I have a 92 Civic hatch with a jdm h22a, I/H/E, fluidyne radiator, LSD, and drag radials. I ran a 13.6 at the track on a pair of nitto Nt-450's. My point is, it really does come down to the driver. But still it depends on your money cituation, if you can afford the type R motor, go for it...