheepest way to get a vtec possible, well if your current 1.5 is in good enough shape you could just do a mimime conversion and just leave your engine in and change the head and fuel injection system. i can be done in your carport and takes a couple of days... plus if you find the right places you can do it for as little as $200 i've heard though my estimate has come to $300 to $350 and all you have to do is check local junk yards for the parts they are reasonable easy to find plus if you want more info check this sight out.
http://crx.honda-perf.org/articles/z6swap/z6swap.html

hope your remember to upgrade brakes, tires, and shocks so you get to keep your beloved car.

oops clicked the wrong button that was supposed to be a reply not a new thread