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Hi, I've always wanted to do one, finally have the money to do it. Been combing through the forums nonstop. Couldn't find the same question I have. I got a 1992 Civic Si Hatchback and i'm trying to see what motor to swap in. I want it to be California legal, BARD, and I do not plan on doing any further power upgrades. Just use as my daily driver, never auto-x, just street. I'm thinking of going 1992-1996 JDM H22 with LSD tranny for $1900, but i'm worried that it would be hard to BAR, only because if I needed USDM parts for emissions, it is impossible to find USDM 1992-1996 Prelude VTECs. OR should I go 97+ preludes, with availiable donor cars on craigslist for like $1000+ and deal with OBDI to OBDII complications.

I was thinking of picking up a donor USDM GSR but I since i'm really not planning on further power upgrades, i'd really like to have ~200hp and the extra torque of the H22. Also thinking of biting the bullet and swapping in a JDM B18C but again I worry emissions parts from USDM B18C5 are hard to come by, and still have to deal with OBD conversion complications.

Any advice welcome, Thanks.