E-series
EK
EK 1.8 CVCC inline-4
Displacement
1.8L (1751 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
73-97 PS depending on head
Torque
127-140 Nm (13-14.3 kgm)
Compression
8.8:1
Bore × Stroke
77.0 mm x 94.0 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC 12-valve CVCC
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
3-barrel carburettor
Years
1979-1985
Factory Fitment
Honda Accord CVCC, Honda Prelude CVCC, Honda Vigor (JDM)
Notes
Described as the last CVCC-configuration engine Honda built. Not related to the later EK Civic chassis code.
Swaps using the EK
Suspension
Verified
Moderate
CRV 5-Stud Conversion
CR-V RD1
(First Generation)
→
Civic EK
(Sixth Generation)
Interior
Verified
Easy
Integra DC5 Steering Wheel
Integra DC5
(Type R)
→
Civic EK
(Sixth Generation)
Guides mentioning the EK
Difficult
6-8 hours
Honda Civic EK 5-Lug Conversion Using CRV Parts
Difficult
3-5 hours per side (plus press time)
Honda Civic (1992-2000) Front Wheel Bearing Replacement
Moderate
2-3 hours
S2000 Steering Wheel Install into a 5th Gen Prelude (SRS Airbag Wheel Swap)
Difficult
1-2 days
Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)
Expert
1 week or more
Turbocharging a Naturally Aspirated Honda: Full Turbo Kit Installation
Moderate
3-6 hours (plus 24-hour silicone cure)
EK Civic Type R-Style Headlight Blackout (No-Oven Method)
Moderate
40-60 hours spread over several weekends
Budget Full-Color-Change Respray Using Marine Topside Paint (Roll or Spray)
Moderate
4-6 hours
Koni Sport Shocks and Ground Control Coilover Sleeve Install (Honda Civic)
Easy
1-1.5 hours
Honda Coolant Change and Bleed (EG/EK Civic, DC2 Integra)
Expert
3 weeks (including engine bay respray and certification)
H22A Prelude Engine Swap into an EG Civic
Easy
1-2 hours
Monthly Maintenance Checks for the EK Honda Civic (D16Y4/Y7/Y8)
Moderate
4-6 hours
EK Civic LED Instrument Cluster and Climate Control Conversion