what does these EG, EH, EJ1, EJ2 all mean? can some of you explain?

All is 5th gen Civic,

EG is JDM
EH, EJ1, EJ2 for local market.

EG = Imported Civic ; can be 2 door or 4 door. Come with either EFI D15B, EFI D15B or B16A

EG8 = 1.5L D15B




EH = Local Model; Mostly sedan; comes with mostly ZC16/MF616 *correct me if i'm wrong
Example of a EH/SR4



* Non vtec


Civic EJ1 & EJ2 = Coupe variant of the Civic EG. *there is a 1.6L engine option, most likely a ZC16/MF616. not sure about the rest


* Local model = red tag
* Import model = blue tag

This post has been edited by ericmaxman: Dec 26 2010, 01:15 AM

from honda civic family...

1 First generation (1973–1979)
2 Second generation (1980-1983)
3 Third generation (1984–1987)
4 Fourth generation (1988–1991) - EC, ED, EE, EF
5 Fifth generation (1992–1995) - EG, EH, EJ1, EJ2
6 Sixth generation (1996–2000) - EK9, EK4, EK3, EJ6, EJ8, EJ9, EM1
7 Seventh generation (2001–2005) - EM2, ES1, EP3, EU1
8 Eighth generation (2006-2011) - FD2, FA1, FG1, FG2, FA5, FK, FN
8.1 2009 Facelift
9 Ninth generation (2012-)


first generation (1973–1979)


second generation (1980-1983)


third generation (1984–1987)


forth generation (1988–1991) - EC, ED, EE, EF


fifth generation (1992–1995) - EG, EH, EJ1, EJ2


sixth generation (1996–2000) - EK9, EK4, EK3, EJ6, EJ8, EJ9, EM1


seventh generation (2001–2005) - EM2, ES1, EP3, EU1


eighth generation (2006-2011) - FD2, FA1, FG1, FG2, FA5, FK, FN




cili sauce: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic

Erm, EJ1&EJ2 is coupe. sure its for local market?

iinm, the coupe is very rare locally

tq all for the input. so it is actually a codename la. like BMW's E36, E46, or Mercedes W123, W124, etc.

but how come from 5th gen to 6th gen, supposed to be from EJ to EK, then jumped back to EJ again?

Those are the chassis codes. Each generation begins with the specific Ex code

u dont need to confuse ur self.

normally, people would recognize a 5th gen civic as EG while the 6th gen as the EJ or EK. EJ is a local model sold in Malaysia which is imported by Honda Malaysia whereas the EK is an imported by grey importers.

but seriously,

5th - EG
6th - EK

Third gen is called EW.

Nice description eric.....EJ1 & EJ2 comes with Green Tag (USDM)

But why is that my in my civic it's written EJ7 1997 ???
Some mechanics also tried to correct me that's EK and not EJ for 97 civic
even though it's clearly written inside the hood

bcoz that generation civic is typically or GENERALLY referred to as EK.

thats it. my civic is an EH chassis but everyone (including myself) refers to it as EG.

just GENERAL reference to the specific generation... thats all.

So I can just buy products for EK and it will surely fit my car right ??

Sometimes I was wondering is EH body-parts same as EG?
OR EJ body-parts same as EK

Can any sifu answer my question =|

yes. but need to check compatibility with other parts... eg. if ur car has a stock front end... if u buy the '99 EK9 fender its not gonna fit coz the '99 EK9 headlights are bigger. but if u buy the entire set... then yeah. itll fit with no issues.


in terms of fitment yes... but there are cosmetic changes from 1 chassis to another

my EH is using EG bodyparts.


but take note that there are parts on the 4 door sedan that are different and will not fit in the 3 door sedan. eg. from signal lights.