It takes more to build an LSVTEC than just slapping on the VTEC head. That block cannot take 8k rpms in stock form, which is why the motor gets a bad rap. People don't understand this for some reason, and decide to push it to 8k and beyond...then end up with a blown motor. When properly built, the motor is strong and runs hard, but not a cheap one to build. I'm with you on loving the Integra body style, I would rather have it than a hatch...I might be slower, I don't care. I would swap a GSR, or go to a manual LS tranny and go turbo.