searched, didn't find much.

I'm going to buy a civic hatch as a daily driver and track *****. I have a 944 Turbo that is definetly not daily driverable. I want an EG, but I'm thinking it may be worth the money i save on the EF. either car will soon get a B16, possibly built. either car will see koni yellows with GC's and 400-500 pd springs. So either car setup this way, which will perform better. I am very familiar with my freinds GSR, and its nice that the EG is setup exactly the same, but will the EF perform at least as well at the track?

Consider that I am in the Los Angeles area, where the price of EG's are quite inflated.

If anyone has a good car (preferably unmolested) for sale for a good price, feel free to contact me! I'm hoping to have AC on this one, but ABS, PS, cruise and all the crap is not important.
Thanks everyone.
~Eyal
P.S. Whats a good EF model to buy?

 

go with the ef, its lighter and can be modified in the same way as an eg

 

You probally already know the answer you're gonna get on this forum Well anyway i vote for the ef.

 

How is the EF suspension setup? as good as the EG? Will it handle as well with an EQUAL setup as the EG? No torsion bars? double wishbone? Independant?
~Eyal

 

Ef crx handles excellent. And yes 89-91 ef's have double wishbone suspension. the 88 had something else. Not exactly sure what its called

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Magick211 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ef crx handles excellent. And yes 89-91 ef's have double wishbone suspension. the 88 had something else. Not exactly sure what its called</TD></TR></TABLE>

88's are exactly the same in terms of design.

forget what youve heard about "passive rear steering" all civics and integras have it.

 

suspension wise they are very similiar, the EF will be a little lighter, but the EG swaps in B series easier,.....overall from a cost to performance ratio the EF wins for sure...

 

EF EG

 

Anything that can be done to the eg can be done to the ef.
Weight and preference are the deciding factors.
I'd choose the ef because it's lighter and more challenging.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FOMULA91 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">EF EG </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Wouldn't mind both of em

 

get an ef crx

 

flip a coin

 

Wheel base...

this is one body difference thats hard to change..

90.6" for the CRX
101.3 for the EG hatch

 

Keep in mind that if weight is a concern, a lower trim EG is goin go be lighter than almost any EF with door mounted seatbelts. EFs are not always lighter.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StorminMatt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Keep in mind that if weight is a concern, a lower trim EG is goin go be lighter than almost any EF with door mounted seatbelts. EFs are not always lighter.</TD></TR></TABLE>



92-93cx owns

 

So basicaly bro. Both ef and eg are pretty much equal for modding. It all boils down to what you perfer better

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Magick211 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So basicaly bro. Both ef and eg are pretty much equal for modding. It all boils down to what you perfer better</TD></TR></TABLE>

Are you a square or are you round? That is what you have to ask...and pick accordingly

 

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

Are you a square or are you round? That is what you have to ask...and pick accordingly</TD></TR></TABLE>

Square all the way

 

CRX
1988 Honda CRX Si MT 2017
1988 Honda CRX DX MT 1922
1988 Honda CRX HF MT 1819

1989 Honda CRX Si MT 2138
1989 Honda CRX DX MT 2048
1989 Honda CRX HF MT 1834

1990 Honda CRX Si MT 2174
1990 Honda CRX DX MT 2103
1990 Honda CRX HF MT 1967

1991 Honda CRX Si MT 2174
1991 Honda CRX DX MT 2103
1991 Honda CRX HF MT 1967

EG

1992 Honda Civic CX HB MT 2094
1992 Honda Civic Si HB MT 2326
1992 Honda Civic VX HB MT 2094

1993 Honda Civic CX HB MT 2094
1993 Honda Civic DX HB MT 2178
1993 Honda Civic Si HB MT 2326
1993 Honda Civic VX HB MT 2094

I didnt feel like plasting any more, now which EG models have AC? cause the 91 si has AC and weighs a little udner 2200 vs the 93 si weighs 2300 lb just a thought.

 

Its easier & cheaper on a EG. Due to the fact there's less modification involving than a EF. For example, doing a simple B16 swap is easier and bolts right up on a EG rather than an EF, where as you have to buy aftermarket mounts (most don't fit right), slight or heavy modification to have a A/C (if it is true daily driven), swapping out interiors, i.e. seats, etc, etc.

Yes, I do drive a EG, but I do own 2 EF. I've actually own about 5 EFs in the past 5 years. Just one EG.

But as far as wieght goes, I go for the EF over the EG, but thats what my opinion matters.

The subject can be rather difficult to answer since there are more good points between the two.

Just my view, since someone else today as me at work the same question.

 

but for stock...i haven't loose to a single Si hatchback with basic I,H,E....EF for the lightness...

 

eh yeah true the EG has a SOHC vtec in the SI Z6 right? vs the 108hp D16a6 in the crx si i think the weight is 25lb or 50lb more on the z6 over the a6 not sure. but if you put an itr in a eg vs a ef ... the ef starting shell is lighter than the eg by a few pounds, could make a difference?

 

Go with an EG. A CX model is plenty light enough, looks a hell of a lot nicer than an EF, and swapping in a B-series is easy as ******* cake. Plus if you get an Si model the engine is already a great starting point until you get that B16. If you really want a treat, get a VX which is already wired for VTEC, yet still slow and cheap enough to find them all around.

I've owned three CRX's and I can tell you a few things about EF's. 1) Less features. 2) Small engine bay 3) Aftermarket mounts aren't free. 4) Uglier. Chicks dig newer looking cars more than bitchin 80's cars. 5) Less reliable (they are older therefore more prone to rust, shot wiring, etc.) 6) Just as hard to find parts for if not harder. 7) Cable tranny is not as nice as hydro, and converting over costs money. 8) EG's are safer. 9) The dash is way nicer. 10) If you want a power everything, that's easy on an EG, but tons of work and money on an EF.

 

EF all the way.
1) Lighter
2) Cheaper
3) More $ for project leftover