Just got a 97 honda civic ex coupe...I'm new to all this. I want to know where to start. I'm old school, how can I tell what type of engine I have...based on vin numbers? Is there a data base to dial into that can point me in the direction of determining the type of engine I have.

do you think a natural born aspirated engine is the way to go, turbo that, or go with the acura transplant? I'm for building primarly for daily driver dependability?