bro Haki.
If ur not gonna go all out drag or highway run...something for daily usage with nice power, a more REV happy engine without much worry and less $$$ will definitely be........... B18C GSR.
B16a + b20 block... very very very fun nice power without much mods etc...BUT... this block must give a lot of TLC. tender, loving, care. don simply rev everywhere 9krpm..
From the sound of it.. i think a more suitable engine for you is b18c.. auto or manual u decide. but vtec auto damn potong stim.. heheh just my opinion.