Is this the Cleanest EF Civic Ever? Greddy Kenji’s Turbo Honda Dream Build

The are levels to Honda Civic culture. Many kids will reminisce on EG, EK, or EP Civic builds, but real OGs started with the boxy shape of the EF chassis. And when Kenji Sumino - aka Greddy Kenji - wanted to go back to his roots, building a clean EF was high on his list of goals. And with how wild the Honda scene is these days, it’s refreshing to see such a clean and tasteful build.

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[harley]

I'm 50 and drive a modified CRX and love it.

[americanmade]

Never be ashamed or embarrassed of a car because of your age. Thats a beautiful build, keep doing your thing. Respect

[shiftyslc]

Embarrassed driving a lovingly modded and quick vintage car? You're living the life. Don't buy into the modern car bias. Build it, drive it, love it.

[tanichiro]

seriously this is one of the best examples of what an EF build should be

[proofcrew]

Built an EF sedan when I was in high school (mid 1990's) with a B16 and a Jackson supercharger, was fortunate enough to have it in a couple of the "racewars" scenes in the 1st Fast and Furious movie, it was filmed at Norton AFB in San Bernadino, so alot of those cars were local kids / friends of mine... damn I miss the 90's lol

[AndrewB]

Those wheels are crazy dope, this whole car is absolutely gorgeous.

[bmcshane]

Gotta agree that finding the parts is the fun bit.

Im building a 91 CRX replica of a famous Australian Show Car (Cyber1 to those who know) And hunting for 20 year old Period Correct parts has been an absolute blast.

Ive picked up some parts insanely cheap and others I've paid ungodly amounts for, but its the hunt that Ive enjoyed most

[arcadiagreen]

i agree, the late 80's early 90's taillights were almost always on point. Accords, Civics, CRX, supra, skyline, MR-2. almost all of em looked good

[QuangNguyen]

Larry should be art director for everything hoonigan. These episodes are dope

[Esteb]

Wow, that’s so cool to see that Kenji is still at GReddy after all these years! I met him back in 2000 when I had my Integra GSR up in their Irvine shop to fine tune the GReddy turbo kit. Really cool dude and I was stoked to just have my car worked on by these guys. I think I was one of the first to have the GReddy turbo kit in the US and it wasn’t even meant for my 00’ GSR, it was tuned for the 97’-99’ GSR’s so my 00’ GSR ecu harness was different and their piggy back computer wasn’t working. The guys at GReddy sorted everything for me and I enjoyed that boosted GSR for over 100k miles of trouble free good times!

[rhinohippo]

This guy is so genuine, he really knows about these things, and whole build was well thought out.. and He remembers everyone's name that helped. My Fav episode hands down.

[higherthoughts]

Larry Chen you do some amazing interviews, an all in one package. It just feels like two car guys talking with the up most quality.

[josephmatuszak]

The whole time ya'll were talking, I was imagining a road trip in that Civic. Well back to the garage for me, inspiration struck again, thx Larry &n Genji!

[manofwar]

Me and my buddy, grew up loving the EF platform, something about the square back end, is just cool to us!
I love 90's cars!

[adibee]

Hands Down, CLEANEST-Built EF Hatch I've ever studied!
The Alpine Cassette Deck is A TRUE 90's Throwback!⚡

[Maplecook]

I have this same car, but stock. I'm also friends with all the guys in my area with EFs, too. There's nothing like cruising as a group. People's eyes just BUG OUT, when they see multiple EFs rollin'. Hahaha. Topping off the evening with homemade sushi and beer with the EF squad, is the perfect way to bring back that 90s Japanese life.

[krzysztofmedyna]

Used to have an 89 EF I swapped a GSR drivetrain into. Chose a hydraulic kit that had the master cylinder actuator mounted to the clutch pedal. I was upside down under the dash with a hand wrench for several hours during Winter in a barn. I will never forget the pain but I bloody still miss that car.

[jcgarage]

I love this so much.. one of my best mates had a couple of these when we first startes driving and when I had my Prelude. Bringing back all the memories.. Thank you.. what a special build.

[jesselee]

I grew up in Santa Barbara driving my mom's EF with my buddies. I knew I liked that car then but didn't really know why. Once old enough I went 1966 Galaxie 390cid, 1969 Camaro, then 240Z which I turned into a turbo car. I now have an RSX-S (Frankenstein with bolts-ons, S-oil pump, stock looking condition). That EF brings back memories, man. I used to throw the E-brake into corners and dirt and race the shit out of that poor Honda. It NEVER skipped a beat, and my mom would run it with black oil when it was so low it didn't even show on the dip stick. The car was finally totaled when she was struck by two cars, one from the right, then one speeding up from behind her. I never thought I'd wish she still had that old sled.

[lucasblanchard]

As I watched this, I thought to myself “Damn, that Hot Wheels car looks SO familiar!” Then I went and looked through my collection, and I realized that I HAVE ONE! I also have the Boost Brigade custom ‘01 Acura Integra GSR! Both are still in the bubble package! I’m glad I always stop by the Hot Wheels isle when I go shopping!