I just bought a 1997 accord coupe. manual transmission

its a SOHC 2.2 non-vtec

i wanted to swap the engine for a dohc vtec will this work with current tranny?also i want a swap that will be CALIFORNIA smog legal.

I hear that a prelude engine is better than mine the one i currently have and i will be able to use same trany and be smog legal? or will it work if i get a vtec head for it willl it be work for smog issues. Also nayone know good shops on south cali that wil do god swaps?

thanks i appreciate for your help info in advance