Originally Posted by Kai
The B20B/Z is a better DD because of the added low end torque. Ask any Integra guy who ditched their stock B18A/B for a B20B/Z. As for gas milage, it doesn't make a noticable difference.
im going to agree with you, call my kerry but whatever.
i just looked up a little on the b20z and b20b crv engines, if you are going to swap, make sure you get the b20z from the 99-01 crv's, they have about 20 more horse then the b20b 96-98 crvs. If you were going to maybe add boost later on, a b18b would be a better engine. It has lower compression then the b20's. If you were thinking of building for boost, a b20z would be a sick setup.
here is some good info on the b20's
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=460954
I know you said you were just thinking to keep it basic, but in case you wanted to know...