Tyte-S

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chunky &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

My contention has been that the ep3 is a good candidate for a motor swap.</TD></TR></TABLE>That goes for just about any Honda. How relative is that? <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chunky &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

its relatively low cost (relative to RSXs) </TD></TR></TABLE> A base Rsx will run you the same as most Ep3's.

02_Si_FTW

"<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyte-S &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That goes for just about any Honda. How relative is that? A base Rsx will run you the same as most Ep3's. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Weird because in the 3 states close to me I couldnt find a base rsx within 2 grand of my ep3, Which i got for around a normal 9 g's. I must admit I would rather have an ep3 though.

mattrt09

well DC5 or EP3 are both hondas so they are both worth the money spent...bottom line

02_Si_FTW

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mattrt09 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well DC5 or EP3 are both hondas so they are both worth the money spent...bottom line</TD></TR></TABLE>
Very true. Your spending your money on what (if you take care of properly) will last you well past 200k miles. I actually just saw a 93 integra with 320k that still ran great for sale.. good stuff

mattrt09

theres a 3rd gen teg at a dealership by my house with 620k miles

my old g2 teg had 250

02_Si_FTW

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mattrt09 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">theres a 3rd gen teg at a dealership by my house with 620k miles

my old g2 teg had 250</TD></TR></TABLE>
man no pics? that would be a great sig.. haha

Metalluthier

I really like the looks of the EP3. If I were to say what EP3 to go for, it would definitely be the 04-05 EP3, the ECU has been tuned differently with the lightened flywheel of the 04-05 EP3's, headlights and tailights look sexy as hell on the EP3 for those years, stock side skirts were added, five lug 16" wheels which look much better than the 02-03 model 15" Si wheels. I also noticed the 04-05 EP3's were much quieter to drive than the 02-03 models, perhaps Honda added more "padding" or silencing material in the panels. The suspension was also tuned a little better for the 04-05 models. Just keep in mind that it's always best to wait and buy a car after its been updated in it's model genre, instead of jumping the gun the first few years of its production, because you're going to miss out on cool little upgrades later down the road. I would go for the newer model EP3's because they are just way cooler, have a higher value, are rare, clean, and look sexy. I got over the minivan thing after I saw the HFP model Civics, after which I wanted one badly, but instead I bought an 03 RSX-S and couldn't be happier with my decision. I really disliked the fact that the EP3 has the K20A3, which it shares with the base model RSX. If I'm going to shell out for an EP3, I'd want the engine to be one of a kind, not some left over scrap that it shares with a base model Acura!

Pros:
- Rarity
- Interior room
- One of a kind
- Shifter
- 04-05 models look amazing
- Great JDM or like-aftermarket parts that are tasteful
- Great ride and comfortable cruiser

Cons:
- Not much bang for the buck
- Slow engine not worth doing anything to
- Not much offered in the way of luxury or options
- No i-VTEC on the exhaust
- May not be as easy to sell at the end of your ownership
- Rear suspension is mounted inside the body
- Front independent MacPherson struts
- Curb Weight: 2744 lbs





Cypress Hill - Black Sunday (1993) - 10 - Hits from the Bong (02:41) [128Kbps]

SkankyEJ7

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Metalluthier &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


Cypress Hill - Black Sunday (1993) - 10 - Hits from the Bong (02:41) [128Kbps] </TD></TR></TABLE>

Dude, really whats up with the Cypress Hill songs at the end of all of your posts?

legomytego

i figure this might be a good place for somebody to tell me about the ep3 motor i own a 00 gsr but my friends little brother just got one and dosent no much so i figured id read up
so far i got no ivtec on the exhaust cam

and i did search and learned a good bit just looking for more info on the motor

WhiteOnRice

All you need to know about the a3: boost it or swap it out.

Metalluthier

Well it's an AMIP plugin I use to relay the music I listen to, it's an addiction I've had ever since it's creation, about 10 years ago...so, sorry...but I've been doing it for a long while

Love me or hate me, at least I know Hondas


Fire Recovery - Fire Recovery (2006) - - Falling In (10:08) [192Kbps]

WhiteOnRice

Nobody cares what you are listening to. "Unplug it."

Metalluthier

I don't really care if someone does or doesn't, it's automated

Shitmat - The Lesser Spotted Burberry E.P. (2005) - 2 - My Crew, My Pills, My Chain, More Gain (04:07) [172Kbps]

LazJDM

I love my ep, ive had tons of people look at my car while im on the pump asking me how nice it is and what it was..and my ep is a stock 05, with minor mods like ctr wing and 17 inch work emotion or 16 inch rpf1's on fat tires....to me steals my heart over any everyday eg/ek.

i think it is the onyl dohc civic hb to hit the states...if this is true years from now people will want these cars bad.i love my ep.

its looks like an egg but eg's do aswell

bluedevilI

straight up the ep3 stock is kinda slow. but seriously are u gonna b racing everyday? if u want a great daly driver that has a little kick wen u need it go with the ep. dc5 is straight up a quick car. i have an ep. i have a cai, short header, test pipe, and hks hiper. it dishes out decent power compared 2 stock. my cousin have an 02 dc5 and that bone stock was just insanley quick compared 2 my ep. it realli depends wat ure looking for.

mattrt09

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhiteOnRice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">All you need to know about the a3: boost it or swap it out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

bottom line

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhiteOnRice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nobody cares what you are listening to. "Unplug it."</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2

Wilson Da Silva

Haha wtf what other engine on an ep3 would you put to support that weight 😂😂 k20 is the best engine to be on an ep3

Deetz

^^ You bumped a thread from 2008, lol

K series engines are not all the same.

That A3 version found in the ep3 is a base version with 160hp, and is about an 8 second 0-60 time.
Many other more powerful k engines can easily be swapped in for better performance. It's a great car for cheap, and often overlooked

slow99dx

I like the ep3 because I'm tall and fits me better than older civics and preludes. The only thing I hate is that the shifter is right below the radio controls. My girls hand is always in the way when Im trying to shift. Also the passenger shouldn't have access to the sunroof.

Gabriel Miranda

Pros: Rare car in certain parts of the country U.S.
Easy swap ability k20 k24 etc
nice seats
unique shifted location
roomy compared to its sister car rsx
Last true hatch before this new 2017 civic
reliable

cons: Slow,Very slow with stock motor
not true vtec
expensive parts as their is no competition among companies
hard to find replacement parts
rsx type s is a better choice for performance
people who own ep3s do not let go for cheap...Which is also a good thing.

tommycrx

Had a K20A (Type R version) swapped in this year, along with its tranny and LSD, then had it tuned with Kpro. Makes it much more fun, and still relatively inexpensive when all totaled up. I've had it a little over two years now. Not as much fun as my CRX, but a much more practical daily and I love its quirks. Especially when modding fixes most of the bad quirks (I don't think I'll ever be fully happy with the suspension on newer Hondas). I think the shifter location alone make it worth buying.

geogerf

Yeah the shifter is super unique. I rarely see this car on the road anymore.

feralcomp

Agree- that's part of the appeal. Also, pretty inexpensive, utilitarian, and an interesting blank canvas on which to 'build your own' unusual car for not a ton of money.

I can buy a 10k rpm/300+ hp pro-built 4Piston Racing long block for what an engine reseal would cost on my 911; that's value.

feralcomp

Bump. I've now got about 300 miles on my new-to-me EP3. Stock motor, stage 1 exedy clutch w/ LW flywheel, KPro running the low-octane performance cal. This car is a riot, and so cheap I'm not afraid to beat it. I really like it.