Ive always said that a Honda B18 non Vtec bored to 1.98 litres would be almost unstoppable down the front stretch at Phoenix.

Could you imagine over 300hp with 13,000 rpms?

Not to mention, one can build a full dry sump, forged rods, pistons, & crank.... all aluminum engine for around $12,000.... BRAND NEW.

Moroso, Dart and Eagle make all the parts already.

If you didn't want to do that, just buy a B18 non vtec from the junk yard, throw some ARP hardware into her, some good rods and pistons, and go racing. The thing will support 10,000 rpms with the stock block.