Recently, my brother has been teaching me how to drive his 5 speed. I own a 1994 honda accord EX with an automatic trans and I am now searching for a manual trans vehicle to become more proficient. I am leaning towards a 5th gen Civic coupe preferably with a VTEC motor (not sure if it would be like the "EVTEC" that I have in my accord). I say a coupe because they are lighter, though I'm not really a fan of the Hatch style. At one point I was considering a manual swap for the Accord; I would go the H22 route but it would probably be more expensive. I am familiar with Accord motors/body styles but have not dived into the realm of civics yet. For this criteria, what would yall recommend? Possibly even something from 6 gen civics? It would be a Daily driver, what sort of DD civic setups do yall run?

Thank you for any replies!

 

research the FAQ in this section. Establish a goal for the new car. Establish a budget. Base your purchase on that.

 

The 5th 6th and 7th gen civics are all very similar. The VTEC E(economy) is available in each gen. but not available in V6. Other than that it's a matter of budget and preference.

 

Would all USDM VTEC motors throughout 5th, 6th, and 7th gens be VTEC E then? And the budget would be like 2-3k, just looking for a USDM (dont think I can afford the JDM motors) 5spd VTEC coupe I could later possibly start to modify starting with bolt-ons, and moving into internals. Being my DD, and in California, I cant consider turbo's, but end goal would be a fun, sporty DD that I could master manual transmission with.

Looking to stay N/A with the motor

 

If you are looking for sporty you don't want the E variant. The E is for VTECs that are tuned for economy not performance. The standard 6th gen VTEC was available in the SOHC EX (EJ8) and DOHC Si (EM1). I believe that is the same in the 5th gen (EJ1) not sure about the 7th gen.

 

7th Gen is nothing like 5th or 6th. different suspension and different motors.

You really need to read the FAQ, why are you interested in VTEC-E? USDM and JDM motors are the same price usually.

Being in California I would look into either a 5th or 6th gen coupe, and then doing a GSR swap and getting it BAR'd. That would be quite a sporty DD. You will need to research how to BAR a swap and everything you will need.

 

Cosmetically they are very similar it depends on what the priority is.

At all costs, never refer to them as EGs or EKs within North America or doctorake's OCDs will reach critical mass.

 

But some are EGs in the USA


EG1 - USDM 93-95 del Sol D15B8 (8-valve)
EG1 - USDM 93-95 del Sol S D15B7
EG1 - USDM 93-95 del Sol VTEC-E D15Z1
EG2 - JDM 92-95 Civic hatch/sedan/CR-X B16A
EG2 - USDM 94-95 del Sol VTEC B16A3
EG2 - 96-97 del Sol VTEC/SiR B16A2
EG3 - JDM 92-95 Civic hatch/sedan D13B
EG4 - JDM 92-95 Civic MX hatch/sedan/CR-X D15B
EG5 - JDM 92-95 Civic n/a ? (ZC DOHC)
EG6 - JDM 92-95 Civic SiR hatch/sedan/CR-X B16A
EG6 - USDM 96-97 del Sol S D16Y7
EG6 - USDM 96-97 del Sol Si D16Y8
EG7 - JDM 92-95 Civic EL hatch/sedan D13B
EG8 - JDM 92-95 Civic VTi hatch/sedan/CR-X D15B VTEC
EG8 - USDM 92-95 Civic DX/LX sedan D15B7
EG9 - JDM 92-95 Civic SiR hatch/sedan/del Sol CR-X B16A VTEC
EGN1 - JDM 92 Civic sedan 1.6L ZC
EH1 - JDM 92-95 Civic sedan/4WD (ZC DOHC)
EH2 - USDM 92-95 Civic CX/VX/DX hatch 1.5L
EH3 - USDM 93-95 Civic Si hatch D16Z6
EH6 - USDM 93-95 del Sol Si D16Z6
EH9 - USDM 92-95 Civic EX/ESi sedan D16Z6
EJ1 - JDM 93-95 coupe D16A
EJ2 - USDM 92-95 Civic DX coupe 1.5L
EJ3 - JDM coupe / 4WD 1.6L ZC
EJ4 - JDM CRX del Sol D16A
EJ6 - CANADA 96-00 Civic CX/CX-G/DX/DX-G/EX/LX/SE/Si coupe/hatch/sedan D16Y7
EJ6 - USDM 96-00 Civic CX/DX/DX-V/LX coupe/hatch/sedan D16Y7
EJ7 - USDM 96-00 Civic HX coupe (VTEC-E) D16Y5
EJ8 - CANADA Civic EX coupe D16Y8
EJ8 - USDM Civic EX coupe/sedan D16Y8
EJ9 - EDM/JDM 96-00 D14A2 hatch/sedan
EK1 - Aust 96-00 GLi hatch/sedan auto D16Y4 non-VTEC 88kW/144Nm
EK2 - JDM 95-99 Civic EL hatch/sedan D13B
EK3 - JDM 95-99 Civic ML LEV/VTi/Ri hatch/sedan D15B VTEC
EK3 - 96-98 Integra SJ/EXi D15B
EK4 - JDM 95-99 Civic hatch/sedan B16A
EK5 - JDM 95-99 Civic 4WD/LEV RTi sedan D16A
EK6 - 95-99 Civic hatch
EK7 - 96-00 Civic hatch LSi 1.5L VTEC
EK8 - JDM 95-99 Civic 4WD/LEV sedan D16A
EK9 - JDM 97-00 Civic Type-R hatch B16B

Study and learn them all, there will be a test later.

 

Buy this one so i dont have to: http://hondamarketplace.com/showthread.php?t=3175897

 

Wood buy today if not in IL. #GEH at a decent price.

 

I'll do some more research on the EJ1, that sounds like what I looking for. Sorry the misunderstanding all, I should clarify I am trying to avoid VTEC E motors, and if an Si isn't that much more expensive I just might take that route as well.

Or an EJ8

You all have been very helpful!

 

Just be careful of the Si's you look at. They are very prone have been flogged hard and put away wet and/or modified with various levels of competency.... Or stolen.

CarFax is your friend but doesn't have the whole story. My DX had a clean Carfax but I have since found collision damage that wasn't divulged at purchase.

BTW I don't mean to highjack the thread I'm just messin' with doctorake

 

5th gen = EG
6th gen = EK

Got it, coach!

 

Would you prefer to be stabbed now, or later?

 

Don't forget to use these terms:

meshes
blades
dizzy
stanced
slammed
hella flush
teggy
bubble
HATER!

I am probably missing some since I do not speak ricer, only understand it.

 

I fixed it!

 

EJ ffs ppl....get an integra not a notorious kids car....

 

Im not seeing the tech in this thread.

OP take this question to GDD.

 

EG or EKs and which VTEC they have .... seems technical enough to me.

 

Lol so integras are sophisticated adult cars? Must be the two feet of dashboard?

Op getta Miata.