E-series
EB
EB 1.2-1.4 inline-4
Displacement
1.2-1.4L (1169-1433 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
64-90 PS depending on variant
Torque
10.2 kg⋅m (100 N⋅m; 74 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
Compression
8.6:1
Bore × Stroke
70 mm x 76-88 mm (varies)
Valvetrain
SOHC 8-valve
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
Carburettor or fuel injection
Years
1972-1979
Factory Fitment
Honda Civic, Honda 145
Notes
First-generation Civic engine family spanning several displacements. The parent code covers multiple sub-variants (EB1-EB5) with differing strokes and outputs.
Swaps using the EB
Guides mentioning the EB
Moderate
1-2 hours
Honda B-Series Harmonic Damper Inspection and Fluidampr Upgrade
Difficult
1-2 hours including brake bleeding
Honda Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild
Moderate
3-4 hours
OEM Acura TL HID (D2R) Conversion for JDM H4H Headlamps
Difficult
2-3 days
DC2 Integra Dashboard Swap into an EG Civic
Moderate
1-2 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) DIY Short-Ram / Cold-Air Intake Using the Factory MAF Tube
Moderate
6-8 hours (a full day if discs are thoroughly cleaned)
Honda Civic (FN3) Rear Brake Disc and Pad Replacement - EBC GD Grooved Discs and Yellow Stuff Pads
Moderate
2-3 hours
Adding an Inline Magnetic Transmission Filter to the Acura RDX
Moderate
2-3 hours
Adding an Inline Magnetic Power Steering Filter (Acura RDX)
Difficult
6-10 hours (a full day)
Honda Fit (GD) Rear Drum-to-Disc Brake Conversion
Moderate
4-5 hours
Acura RSX (DC5) Custom 8-Point Engine Ground Kit
Expert
2-3 weeks (vehicle off the road)
Honda H22 Complete Engine Build for Forced Induction (Turbo/Supercharger)
Expert
8-12 hours of measurement, plus machine-shop turnaround
Blueprinting a Honda Four-Cylinder Bottom End: Precision Measurement for a Race Build