Well I was wondering if I should get a RS integra (WEIGHT/COST FACTOR) and buy hopups for it from the money I save buying a GSR, which I really want. Though if I got a CAI, hondata, Cat-back exhaust, highflow header, and highflow cat, and skunk 2 valves. Would I notice a difference when compared to a low hopped up gsr with more ware and tare. And later down the line if I did a Frankenstine swap would it be a better car than a GSR?
Also I checked team integra's article about installing the powerdoor locks is it hard to do so.

 

If you do a swap down the road it depends on what motor you switch to. Building an all motor GS-R is way more favorable than an all motor RS. Get a GS-R, you'll be happy you did.

(The weight difference is pretty minimal. You can just do some of your own. Backseat removal blah blah.)

 

yes i am planning to remove my backseat soon

 

Not sure exactly what the RS might be considered as by insurance companies. I know the GSR is considered a sports car, thus, higher costs for insurance. If i were to start from ZERO again, then I'd get a 94+ Integra RS 5 speed. Then from there, get a b16a head and build it...when you have time and money, then take apart the motor, and make it into a poor mans type r build. Then I'd get the side moldings painted or removed....throw on some decent looking rims, and then yeah.....by getting an RS, your not losing out on much....just the motor is the big deal.

 

b18c1 head!! all the way!!! mine had silicone everywhere tho

 

How hard would it be to do the swap legitly and still roll with CA smog laws... How much should I be expecting to pay?