E-series
ES
ES 1.8 inline-4
Displacement
1.8L (1829 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
87-102 PS depending on fuel system
Torque
134-146 Nm (13.7-14.9 kgm)
Valvetrain
SOHC 12-valve
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
Dual sidedraft carburettor (ES1), 3-barrel (ES2), PGM-FI (ES3)
Years
1983-1985
Factory Fitment
Honda Prelude, Honda Accord, Honda Vigor (JDM)
Notes
The ES3 was one of Honda's early PGM-FI fuel-injected engines. This E-series ES is unrelated to the later ES Civic chassis code.
Swaps using the ES
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 ES
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
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