There are jdm vtec-e engines on eBay with an auto tranny attached. They are labelled d15b. Only way to tell is the vtec-e valve cover.
I drive almost the same amount of miles as you do. I've done it with a b7, y8, and z1 in a hatch and my sedan swap. I like the z1 by far. Yea the swap was more involved but I get 50mpg average without any aero mods or eoc. I can go 4 days without filling up rather than 3 with ab7
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