JDM EF9 HONDA CIVIC SiR B16A Review - The Godfather of VTEC

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A warm welcome to everyone checking out my latest KZread video!
In this episode, I share with you my thoughts on this JDM 1989 Honda Civic EF9 SiR. This legendary automobile is one of the most iconic cars to have ever come out from Honda Japan. Equipped with cutting edge technology and advanced technology from its era, the EF9 SiR was a vehicle that pioneered the revolution of the Japanese Domestic Market on a global scale.
Thank you to the owner Ed for sharing his pride and joy!
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  • @KeepCalmAndTravelOn
    @KeepCalmAndTravelOn5 ай бұрын

    My family had one of those back in the 90s. It was the first car I drove. Loved it. I still remember how awesome the low sitting position felt.

  • @NORLateCrew
    @NORLateCrew3 жыл бұрын

    Such nostalgia when my uncle built one with a B18C swap in the early 2000’s and what eventually got me into Honda’s. Thumbs up for the video Clay 👍

  • @roxannenuttall1510
    @roxannenuttall15102 жыл бұрын

    Remember my brother in law having an Si model of these with a simota intake, K&N Filter, sports exhaust and extractors. First Honda I ever went for a ride in and instantly fell in love. Can still smell the interior, hear the dohc engaging and can see my hand reaching then gripping the inside door armrest as my brother in law drove her on the limit through the winding NZ roads. Absolutely grand is that memory!!!

  • @joshuamccutcheon

    @joshuamccutcheon

    Жыл бұрын

    I remember my first Honda experience was a 1995 Integra GSR owned by my brother in law. We got it up to 160 and the VTEC crossover at 8000rpm was so loud. Still one of my best car experiences of all time that wasn’t in some 300hp freight train. I miss that car and was sad to hear that the new owner crashed it.

  • @m3ramire
    @m3ramire2 жыл бұрын

    Love your enthusiasm for the Chassis. Arguably one of the best reviews! Keep up the awesome job!

  • @ricardovilla4114
    @ricardovilla41143 жыл бұрын

    Always been my favorite

  • @gainzplz4028
    @gainzplz40283 жыл бұрын

    Love your passion for Hondas bro, keep representing for the aussies

  • @mikenolan3060
    @mikenolan30603 жыл бұрын

    Bloody love fast fwds.

  • @fifa1018
    @fifa10183 жыл бұрын

    Underrated channel

  • @rudyescalante5126
    @rudyescalante51263 ай бұрын

    As time pass’s And K-Series are killing the game I still find myself, building B16’s Love the Stroke, Love the Head Love when VTEC engages Don’t like the cam However, it can be build to compete Nice video, Great build ❤🔰

  • @elliswilliams1050
    @elliswilliams10502 жыл бұрын

    Alright that's it, this video just convinced me to keep and restore my EF Si hatch. These cars are just too damn cool!!

  • @notimportant8120
    @notimportant81203 жыл бұрын

    Glad you did some sound in wide stereo, that vtec cross over is really intoxicating when you control it under your foot

  • @brelii3810
    @brelii3810 Жыл бұрын

    Great review mate, atleast best one I’ve seen. Love how you put us in the drivers seat and explain all your feelings. I’ve found that other creators just don’t do that.

  • @danielpetta4338
    @danielpetta43383 жыл бұрын

    God bless you for reviewing an EF so perfectly 👌🏼💯

  • @SuperHonkyPodcast
    @SuperHonkyPodcast Жыл бұрын

    2:06 32 years now! I have a 90 EF SiR and it's now almost 34 years old! I'm gonna finally start throwing money at mine soon! Right now it's just stock but it's in nearly perfect condition minus a few issues with the paint. Going to take it into a body shop to get all that squared away, and then I have to make up my mind if I'm gonna go for the K20 or a B20, or possibly even a B16. I know the K20 will cost me significantly more, but it's what my best friend that passed away wanted! This used to be his car before he unfortunately passed away in 2017! Love that forest green on that EF! Mine is white! I plan to keep it white with all black trim and hope to throw some black BBS mesh wheels on it in the future. Much love!

  • @josegarza7719

    @josegarza7719

    Жыл бұрын

    If you ever plan to part with it let me know.

  • @GHOST117HALOBOYCOD

    @GHOST117HALOBOYCOD

    21 күн бұрын

    B20 with b16 head would be the best combo they pull hard af

  • @dominicbritt
    @dominicbritt Жыл бұрын

    I had a 1988 Si - that was a beast. The SiR was another level up and soooo rapid. Immense grip. One of these with a mild lowering kit, exhaust and filter - all I ever needed.

  • @fuckbeingbroke2
    @fuckbeingbroke23 жыл бұрын

    Hond for life Honda the literal definition of legacy Damn good video and editing care to share some tips 👌

  • @youngengineer8174
    @youngengineer81742 жыл бұрын

    Best video of sn ef so far honestly wellll doone bro thanks so much

  • @seibem14
    @seibem143 жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

  • @BiggKizzy
    @BiggKizzy3 жыл бұрын

    That torque velocity movement forward when the gear shift change occurs is bliss!

  • @tommynobaka
    @tommynobaka2 жыл бұрын

    I love the simplicity of the EF's. One of the cars I lust after. My cousin had a B16 swapped EF. I guess my EP3 will do for now

  • @darrne7747

    @darrne7747

    Жыл бұрын

    theyre so dope bro. me and my dad just bought 2 last year for under 3000. Super lucky find one of them is a original teal green si

  • @veronkong
    @veronkong3 жыл бұрын

    EF9 is the best !

  • @mazdamedia5995
    @mazdamedia59953 жыл бұрын

    Don't see many of these any more

  • @abangchik4887
    @abangchik48873 жыл бұрын

    I have this model back in 90's..the best!! fun to drive..

  • @Vkandypaint
    @Vkandypaint3 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed 👌 great video. I love ef civics!

  • @DungarooTV
    @DungarooTV Жыл бұрын

    This car is a drivers' car - I own a R33 GTR but I can see how fun this car would be to drive!

  • @ibrarulhaq5348
    @ibrarulhaq53483 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, these cars are absolute legends and many dont know their background so well done kn the video. there are some clips of Senna driving them in japan also. I own a track prepped ef9 sir here in the UK

  • @jacobhaussmann90
    @jacobhaussmann903 жыл бұрын

    I've had heaps of cars but love getting back in my efs and going for a drive.

  • @tonymazzone89
    @tonymazzone892 жыл бұрын

    in Europe we had the EE9 with the b16a1 150hp :-) quite similar to the EF9. Tomorrow I'll see one H22swap to decide to buy and restore.

  • @lpbayliss
    @lpbayliss3 жыл бұрын

    Swear I used to see this driving down high street road every morning. Gorgeous car.

  • @MrGodfreyC
    @MrGodfreyC Жыл бұрын

    I’m in love with this car 😍

  • @nigelchung86
    @nigelchung868 ай бұрын

    I cannot decide between EF or EG is my favourite in terms of looks. But as long as it has Vtec it rocks. Currently looking to buy either 1

  • @willmalliotis1904
    @willmalliotis19043 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. I opened a new video from no other than Clay Wong 😍👌

  • @maszehhilbarak6788
    @maszehhilbarak6788 Жыл бұрын

    great video bro, i hope so want to build my old honda. :D

  • @lynnmckenney1987
    @lynnmckenney19879 ай бұрын

    I will never sell my wagovan. Theres just something...so weirdly special about the ef. I cant imagine one of these with a k, or even a J. They would feel like absolute rocket ships!

  • @fijitears

    @fijitears

    Ай бұрын

    Hondas. Don’t you just love em?

  • @C.DoubleE.Z.A
    @C.DoubleE.Z.A8 ай бұрын

    I’ve got a 1989 Honda Civic ef9 1.4 GL rn and she’s getting there

  • @Luxury_vagabond
    @Luxury_vagabond3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👏

  • @Eireannach1988
    @Eireannach19883 жыл бұрын

    I had an Ee9 ivt as my 1st car 17 yrs ago lol. Needless to say it was a life changing experience.. I've got an eg6 sir2 nw 😂

  • @Liveforeever
    @Liveforeever3 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of my ukdm ee9 civic, what a car!

  • @fijitears
    @fijitearsАй бұрын

    I got a bone stock rust free TGP SI for 2k in April. It’s currently on EM1 wheels. I’ll build or swap the jdm sohc zc it has. This is my third hatch this year. I’m keeping it.

  • @rudyescalante5126

    @rudyescalante5126

    Ай бұрын

    Luuucckkyyyyyyyyy

  • @fijitears

    @fijitears

    Ай бұрын

    I’m almost want to sell it. It just died on the freeway one day. I was mobbin all day, I actually grabbed a EG sedan w a b20 & em1 transmission. Anyway the car was starting to be tough to get into gears and when I would let off the clutch while at a stop the car was sort of weak. The second day I had it it didn’t start until I tried and tried and tried. I drive it for a week no problem then it pops outta fifth I put it in fourth it dies and now it just cranks after sitting since the end of April. Smh I know it’s worth $ so I gotta make a decision.

  • @rudyescalante5126

    @rudyescalante5126

    Ай бұрын

    @@fijitears shhhhhit You in Cali ???

  • @fijitears

    @fijitears

    Ай бұрын

    Nah I’m in Salt Lake City, UT. What do you think does it deserve a motor swap or a rebuild? I got my 91 STD for $700 and my 88 DX for $500. So this is a big jump! xD

  • @rudyescalante5126

    @rudyescalante5126

    Ай бұрын

    @@fijitears daaamn it Well, you got no choice Swap it Good luck bro

  • @johnur.
    @johnur.3 жыл бұрын

    Clean as fvck 🔥🔥

  • @RiC3R69
    @RiC3R6925 күн бұрын

    Awesome

  • @Travers18D
    @Travers18D Жыл бұрын

    Sick car

  • @yaozongcheot6970
    @yaozongcheot69702 жыл бұрын

    nice .good job

  • @theslowserious9974
    @theslowserious99742 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for GT7 now!!

  • @NOAHCASAS
    @NOAHCASAS3 жыл бұрын

    I LO💚E THAT 💚COLOR💚

  • @joserotary9636
    @joserotary96363 жыл бұрын

    Love that vetch yooo

  • @glentaylor9996
    @glentaylor99963 жыл бұрын

    I owned one of these, I brought it stock standard. Even had the rare diff on the front. Wish I never sold it

  • @oz88og40
    @oz88og403 жыл бұрын

    I love the ef9 civic sir

  • @savagewarriorzz2199
    @savagewarriorzz21993 жыл бұрын

    Ef's are dope!

  • @badbadnotgoodgoodgodnotbad2930
    @badbadnotgoodgoodgodnotbad29303 жыл бұрын

    That wing is perfect

  • @aig1111
    @aig11112 жыл бұрын

    My first car in 1990

  • @farhanfadzir3769
    @farhanfadzir37692 жыл бұрын

    my dad drove this back in the days

  • @boloradoanthony6130
    @boloradoanthony61309 ай бұрын

    could some honda guy by chance lmk what the piece is called in the back of the car that says civic in between the tail lights? I'm trying to find the one that lights up but im not sure what it's even called

  • @RiC3R69
    @RiC3R6925 күн бұрын

    It's so good that it broke the microphone

  • @manoy6369
    @manoy63692 жыл бұрын

    dayta man addi

  • @mozuggunai3134
    @mozuggunai31343 жыл бұрын

    i have one....lovely car....very power fast n furious....jdm ef3...

  • @yutechen59
    @yutechen592 жыл бұрын

    you are a lucky guy.

  • @Melifter
    @Melifter5 ай бұрын

    I want to try a RHD car and see if I’m coordinated enough to run through the gears with my left hand.

  • @hallejohnson9248
    @hallejohnson92482 жыл бұрын

    used to own one, in 2000, sold it, have a 96 integra type R for 15 years, definitely not for sale

  • @adriangreen6842
    @adriangreen68423 жыл бұрын

    Lovely SiR🔥. Miss my 91 Si b 16 swap. What is paint color called. Beautiful car and came w power windows and rear disk. The 88-91 usdm ef hatches should’ve came rear disk 💯

  • @amaurydurand9419

    @amaurydurand9419

    3 жыл бұрын

    The paint color code is : barcelona green

  • @adriangreen6842

    @adriangreen6842

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@amaurydurand9419 beautiful color. Is that Honda or custom paint 👍🏾

  • @amaurydurand9419

    @amaurydurand9419

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adriangreen6842 it is a honda color! I’m doing my ef in this color as well

  • @adriangreen6842

    @adriangreen6842

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@amaurydurand9419 so that’s the 89-91 si green. Love how y’all keeping the ef alive. Out the dmv. Dc md va u don’t see a lot of Ef on the road and definitely not in junkyards U definitely make me miss my black 91 Si hatch. I rocked the 99 Si wheels before I sold mine. Neighbor hit car parked and caused electrical problems 😡

  • @amaurydurand9419

    @amaurydurand9419

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adriangreen6842 This is sad dude... these cars definitely deserve to be saved all around the world! Hopefully one day you will be able to buy one for a fair price and maybe you'll be motivated enough to take it back to life! Can't wait for mine to be on the road!

  • @user-sl1cj1kj7s
    @user-sl1cj1kj7s9 ай бұрын

    I love thuis car i self have wonen of my one

  • @zackhallam914
    @zackhallam914 Жыл бұрын

    I had a 1989 civic v tech... elec sunroof Windows and it drove for ever until I wrapped it on a wall

  • @moevtec1349
    @moevtec13492 жыл бұрын

    dude i had a 1991 civic si in canada and same exacts alpine indash DVD player

  • @frias2287
    @frias2287 Жыл бұрын

    💪💪💪👍🔥💯

  • @ajsakai
    @ajsakai3 жыл бұрын

    VTEC yooo

  • @jovanciric4264
    @jovanciric426410 ай бұрын

    My dad had it but in europe is ee9 150hp I-VT

  • @cowanmccall9906
    @cowanmccall99063 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know where to get a wing like that? Looking for one for mine:)

  • @Jose-bz9zl

    @Jose-bz9zl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Devil Osaka wing

  • @That_dude_in
    @That_dude_in3 жыл бұрын

    May i know where to get that cf wing?

  • @Jose-bz9zl

    @Jose-bz9zl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Devil Osaka wing

  • @ajsamson7798
    @ajsamson77983 жыл бұрын

    After a good long night out in Melbourne, I’m still first

  • @blue_lancer_es
    @blue_lancer_es3 жыл бұрын

    And in the US we got a d16😒

  • @josegarza7719
    @josegarza7719 Жыл бұрын

    I found a guy with a sir but it has no moonroof. Is it legit?

  • @tokykanjo
    @tokykanjo7 ай бұрын

    what color is the car?

  • @blacksondol5464
    @blacksondol54642 жыл бұрын

    Original ef9 got no sunroof and no rear wiper, this might be ef3 swap to b16a engine, ef9 has got shorter wheel base compare to ef3

  • @TheLastEmail
    @TheLastEmail3 жыл бұрын

    I drove B engine 140hp before ...........is just better. I'm driving Nissan now and I missed my B engine so much =(

  • @pnw_element9822
    @pnw_element98223 жыл бұрын

    I want one where can I get one ☝️

  • @nztubejay
    @nztubejay3 жыл бұрын

    I’m pretty sure that’s an sir 2. Close ratio n limited slip

  • @skarobeats4383
    @skarobeats43833 жыл бұрын

    Hectic

  • @irlansugihpranoto
    @irlansugihpranoto2 жыл бұрын

    What name the color?

  • @akujingster2442

    @akujingster2442

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes, I want know it

  • @hondagamer79
    @hondagamer792 ай бұрын

    Civic 25R

  • @ArtVandelayOfficial
    @ArtVandelayOfficial3 жыл бұрын

    An all time favourite 30-50k though? Don't think so

  • @buffalotroll2358

    @buffalotroll2358

    3 жыл бұрын

    More like 10k if that

  • @jacobhaussmann90

    @jacobhaussmann90

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@buffalotroll2358 last one I saw for sale in New Zealand was up to r $25k

  • @josegarza7719

    @josegarza7719

    Жыл бұрын

    These are rare cars but they’re 30+ years old. Only serious buyers will pay that much. 10-15k max imho

  • @flaminraymon
    @flaminraymon3 жыл бұрын

    fk aus got all the mean cars

  • @PapaEmy
    @PapaEmy3 жыл бұрын

    Oh how I miss the old days.. when Honda make cars that don't look like ginger.. lol, I miss my EF hatch

  • @igetmadangle262
    @igetmadangle2623 жыл бұрын

    VTEC KICK IN 😂

  • @harryx6968
    @harryx69683 жыл бұрын

    All around the world we got the civic but it wasn't an ef it was an Ed. American viewers will be mad at this.

  • @avanreijn

    @avanreijn

    3 жыл бұрын

    I owned a 4th gen Civic 1.6iVT for years which had a chassis code EE9. ED had different engine good, bumpers, etc.

  • @eddiea1120

    @eddiea1120

    2 жыл бұрын

    As an ED owner I'm not mad, a little jealous and envy maybe. When ED owners refer to their car as an EF when its clearly not is when I get mad. Even if you fabricate an ED to a right side drive, it will still be an ED. I'm just glad I own this chassis, its been one of my dream cars since the late 80's.

  • @khoderelmasri1070
    @khoderelmasri10703 жыл бұрын

    Second

  • @lumix2477
    @lumix24778 ай бұрын

    Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. I'm trusting in nothing but the blood of Jesus to pay for my sins to keep me out of hell.

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