E-series

EM

EM 1.5 CVCC inline-4

Displacement

1.5L (1488 cc)

Configuration

Inline-4

Power

53-80 PS depending on year

Torque

123 Nm (12.5 kgm)

Compression

8.8:1

Bore × Stroke

74.0 mm x 86.5 mm

Valvetrain

SOHC 12-valve auxiliary-valve CVCC

Aspiration

Naturally aspirated

Fuel System

2-3 barrel carburettor

Years

1980-1983

Factory Fitment

Honda Civic (second generation)

Notes

Second-gen Civic 1.5 CVCC. Unrelated to the later EM1 Civic Si chassis designation.

Swaps using the EM

Guides mentioning the EM

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)

Moderate 1-2 hours

Honda Civic (EG) Fuel Pump Replacement

Moderate 1-2 hours

Honda B-Series Harmonic Damper Inspection and Fluidampr Upgrade

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

Difficult 1-2 hours including brake bleeding

Honda Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild

Easy 1-1.5 hours

Honda Throttle Body Cleaning (Carbon and Oil Deposit Removal)

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)