[Aaron91ef9]

You could do an ls/vtec, you would have to make sure it was built right. The ZC is a good engine, but has its limits, as does any engine. The b16 comes stock with 30 more horse than the ZC. A b16 is around 1500 for a good one and then you would have to buy some other stuff for the conversion. If you want the power now and plan on going with a turbo a little later, I would say b16. You will have more power to start with and you could add a turbo later and get more power than the ZC turbo. With the b16 you should be running in the 14s, with a few minor mods. Thats not too bad.