E-series
EC
EC 1.5 inline-4
Displacement
1.5L (1488 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
65-76 PS
Torque
10.5 kg⋅m (103 N⋅m; 76 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm; 11.1 kg⋅m (109 N⋅m; 80 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm (1979 Van)
Compression
8.1-8.4:1
Bore × Stroke
74.0 mm x 86.5 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC 8-valve
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
Carburettor
Years
1975-1979
Factory Fitment
Honda Civic (first generation 4-door), Honda Civic Van
Notes
Non-CVCC 1.5 used in the larger-body first-gen Civic and van.
Swaps using the EC
Engine
Verified
Expert
K20 Engine Swap
Civic EP3
(Seventh Generation)
→
Civic EG
(Fifth Generation)
,
Civic EK
(Sixth Generation)
Interior
Verified
Easy
Integra DC5 Steering Wheel
Integra DC5
(Type R)
→
Civic EK
(Sixth Generation)
Guides mentioning the EC
Difficult
4-6 hours
Installing Coilovers for Lowering Your Car
Difficult
6-8 hours
Honda Civic EK 5-Lug Conversion Using CRV Parts
Moderate
4-6 hours
KW ST Coilover Installation on the Acura TSX, with Bushing Clocking
Difficult
3-5 hours per side (plus press time)
Honda Civic (1992-2000) Front Wheel Bearing Replacement
Moderate
1-2 hours
Civic/Integra Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement (On-Car Method)
Expert
2-4 hours
Chipping Honda OBD0 and OBD1 ECUs for Programmable Tuning
Moderate
1-2 hours
Honda Civic (EG) Fuel Pump Replacement
Moderate
1-2 hours
Honda B-Series Harmonic Damper Inspection and Fluidampr Upgrade
Moderate
3-4 hours
Hardwiring a High-Flow Fuel Pump with a Dedicated Relay (Honda/Acura)
Moderate
2-3 hours
Honda DOHC Non-VTEC Rocker Cover Gasket and Cam Plug Reseal
Difficult
2-3 days
JDM B18C (Integra Type R) Engine Swap into an EG Civic
Moderate
30-60 minutes
Honda Main PGM-FI Relay Repair - Solder Reflow for No-Start and Stalling Issues