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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 10:23 AM
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Default better shell for hybrid..

ok, im deciding on which shell to get.

EG or EK.

the ek is going to be like 1-2 thousand more.

is it worth it?

whichever i get, i plan on R'ing it out... JDM ITR engine, tranny, ecu, 5 lug, suspension, etc.

i heard that the ek is more stable @ higherspeeds
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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I'm partial to 92-95 hatchbacks but either generations would make for a great hybrid project. I don't see how you can go wrong with either choice...as long as it is a hatchback
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 10:22 PM
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Default Re: better shell for hybrid.. (SLPR)

EG/EH here.
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 03:23 AM
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Default Re: better shell for hybrid.. (comptechgsr)

The EK is around 200lbs heavier than a EH CX or VX model.

That's about the only downside. Otherwise, they are very similar.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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I'm partial to 92-95 hatchbacks
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 11:07 PM
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whatever you like

the weight isnt 'that' much of an issue
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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EK would already be OBD-2 for the ITR swap. If you get an EG you would have to convert OBD-1 to OBD-2.

As far a looks go I like my EG
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 12:33 AM
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id say get a eg cx or vx hella light!! lighter then a crx and a b18c5 mmmmmmmm
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 12:55 PM
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EG hatches
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 01:08 PM
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Don't convert the EG to OBDII. Convert the ITR motor to OBDI (much cheaper and cleaner).
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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egs are 100X better !

a civic is a civic
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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Yup, I'd say go for the EH.
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