KennyVtecMey

I just got a job ! And i wanna start my own project car, but im unsure on what to get , any ideas ?

98civdx

Flip a coin. Heads- 96-00 tails- 92-95

Deetz

both are good, either way......

if you are looking for opinions..i would lean towards the EK for a couple of reasons

- structural integrity is up by 30%
- smoother ride
- newer
- little less prone to rust, especially coupes

KennyVtecMey

My thoughts exactly !
I'm looking at a couple EK Hatch's on craigslist.
What should I avoid ?

Deetz

^^ avoid cars in accidents

KennyVtecMey

hahah yeah obviously ! But im talking like should i avoid getting a DOHC , or a SOHC , I mean i have no trouble with either . I was really thinking of starting out with a Single Cam because im new to this game , then work my way up

98civdx

Sounds like you have a good plan. There isn't anything wrong with starting with a B series, however, if you buy a car that swapped be careful. People hack the **** out of cars during swaps.

Ask lots of questions, the more you ask, the more likely they are to slip up, if their lieing about something.


Make sure the engine/trans have VIN tags, or if the people can prove where they came from. You don't want to buy a car with a stolen swap.

Kast014

EG!!!!

EK1project

EK bro im in the process of my first project which is a EK. There fun to work on.

KennyVtecMey

Yep ! And im forsure savin up for an EK .
I probly wont get a swapped one , because i want to do my own swap !
With 7.25$ an hour i should have one by Augest ? hahah

KennyVtecMey

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Thanks man really appreciate the helpfull tips !!

Carfanatic

EG for sure! More work for rust, more of a project car

j4s0n1337

EG FTW, obd1 is sooooooo much easier to work with IMO!

suprah3ro

EG get´s my vote

mikekh10a

iTrader: (2)

get an eg, more parts are interchangable with the integra which will work to your advantage
plus it's obviously cheaper

KennyVtecMey

Hmmm . An EG sounds really tight , I have no problem with a EG or EK , I just want a fun project car ! It really depends on the price , but until i find a good one for a reasonable price its unanswered for now !

KennyVtecMey

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Whats the difference between OBD1 and OBD2 ?
And whats IMO? haha.

Deetz

LOL @ all those who talk about OBDI.....any EK can run it with a $50 harness adapter and ecu

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Seriously.

KennyVtecMey

Hahah , Ill probly get a EK , Way more clean . What parts can be interchangable on a EK , compared to a EG with Integra parts ?

Red_Army

what deetz said.

get an EK. they're newer so parts should be easier to find. less rust. and when needed you can just run OBD1 ecu with a harness which is probably what'll happen.

98civdx

Pretty much everything 96-00 will bolt onto any 96-00.

There were some differences between 96-98 civic's, and 99-00. But, as I said, you can pretty use everything.

EG/DC suspension is very interchangeable, however, you start to run into issues, with other parts such as the interior, and body parts. Those cant be interchanged without a ton of work.

I like both, I have a 98 coupe, and I am going to try and start saving to buy a daily driver soon, that duty will most likely fall into the EG category due to cost, but I'd rather have a 96-00 ANY DAY!

familyEGuy23

Go for the EG way less costly but if you got funds go for the ek. Easier to find EG in the junkyard than ek

DelsolVted

my del sol i picked up for $500 and only qaurter size rust spots on the rear fender witch i fixed my self. cant even tell it was there. depends on where u live and how much money u want to spend on a project. i have a total of $800 in my car with new brakes, tie rods, alignment, header, muffler, cai, plugs and wires, fuel filter, and new trans fluid. im happy with the car and doin a motor swap soon. sorry about that long story but just letn u know what u could end up with under $1000 and be happy. i am James

MGDC37

When I chose, It came down to cost and then I ended up with two or three good hatch deals. I preferred an EG ultimately because of the shape over the EK.