E-series
EL
EL 1.6 inline-4
Displacement
1.6L (1602 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
73.5-79 PS
Torque
122-126 Nm (12.4-12.8 kgm)
Compression
8.4:1
Bore × Stroke
77.0 mm x 86.0 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC 8-valve
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
2-barrel carburettor
Years
1979-1983
Factory Fitment
Honda Accord (non-US), Honda Prelude (Australia/Canada)
Notes
Non-CVCC 8-valve 1.6 for markets that did not require CVCC emissions equipment.
Swaps using the EL
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 EL
Moderate
1-2 hours
Replacing Front Brake Pads
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)
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
Difficult
1-2 hours including brake bleeding
Honda Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild