I love the EF line (88-91) but I can't decide what 2 cars to pick and B/K swap:

-CRX
-Civic Hatchback
-Civic Sedan
-Civic Wagovan (I think that's EE)

All of them are available in the DMV and I love em all. When it comes to the hatches, I usually have a roll cage and maybe a pair of subs (nothing too flashy but roomy for me). When it comes to sedans and wagons, I keep the interior, and keep it clean with a build N/A SOHC with a setup and some around the foot (handling) parts. Maybe even shave the bay.

So which one should I pick?

 

I've always had a special place in my heart for EF Wagons, and also inclined towards Sedans. My .02 cents are those two.

 

Wrong area. Try the 88-91 section.

 

Whatever is in the best condition to start with.

 

Just buy them all yo.

 

Damn, that's a great idea:

-Wagovan as a family car
-sedan as a daily
-hatch/crx as a weekend fun car

 

Buy the one you want.

 

I have had a hatchback and a CRX. The CRX has been better for me since I have no need for back seats in my "go fast" car, it is aerodynamic, and it weighs less.

Food for thought: Really, a better platform might be an EG hatch. Still light, still aerodynamic, already has a hydraulic clutch, lots of aftermarket support, and just a tad more room under the hood.

You are talking about a B or K swap, or mabe even a SOHC build. You should decide what your budget is and what your goals are before choosing a platform. If budget is an issue but you want a fairly quick car then the SOHC build is your best bet if you can afford to do turbo the right way. If not, then the budget might limit you to an NA B swap. There is just so much to consider.

Oh yea, and BLU CIVIC, J.Mills is the man. Glad to see another one of his customers here.

 

In my honest opinion though, if I didn't care which EF I was getting and was asking for advice, I would just go with the best condition EF I could find.

CRXs are god's chariots, but they are rare and expensive in good condition. ...I have 3 crap CRXs and 2 good ones. No other EFs, but I would buy a wagon if I could find a good one.

 

Do you want to buy a car for US or for YOU?

Whatever one we pick, you will be unhappy with.
Get the one YOU want.