xsteinbachx

EK.

EG-4-LIFE

Wow. Some of these guys are funny. You looking to street or drag this thing. Either way, tractions gonna be a problem with such a light car. Way your options on what perks you want on your ride. Looks, stearing, weight, things of that sort and when your done still pick the eg cuz you'll like it more. lol

Luke G.

FTL

austinkli

Actually saying it's an EG could be a hatch or a sedan, though most people on here don't like sedans so I assume your going to mean a hatch. I like the 6th gen hatches much better. Just seems nicer on the inside.

rick_rabies

eg for the win. obd1 and a super good chassis for foundation and Dasfinc is right about the ls/vtec. that crap sux https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/%5Bfaq%5D-ls-vtec-truth-behind-power-2587855/

Deetz

OBDI isn't an issue for an EK, i spent $80 on a conversion harness, and when i did my swap, the ecu was plug and paly

civic251

EG for me, personal preference really.

tw1tch

I'd want the newest and lowest mileage possible. I always see people with 200k+ on their car do a motor swap, and say that they have a "new" car then. Rebuilding a motor is nice and all, but those miles are still on the chassis and 200k on a Honda leads to worn out bushings and all other parts. I've never been in a Honda with over 150k that didn't rattle. I'd look for a 99-00 hatch with as low of miles as possible. Good luck!

hmong337

yes, i'm well aware that a 300,000 kms chassis will need attention.

this is what i'm gonna go look at (and HOPEFULLY pick up) in about an hour. it's a 92 vx. he's also including a set of bogus rims and tires (not my style but always good to have an extra set of anything lying around!). I hope it checks out fine.

flipkc

I voted EK9 because it's newer, better looking IMO (even though I love EG's as well), a bit longer for more stability, etc.

hmong337

i contacted a moderator to change the thread title, as your requests, to:
"5th gen hatch VS 6th gen hatch"

Also to change the voting choices to:
1. 5th gen hatch
2. 6th gen hatch


but no response...

Atrain89

id go with what ever you can find that is the "best bang for the buck". personally i like the ek chassis better, but like others have said the eg is a little lighter, if that is whats more important to you then go with that. And just so you are aware, doing a b series swap like a gsr swap will cost you around 3500 bucks, a decent turbo kit is around 3k, then you need supporting mods and tuning. So you could easily spend 10k with the purchase price of the car. But also dont forget to do some suspension work as well. Having 400hp on a stock suspension is not safe. Even with an all motor setup at 200whp, a good suspension is well worth it. Because whats the point of making good power when you cant control it?

NOFX

If you want to get into it, an EG could be:

- 5th gen Civic hatch* (some)
- 5th gen Civic sedan* (some)
- 3rd gen del Sol* (some)

* 3rd gen would be a '92-'97 in the US. 5th gen would be a '92-'95 in the US. All the above are available as a true "EG" in the US, however these vehicles aren't only available in the US.

And if you want to get technical, an EK could be:

- 6th gen Civic hatch* ** (some)
- 6th gen Civic sedan* ** (some)
- 1st gen Integra SJ sedan* **
- 1st gen Vertex sedan* ** ***

* 1st gen would be a '96-'00 in the US. 6th gen would be a '96-'00 in the US.

** Applicable vehicles are only available outside of the US.

*** Sold as an Isuzu.
I have 156,000 miles on my Civic and not only is it beautiful, but it has only one rattle that has nothing to do with performance.

If you can manage to figure out what exactly in my moonroof is rattling, search for my thread on it and mention what you think it is. The rattle doesn't happen all the time and it's occurrence is random. The roof does not leak.

I've had the car since 87,000 miles size years ago and I've never had any big problems besides the transmission (D-series manual transmissions have ISB issues even at low miles) and the a/c compressor (previous owner overcharged it and so the compressor blew causing the pulley to spin freely).

EDIT: My '98 Civic has 158,855 miles on it. My '93 Accord has 260,493 miles on it and has absolutely no rattles.

ej1love

NOFX, does it only rattle when u pull the sunshade back?

hmong337

okay ladies, I got the EG... thanks for all the info and votes.

The start of "PROJECT HONDA" for a Toyota guy haha.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...2#post38915882

NOFX

If you're referring to the TSB, the moonroof assembly has a rattle both when the sunshade is open or closed. My sunshade is usually closed though.

ej1love

hum, mine has a slight rattle(only hear it with radio off) but only when its pulled back...

ALLxMOTOR EG

EG ftw.

NOFX

Oh, and I just went and checked my Honda mileage.

NOFX

Congrats and god luck with the project.
Check the TSBs. I don't remember if it's supposed to be when it's open or closed, but there is a TSB for it. The fix is a piece of foam or tape or something.

hmong337

thank you

shogee

the ek shell is a lot sexier car if your planning for 400 i dont think youll feel much of the extra weight

civic duty

EK- particularly 99-00.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/my-comparision-eg-ek-hatches-350335/ ----One of my favorite comparison post between 5th and 6th gens.

ej1love

let this thread die, he started an eg build check that one out...

tkda

EG.
why?
already obd1
looks better imo
more interchangable parts with dc's