Differences between EK body EX vs Si? Other than driveline obviously - D-series.org

stmotorsports · 02-09-2006, 08:55 AM

I *may* have a buyer lined up for my EG EX coupe, and if it goes thru I'll be looking for a replacement for my car only in an EK chassis. Regardless of whether I get an EX or Si, either way I'll be looking to do a motor swap in the EK right away probably B18C, B20Vtec, something (hate B16s). Since the car I have now is an EX, I want to get something with all the same options- all power shit, sunroof, etc... I know both the EK EX and 99-00 Si both have all that kindof stuff, but other than the driveline, are there any other differences in options between the two? I'm assuming springs/struts are a little firmer on the Si which doesn't matter because all the stock shit will be ditched for aftermarket stuff either way, etc etc.

Anyone? Brakes/interior/etc?

00kickercivic · 02-09-2006, 09:59 AM

interior is different for sure...

inspector01 · 02-09-2006, 10:05 AM

Yea, Si's have a sweeter interior, they have rear disks (maybe bigger fronts, but i don't think so). Si's also have better(looking) gauge clusters and a nicer grill, overall i think Si's look better. They come with better wheels stock, it would make a B swap easier since it already has the right mounts, axles, and tranny. If you got an EX you would need to replace all that.

pork · 02-09-2006, 11:05 AM

also , the si's have the lips.
but yeah , if your gonna swap a b anyway ,, your best bet would be to get the si ... you could sell the motor for a decent amount of cash , and keep the tranny any anything else you need ..

Richie_A_19 · 02-09-2006, 11:12 AM

Rear sway... Body colored side skirts... Rear lip (maybe... can't remember)... Seats are firmer... Springs are firmer... All I can remember right now...

SOHC_Rules · 02-09-2006, 03:00 PM

retail value.... insurance costs.....

Richie_A_19 · 02-09-2006, 03:39 PM

lol... torque....

stmotorsports · 02-09-2006, 06:42 PM

In addition to the motor swap I'm also kinda leaning towards the ITR/CTR 5-lug swap for various reasons so I guess stock EX vs Si suspension wouldn't really matter either.

Ok, so the Si interior and gauges are sweeter, painted side skirts/etc, I wouldn't really have any use for the stock Si wheels since street wheels would probably be some kind of 17"s and stockers generally don't make for good track rims, don't really have any use for the stock Si 13mm rear sway, the car would end up with rear disc brakes either way from the ITR/CTR suspension swap...

Si's have firmer seats? I wasn't aware of that but definitely a nice feature

Insurance costs a big difference between EX/Si?

what else?

STREETWERKZ · 02-09-2006, 06:53 PM

SI also has rear disk. EX doesnt.

02-09-2006, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
stmotorsports there is a party in my pants and Lindsay Lohan is on the guest list iTrader: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 732 Rep Power: 9	Differences between EK body EX vs Si? Other than driveline obviously I may have a buyer lined up for my EG EX coupe, and if it goes thru I'll be looking for a replacement for my car only in an EK chassis. Regardless of whether I get an EX or Si, either way I'll be looking to do a motor swap in the EK right away probably B18C, B20Vtec, something (hate B16s). Since the car I have now is an EX, I want to get something with all the same options- all power shit, sunroof, etc... I know both the EK EX and 99-00 Si both have all that kindof stuff, but other than the driveline, are there any other differences in options between the two? I'm assuming springs/struts are a little firmer on the Si which doesn't matter because all the stock shit will be ditched for aftermarket stuff either way, etc etc. Anyone? Brakes/interior/etc? __________________ . ȸ HONDA PARTS BLOWOUT SALE - GETTING OUT OF HONDAS, EVERYTHING MUST GO! ȸ .

02-09-2006, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
00kickercivic Neighborhood Asshole is Back! iTrader: (6) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St.Louis Missouri Posts: 1,892 Rep Power: 12 View My Photo Gallery	interior is different for sure... __________________ 93 Toyota Supra TT 13 Hyundai Genesis 2.0T 05 SeaDoo RXT

02-09-2006, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
inspector01 D-series soldier iTrader: (9) Join Date: May 2005 Location: MN/IRL Posts: 736 Rep Power: 8 View My Photo Gallery	Yea, Si's have a sweeter interior, they have rear disks (maybe bigger fronts, but i don't think so). Si's also have better(looking) gauge clusters and a nicer grill, overall i think Si's look better. They come with better wheels stock, it would make a B swap easier since it already has the right mounts, axles, and tranny. If you got an EX you would need to replace all that. __________________ Power 1998 Acura Integra GSR-T

02-09-2006, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
pork D-series lover iTrader: (3) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Connellsville, Pennsylvania Posts: 293 Rep Power: 10 View My Photo Gallery	also , the si's have the lips. but yeah , if your gonna swap a b anyway ,, your best bet would be to get the si ... you could sell the motor for a decent amount of cash , and keep the tranny any anything else you need .. __________________ 1991 civic hatch std 1988 crx si gotta love the EFs

02-09-2006, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
SOHC_Rules The H Badge is it! iTrader: (30) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: nh Posts: 5,672 Rep Power: 14 View My Photo Gallery	retail value.... insurance costs..... __________________ xbox live: turboa6 play COD BO2 and Forza 4

02-09-2006, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Richie_A_19 D-Series Post Be-itch... gimme gimme gimme iTrader: (5) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,204 Rep Power: 13	Rear sway... Body colored side skirts... Rear lip (maybe... can't remember)... Seats are firmer... Springs are firmer... All I can remember right now...

02-09-2006, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Richie_A_19 D-Series Post Be-itch... gimme gimme gimme iTrader: (5) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,204 Rep Power: 13	lol... torque....

02-09-2006, 06:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
stmotorsports there is a party in my pants and Lindsay Lohan is on the guest list iTrader: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 732 Rep Power: 9	In addition to the motor swap I'm also kinda leaning towards the ITR/CTR 5-lug swap for various reasons so I guess stock EX vs Si suspension wouldn't really matter either. Ok, so the Si interior and gauges are sweeter, painted side skirts/etc, I wouldn't really have any use for the stock Si wheels since street wheels would probably be some kind of 17"s and stockers generally don't make for good track rims, don't really have any use for the stock Si 13mm rear sway, the car would end up with rear disc brakes either way from the ITR/CTR suspension swap... Si's have firmer seats? I wasn't aware of that but definitely a nice feature Insurance costs a big difference between EX/Si? what else? __________________ . ȸ HONDA PARTS BLOWOUT SALE - GETTING OUT OF HONDAS, EVERYTHING MUST GO! ȸ .

02-09-2006, 06:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
STREETWERKZ gonzo iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 181 Rep Power: 0 View My Photo Gallery	SI also has rear disk. EX doesnt.

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