Honda Civic EK3 (Project Car)

Honda Civic EK3 (Project Car)

I was always amazed by the hatchbacks that I see everyday in the streets of Laguna and Manila. I have friends and relatives who also own those civic EG, EF hatchbacks. But there was always the one that I truly wanted of all the Honda hatches. The EK hatch model was the only hatch that really made me decide to invest a lot. Why? The body shell for me was a classic in itself. The body doesn't age that much not unlike the other later car models.

During my college days I used to drive an EK sedan, thats why this car gave me good nostalgic memories of my college days with my friends and family. Im really familiar with this model from the front bumper up to the b pillar. The only difference with the EK sedan that I used to have compared with my EK hatch now is the rear part of the car.

I got the EK at San Pablo, Laguna. The person that sold me the car kinda gave me a good deal thats why I got the car. My comments on the car when I got it were the following:

- Converted Dashboard was to high.
- The Firewall was poorly converted.
- Steering Column Assembly was welded into 3 places.
- Engine and transmission was working properly. Power and accelelration was good
- Paint did not match in the CR.

* This is the original engine of my EK3.

Engine: Type Ri D15B 1493 105 @ 6400 13.6 @ 4500

* These are the engines that I were choosing to be installed in my EK3 hatch.:

Hope this info that I got may also help certain enthusiasts like me.

B16A - Honda Civic Sir (Local)

Note: All JDM B16A engines are stamped 'B16A' (with no number after the "A" to identify version).

VTEC
Found in:
1988-1991 JDM Honda Integra RSi/XSi (DA6/DA8)
1988-1991 JDM Honda CRX SiR (EF8)
1988-1991 JDM Honda Civic SiR (EF9)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) 1.6 liter
Compression: 10.2:1
Rod/stroke ratio: 1.74
Power: 158 hp (118 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 111 ft·lbf (150 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: S1/J1/Y1
Redline: 8200 rpm
1992-1996 JDM Honda CR-X del Sol SiR (EG2)
1992-2000 JDM Honda Civic SiRII (EG6/EG9/EK4)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Compression: 10.4:1
Power: 170 hp (130 kW) @ 7800 rpm & 116 ft·lbf (157 N·m) @ 7300 rpm
Valve Lift: IN 10.7 mm (0.42 in), EX 9.4 mm (0.37 in)
Inlet Valve Diamter: 33 by 2 millimetres (1.3 in × 0.079 in)
Transmission: S4C/Y21 (Some with LSD)
Redline: 8200 rpm

B16B (Type R) (Honda Civic Type R)
VTEC

Found in:

1997-2000 JDM Civic Type R[EK9]
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Compression: 10.8:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 77.4 mm
Rod/Stroke ratio: 1.84:1
Rod Length: 142.42 mm (5.607 in)
Power: 185 hp (134 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 110 ft·lbf (155 Nm) @ 7500 rpm
Redline: 9200 rpm
Transmission: S4C With LSD
Vtec engagement @ 5,800 rpm

Note: This engine uses the same block as the Integra Type R, which is taller than the B16a block, but with a crank the same stroke as the b16a. It uses longer rods to accommodate for this, which is why the Rod/Stroke ratio is higher than a standard B16. It is basically a 'Destroked B18C Type R engine'

B18C (Type R) (Honda Integra Type R)
VTEC

Found in:
JDM Honda Integra Type R
Power: 200 hp (150 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Rev-limit: 8,900 rpm
VTEC engagemen t@5,800 rpm
137 ft·lbf (186 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Transmission Type: 5-speed standard with LSD
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression:y 11.1:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.189 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.433 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.429 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
Transmission: J4D (96specR w/ LSD)N3E (98specR w/LSD)

* Other stuff which I plan to install in my car to follow.... ...

Here are some pics on the status of my EK:

3/31/09 - My B16b just arrived. Got it from a friends shop.....
















The shop took out almost everything. We had to take out the converted dashboard as it was too high and badly aligned..... I'm now awaiting for the civic sir dashboard and other interior items that I ordered.










I took this shot to show that even the original d15b engine and firewall had to be replaced to rectify the conversion.











Things that had to be replaced were the following:
- B16b Civic Type R Engine
- Wiring
- ECU
- Axles
- Shifter linkage with shift lever
- Civic Sir Font and Rear Diskbrakes assembly with handbrake cables
- Steering Rack
- Cross member
- Dashboard of a 96-00 Civic
- Wiper cowl
- Wiper assembly
- Steering assembly with housing
- Light Switches
- Manual Pedals
- Center Console
- Kick Panels
- Type R Shocks and Springs
- Type R Exhuast System
- Racing Air Filter
- Map Lights
- Euro Tail lights (Red / White)
- Clutch Master Assembly with Reservoir.
- Clutch and Brake Piping
- Spoon Mags
- Sound System - Speakers and Head Unit + Subswoofers
- HID Lighting System


Hope the infos of my project will be helpful to enthusiasts like me. This project has been a lifelong dream of mine since I was a kid.

If your interested in beginning a project car like mine I'm just an e-mail away to answer your queries - rudin_gonzalesiii@yahoo.com.

I may help you guys source engines, aftermarket parts, oem parts for your cars......
- D15B / B16a and b /B18c engines
- Honda Conversion Parts LHD
- etc...

I'll still update this blog of mine as the days roll on....... drive safely....

To continue my blog on my project car, I would like to share my experiences on what I have already done with my car.

- Replaced new rack and pinion set. (shaft replacement was not good enough it always had leaks)
- Installed a set of Bride Brix Racing Seats
- Audio Setup c/o Kid Audio
- Replaced new set of tires Bridgestone MY01 / Grid 3 Potenza
- Installed new compressor (Denso)

I had to change my driving style due to the fact that the engine had close gear ratios. Gas consumption i think is about 7-9km liter same with a Honda Accord 96 model or a 1st Gen Hona CRV. Ride is a bit stiff because of the CTR shocks and springs.