wow. I read up on this project:
http://hybrid2.honda-perf.org/tech/B20/ and it sounds like I could get the basic setup for a very reasonable price. I'd just need to find a b20z instead of b20b, but any company that takes in a lot of JDM engines could probably find that.
It sounds very feasable. B20 longblock, teg transmission axles and linkage, LS ecu and intake manifold. Hell, that'd probably cost me less than $2500 if I shop around. they managed to get 138hp and 132 lb-ft to the wheels with a 4-1 header and exhaust. That sounds like just exactly what I'm looking for.
Any ideas, warnings, suggestions?