i dont currently own a honda or acura but i am wanting to get one. I do like the prelude, accord, civics, integras and others (not del sol way to small) any way should i get a shell and swap in the engine i want?

what engine is the best 4 cylinder honda made? I have been looking at alot of preludes that have f22 and h22's and others with i think they are called h23's or somethin, i also here about b16 and b18. i want a manuel also.

I do have a budget of 1000$ bucks on a motor and if the car runs 2-3k on the car so should i go with the stock motor or change it?

i would like a motor that will get decent mpg and is VERY upgradable(i dont know if i will turbo it or not)the only thing is that i hate wiring and dont know much about imports.

sorry about it being so long thanks.