If I were going to build one the only motor I would consider is an H22, in factory trim (even stock air box) is capable of running mid to high 13's in that light of a chassis. I have seen it done several times (only once with a factory air box.. most atleast do an intake lol) These cars have made several passes with these ET's AND most important retain factory Honda reliability... If you dont do anything to the internals it doesnt at all comprimise the motor... It all depends on what your end goal is.. judging from the inital post (yes I know Mike made it not you.) all that you are looking for is 13's and reliability, that gives you both.

Baby J:
That is a wise statment that there are only 13 second capable cars , but it takes a driver to make it that way.

Speedminded: He may be perfectly happy with a car that can run 13.99 and last 200k.. he never said either way.

Vteckidd: Are you trying to push him away from an H22 because you dont want to shoe horn it in there or is there something else im missing here?My guess is you know more about the expected goals then we do at this point..