I have an LX automatic, but i will shortly be buying an EX manual model to modify. At the moment i am inexperienced with powertrains and transmissions as i am just now starting mechanic school. I would like to know which is the best engine as far as pure speed and power to put in my car. I'd like to keep AC and power steering if at all possible. I've seen shots of accords with H22's that have zero AC and power steering. Is there spacial considerations with that engine in that car? I'm pretty sure its impossible to fit the later gen accord v-6 engines in there. Then again, i'm no expert.

Things to be considered are the difficulty of the swap, price of engine and mount conversions (possibly labor costs, depends on if i can gain enough experience and find a job at a suitable shop), and is the stock 5 speed manual tranny the only tranny available?

I am just in the planning process for ricing out my car, so any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.

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