E-series
EW
EW 1.5 inline-4
Displacement
1.5L (1488 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
58-110 PS depending on variant
Torque
108-135 Nm (11-13.8 kgm)
Valvetrain
SOHC 12-valve
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
3-barrel carburettor (EW1) / PGM-FI (EW3/4/5)
Years
1983-1987
Factory Fitment
Honda Civic (third generation), Honda CRX, Honda Shuttle
Notes
The 1.5 for the third-gen Civic/CRX, including fuel-injected high-output variants. In 1987 it was renamed D15A, becoming the start of the D15 series.
Swaps using the EW
Guides mentioning the EW
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
Honda Civic (EG) Fuel Pump Replacement
Moderate
1-2 hours
Honda B-Series Harmonic Damper Inspection and Fluidampr Upgrade
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
Moderate
2-3 hours
S2000 Steering Wheel Install into a 5th Gen Prelude (SRS Airbag Wheel Swap)
Moderate
3-4 hours
Installing an S2000 Engine Start Button in a 5th-Gen Honda Prelude
Expert
24 hours (four 6-hour days, including stripping the donor front cut)
B16A Engine Swap into a Second-Generation Honda CRX (ED9)
Difficult
8-12 hours
Acura TSX HID Projector Retrofit into EG Civic Headlights
Easy
1-2 hours
Monthly Maintenance Checks for the EK Honda Civic (D16Y4/Y7/Y8)
Moderate
1-2 hours
Honda Valve Clearance (Tappet) Adjustment