And oops, my apologies, I wasnt very good at identifyng chasis. It's, I guess, a DC, it has the leather seats and sunroof. I don't know if the GSRs and/or special edition ones come with those options. Background story is her ex blow the regular motor and had access to the b16a and type r tranny set up in another wrecked vehicle that belonged to his friend.

Just trying to see if 2500$ is a good price for a starting platform.

As far as parts go, im opting after a paint job, slipstreams and apexi catback,

Either intake manifold, cams and followed by by home made turbo or name brand kit.

or

Ls short block ( hmotors online or junked ) with the same b16 head in the vehicle
( What's usually the cost to mate/frankenstein this set up? Its def outta my league )

With just bolts on the ls/vtec.