have you considered a jdm F20B DOHC VTEC? Its very similar to a H22A, but is 2.0L. Honda designed it to race in the sub 2.0L class races that are popular in europe and asia. Think destroked H22A, because thats what it is.
heres some info on wikipedia. you can get one of these engines complete with engine, tranny, and ecu for about $1800. It has all the positive aspects of the H22A without any of the negative aspects (such as FRM sleeves). It makes 200hp like the H22A. Its a pretty cool engine that is often overlooked since it has never came stock in a US model honda.