Yes-It's a Honda engine so it will last as long as you keep regular maintenance up. If you are going to boost, it's not that boost friendly,
Yes-Those engines are plentiful now especially with everyone wanting a K-series right now. So even if you have to get a new engine it's not bad. Parts are plentiful just like other Honda engines.
Yes-Performance wise it's no slouch 200hp and about 167tq at the flywheel.
Whether it's a good car for your first "tuner" is up to you. What are your goals? Are you going to do most of the work yourself? Looking for Performance or Looks? Daily Driver? BUDGET?????

Quote Originally Posted by nstygomez
I really like the h22 even though their heavy cars. I wanted to kno if the engine is a good realiable engine that's gonna last? If the engine was to break down or need maintanance are the parts for it affordable? Does it perform well? Is da lude worth getting bcuz I like the 07-99 models would it be an ok choice for a first tuner?