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dasica · 07-25-2003, 12:53 AM

I noticed that the Acura EL and the Civics look identical. I pulled up right beside one today, and I couldn't believe the simuliarities. I read the specs, not much of a difference. How similiar are they? Anybody know the engine code off hand, can't seem to dig that up. I know people will roll their eyes but what about engine swap candidate? I know 12 horses isn't much, but for originality sake. I'm not at all considering the swap but something to talk about.

*pdiggitydogg* · 07-25-2003, 09:46 AM

the EL is a civic w/ some different parts - chassis is the same
(like 92-95 civics and all del sols, and 'tegs)

The engine would work in the car...but its the same one as the ex i believe...1.7L 127hp

in the last generation lots of parts were interchanged...from just the interior (see honda-tech.com) all the way to direct bolt on front ends (also honda-tech.com). I havent seen this on the newest gen yet

sohc_vtec 2NR · 07-25-2003, 10:19 AM

i thought the Acura EL is 1.6..well maybe the older gen. and i think the Acural EL is just a re-badged Civic EX with the "luxury-ness" of the acura..

*pdiggitydogg* · 07-25-2003, 10:49 AM

^right old is 1.6
new is 1.7

confirmed

thermal · 07-25-2003, 11:41 PM

I think that it's stupid that they put a 1.7 on an Acura badge...

07-25-2003, 12:53 AM	#1
dasica 1st Gear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 41	7Gen Civic and Acura EL I noticed that the Acura EL and the Civics look identical. I pulled up right beside one today, and I couldn't believe the simuliarities. I read the specs, not much of a difference. How similiar are they? Anybody know the engine code off hand, can't seem to dig that up. I know people will roll their eyes but what about engine swap candidate? I know 12 horses isn't much, but for originality sake. I'm not at all considering the swap but something to talk about. __________________ I'm Canadian They Think I'm Slow Eh!

07-25-2003, 10:19 AM	#3
sohc_vtec 2NR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kenosha, WI Age: 38 Posts: 1,137	i thought the Acura EL is 1.6..well maybe the older gen. and i think the Acural EL is just a re-badged Civic EX with the "luxury-ness" of the acura.. __________________ RICE....is good

07-25-2003, 11:41 PM	#5
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	I think that it's stupid that they put a 1.7 on an Acura badge... __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

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07-25-2003, 09:46 AM	#2
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	the EL is a civic w/ some different parts - chassis is the same (like 92-95 civics and all del sols, and 'tegs) The engine would work in the car...but its the same one as the ex i believe...1.7L 127hp in the last generation lots of parts were interchanged...from just the interior (see honda-tech.com) all the way to direct bolt on front ends (also honda-tech.com). I havent seen this on the newest gen yet

07-25-2003, 10:49 AM	#4
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	^right old is 1.6 new is 1.7 confirmed