dont be afraid of those domestic engine guys either. most of em have enough machine experience that would own noob import specialists. where do u think all the technology/innovation came from?

the only problem is that some of them wont touch imports, but the ones that i've run across through friends and colleagues at school, are pretty open minded, and have a great deal of respect for any car...most are just interested in creating reliable hp.

a honda block has specs and clearances just like any other engine in the world.

experience with brand is more important with head work, but even then its not that far off from other car marque's too.