E-series
ER
ER 1.2 inline-4
Displacement
1.2L (1231 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
45-110 PS depending on fuel system/turbo
Torque
82-160 Nm (8.4-16.3 kgm)
Compression
7.5-10.2:1
Bore × Stroke
66.0 mm x 90.0 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC 12-valve CVCC-II (Japan) / 8-valve (Europe/Asia)
Aspiration
Turbocharged (turbo variants) / Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
Carburettor, PGM-FI, or turbocharged
Years
1981-1986
Factory Fitment
Honda City (AA/VF/FA), City Turbo, City Turbo II Bulldog
Notes
Powered the first Honda City including the intercooled City Turbo II (Bulldog) at 110 PS. From 1985 it used composite connecting rods, a claimed world-first in a production car.
Swaps using the ER
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 ER
Easy
30-45 minutes
How to Change Your Engine Oil
Moderate
1-2 hours
Replacing Front Brake Pads
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