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Funny you mention fuel lines. This is something I actually took care of just yesterday. And let me say that it was no problem. Now I know that much has been made about adapting fuel lines. I even saw one page where someone talked about cutting and soldering. But none of this is actually necessary. All you have to do is bend the end of the stock VX fuel line where it connects to the filter. On the stock VX line, there is about a 90 degree bend. So the line interferes with the filter. But if you wrap the banjo fitting in paper towels, insert it into a steel pipe, and put a little muscle into it, you can easily bend it enough that it clears the filter. MUCH easier than trying to graft on different fittings.
Anyway, as far as the car itself, you can certainly use your SI. But there are better choices here. For instance, the 1988 and 1989 CRX HF models weigh in at 1819 and 1834 pounds, respectively - more than 300 pounds lighter than the piggish 1991 SI (which actually weighs in at 2174 pounds!). And if you can't find one of these, the 1988 DX weighs in at 1922 pounds, but is VERY easy to bring down to 1988-1991 HF weight (1989-1991 DXs are MUCH heavier). Even the 1990-1991 HF models only weigh 1967 pounds. Of course, this weight difference is going to be more of an issue during city driving or driving in hills than freeway driving on level ground. So it may or may not be a big deal for you. You also have to consider the availability of one of these cars in your area, as the older HFs can be REALLY hard to find. On the other hand, a 1991 SI in good condition can certainly yield some good cash. So you just might come out ahead if you should decide to sell.
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