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Honda CRX EF (2nd Generation)

19881991 · EF · hatchback

Second-generation Civic CRX — 2-seat hatchback weighing ~2,000 lb. US trims: base (D15B2), HF (D15B6, lean-burn, 50+ mpg highway), and Si (D16A6, 108 hp). Ubiquitous K-swap and B-series swap host today; original unmolested examples are appreciating fast.

Watch out: Rust around the rear hatch, sunroof corners, and rear wheel arches is the existential threat — most survivors have either been fixed or are corroding now. Aftermarket swap quality varies wildly; verify wiring, mounts, and emissions compliance before buying a 'built' car.

What your CRX takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades20" driver · 20" passenger · 17" rear✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 51 · 405 CCA min✓ VerifiedView
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Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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