i'm an autocrosser, and I don't think the B16a will cut it (in the long run) in SM. Aside from which, personally, I prefer driving a torquey car to a powerful one.

I would prefer to have a B18b because of its power characteristics, but then I wouldn't be able to re-use any of the parts (transmission is too tall, head is worthless) when I go crvtec. So basically, thats why I chose B16a.

Honestly, I bought this car three years ago with immediate plans for swapping, and the money just never materialized. It gets frustrating when you have to put off you plans for so long. Anyway, the goal now is b16a by august, and built crvtec by august '05. I'm taking a year off of school, so I think thats feasible. :happysad: