Had an ek9 and DC2 both on standard suspension drove as dailies Absolutely adored my ek9 but drivers car would go to the DC2 IMO! It ticked all the boxes for me, raw, more poke, handled amazing had full trust in it round the bends. Ek9 is the better daily car though, more space, comfier and not as hard on the road. karlEK9. Banned. Joined. Dec 19, 2008. Messages. 88. Mar 2, 2009. #2. well an ek9 is the civic type r from 97-00, its engine is B16B, an ek4 is a civic sir from 95-00, its engine is B16A.. 95 ones are rare enough. both are from japan even doh the ek4 can be got in an uk spec which is known as the vti, there is also the vti-s and the jordan Because I’ve wanted a Honda Integra Type R since I was 10 years old; so I feel your pain. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! When a vehicle (even foreign) becomes 25 years old, it will be considered a “classic car” and can LEGALLY be imported into the US without meeting all these crazy safety/smog standards. It was clear: the Honda Civic Type R. Honda EK9 (1997-2000) A JDM-only car, the EK9 was powered by a hand-ported B16B 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, the first Civic Type R made a claimed 183 Handling wise, there may not be that much difference in performance in 'real world' circumstances. But the feel of the EK9 over the EP3 is like night and day. The EP3 was numb in comparison. The EK9 tells you exactly what is happening and gives so much more feel. If your thinking track days an EK9 would be far better. Honda Civic Type-R EK9 Black. Honda. In stock $ 299.95. New. Quick view. Add to cart. Honda Civic Type-R EK9 White. Honda. In stock $ 299.95. BRABUS Models. Quick Lurking not too far in the background was the Integra Type R's brethren, the EK9 Civic Type R. Like the DC2R, both were pinnacles to their respective platforms and previously unavailable in the U.S. Hi, i should be getting my ek9 within the next month, Cant wait!! Saw so many at the jap fest was insane Just wondering what upgrades and Mods are good for an Ek9 Prefacelift, I was thinking of getting the Facelift front bumper and gloss black alloys with HiD bulbs for exterior but i dont have a clue what mods under the bonnet are the best. Mugen EK9 Honda Civic Type R | EK9.org JDM EK9 Honda Civic Type R Forum. Beautiful car, lets create the list of mods, I think the price range of all the mods its more than 10,000 $ !!!! List of mods: Mugen MF10 Wheels Mugen For those who are wondering about the total number of Civic Type R EK9 production numbers. I have 2 sources or perhaps reliable information. One is from a Japanese magazine about Honda Type R and the other is from Honda dealer network information. The first photo show the total numbers as : 15,910 units This is the sales numbers. floI.