The VIN code on my 97 hatchback (DX) says EJ. I thought it was supposed to be EK? Whats the difference, and do EK parts fit the EJ?

Thanks

 

the ek is the japan code (correct me if im wrong) its just wat we call it here in the states

 

EJ6 D16Y7 USDM All 3-door CX/DX <--yours

EK2 D13B JDM All 3-door/4-door
EK3 D15B JDM All 3-door/4-door
EK4 B16A JDM All 3-door/4-door
EK5 D16A JDM All 4-door 4WD/LEV
EK8 D16A JDM All 4-door 4WD/LEV
EK9 B16B JDM All 3-door Type-R

These are all japanese.

As for part fitment, no real difference i guess. EK is commonly used but unless you have a truly m4d tyte JDM car y0, you have an EJ.