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Originally Posted by RalliartRsX
^^ Yeah, IMHO "oh man, it doesn't make x amount of HP! Or doesn't bolt in!" is very 1 dimensional. A EFR 7163 on paper making 400HP sounds comparable to a DET at the same level from strictly a HP standpoint. However, boost recovery, drivability, reliability (lower PR for same power) etc all factor into why a VET with a 7163 is light years better than a bog standard DET with a 2871 although they both technically make the same power 
Same can be said for a K series into a 240. It's not just about power or being able to be bolted up
Sorry TheReal, not trying to be a dick, just my opinion 
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Brah... no way in the world an EFR 7163 VET with decent cams is going to only make 400 rwhp, unless you want to run it at 14-15 psi. The EFR 7163 will stomp all over a 2871R DET everywhere, which is what you're saying, but there is also a pretty large power difference. I'd guesstimate at about 30-60 rwhp up top easy, depending on the size of the turbo and its ability to keep up with the VET head.
As for a K swap in an S-chassis... I love me some S-chassis goodness, but I'm totally getting an S2000 if I want some RWD VTEC fun for these sorts of prices.
Plus K20/K24s are showing themselves to have oiling issues in a longitudinal setup. They act like they want a deep as hell oil pan, and then the engine just doesn't fit in many cars. Sure, these tiny oil pans to fit them in a RWD setup are fine for a street/drag setup, but start pulling some Gs and your engine is toast.