dont know where ya got seized motors from...its a honda ..they run forever (w/ proper maintenance) no real problems though that they are prone to, just driver seat tear,rear quarter panel rust, and climate control breaking/cracking.... hydro or cable tranny, well it makes a difference on what engine ya run, likewise ,what transmission....big difference in gear ratios, between gsr, LS, and type R...(if your goin to do a b series swap) if not, the crx si is by far the best on those...
ive owned 3 crx's

91 Si , 90 hf, and 89 dx...loved the Si the most