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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

7,000 of these views are from Nads.

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!

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.

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!

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

The EF9 SIR got me into tuning as well about 7 years ago, yesterday I bought another EF9 and am starting to build it ❤️ literally my favourite cars ever

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.

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.

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!

More EF Civics PLEASE! Keep up the great work

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.

My EF got me into the scene as well. Ended up swapping in a JDM D15B engine and a bunch of go-fast bits. Was such an amazing car. No power steering!

Love that he boosted it and bay looks really OEM

the EF is hands down my favorite civic chassis.

I like the subtle stance on this Civic. For me the EF, EK, EG and WagoVan Civic models are my favorites. Not just my favorite Civic models, but among my favorite cars in general.

I had that same built B18C engine and the old integra Greddy turbo kit, Racing Heart C5 in my Imola Orange Pearl 98 Civic coupe, it got stolen... I was so pissed but I've moved on to bigger and better things.. always a place in my heart for these cars... great shoot!!!

More embarrassing than driving a 90's honda hatchback at 46 is letting other peoples opinion dictate what you do ;)

Man that brings back memories! I had a '91 EF that I painted black with silver Konig 7 spoke 17" wheels and slammed it with some forgotten coilovers. Needless to say, but any kind of speedbump or railroad crossing was an excersize in patience. I was a car audio installer at the time, and squeezed 4 12's in the rear hatch, built custom kick panel pods for 6.5" mids, and sank the tweeters in the top of the door panels. That was a fun car!

Love how there's a red R32 just chilling in the background this is a nice EF though I miss my EF DX sedan

My EF story is almost exactly like Kenjis! I had an 89 DX (manual thank god) in high school. Neuspeed springs and Sebring exhaust haha and yes a big JL 12 in the back. Blew the 1.5 SOHC DPFI and swapped in a ZC DOHC. Got into drifting, sold the EF and bought an s13 and AE86. Still got TONS of love for the EF and hope I win the lotto someday to build another one lol

That model year civic started my import tuner life back in the 90s is

This would be a dream build for me too. My dad worked for Honda for most of my life and we went through multiple Civics over the years. Earliest one I remember was an '89 DX Hatchback. Manual everything, no radio, no AC, vinyl seats that burned you in the summer. I loved that car, though. One of the first cars I bought when I was old enough was a '91 Si and I hate myself every day for letting it go. I'm still sitting on all the SiR conversion parts for it, so I hope I can find another one some day. The Si's have gotten few and far between, and the ones you do find are either pristine ones for an ungodly price, or they're complete rust buckets. Saw one on Autotrader the other day with 43K miles on it and the listed price was $23,000...

Canada here...soooo sweeet! Basically the story of the two squirrels...both go to Grand Canyon...one goes to the other side...it lives a different life over there...but, they are both still squirrels... more or less the story goes... to have an Asian gentleman speaking correctly on the topic, showing so much respect to the Honda vision... wether JDM or North American... that's Honda to a T! P.s. iPad, RU-vid music, airplay to tv...stereo w tape deck connected by rca to TV...record new music mixes on tape baby! Respect...one love!

So clean and not over done. Takes me back to the 90’s import days

Damn I would have never guessed we would get an autofocus on an ef since you just kind of glazed over Alex’s in ATL. But Kenji’s is next level so I’m glad you got to shoot this Larry. My favorite cars of all time ❤️

I own a 95 delsol, with orig. B16a3 motor, that's been rebuilt, and turbo charged, i love driving it, im 55yrs old.👍🏾

Absolutely mint motor in every aspect. He’s done a top job! Thanks a lot for showing us!

Dam Larry !!! Amazing year 90's Honda. Greddy is what I remeber when it comes down to companies that are local.

I had a 90 EF Si that was boosted back in 99-2000. What a great car that was. Kids these days just don't know about the Alpine pull out boy!! LOL

What I enjoy about these videos with Larry is it's basically just two car nerds chilling out and taking about something they are passionate about.

I remember rolling out of the movie theater, after watching F&F, in my 91 hb, thinking ohh the possibilities!!(cream 4 speed, slow a.f.)

One of the most gorgeous EFs I've ever seen and those wheels are literally perfect for this car.

Need one soon EF way to go 🏃🇯🇲

This is the best EF Civic there is. Change my mind.

Reminds of fun times in my EF8 CRX SiR. Mugen rocker cover, steering wheel and CF-48s with carbon fibre aerodiscs.

Had an EF back in the day with all mugen parts! brings back memories plus the middle clock/ac vent came out and was the perfect stash spot!

We had the exactly same spec in Europe. The JDM SiR was called the 1.6 i-VT, with the 150bhp B16 A1 engine. Great little car, they used to be plentiful and dirt cheap a few years, but now good luck finding one now.

Wow what a great car. If I had one or still had one I would of done the same. Also very nice how he kept a b series and didn't go with a k. A+ built

Larry you need to find the time when this blows over to Interview and shoot Wayne Denman’s CRX. The decal on Genji’s EF that says “just a Japanese Hot Rod” is from him and he has the most amazing CRX of all time. Please read this!

Omg this build is sooo super nice. So clean, stock, factory fresh, improving on the totally stock design, retaining the original manufacturers spirit

Ef is so underated. So many peeps want an eg or an ek. But dont realize the beauty of a classic clean ef

I was going to put a sticker on the back of my 88 Hatch saying "No I don't want to race I'm 66 yrs old".I also have cops get up behind me to run my plates & when they find out my age they take off. I need a hydraulic clutch & don't know of any. Not sure if you said Hush or something like that. I have a stage 2 clutch & the cable flex's so much it's murder in traffic. I have another question is hpow do you have an engine in it that it didn't come with. I want to do that but the smog thing here in So Cal I don't think will pass it. This dual point 1.5 is getting old. I need to update. I love this car. My Mom got it new in 88 & it was handed down to me because no one in the family wanted it. Once I started driving it, I couldn't stop. Fun car & great mileage.

Drink every time you hear 'back in the day'

That's a gorgeous car and I am glad that he's kept this car for all the years that he has. Good review and presentation.

I have this HotWheel too. Sometimes you forget that most of those cars are real cars too so I was really hyped seeing the thumbnail to this video. Awesome car and great build.

*Thank you,as always Larry, for just straight up killing the game* *keep being the best*

Not a huge honda fan, but EF's and DA's are my favorite.

The EF Civic hatchback was designed by geniuses. They're already 30 years old and will be known as 'classic cars', in the same way as American cars from the 50s-60s. Maybe the best Honda ever. Get yours now because the values WILL go up.

Lord have mercy... old school folks will salivate over this. Loving this. Well executed vehicle and video

that exhaust sound is wild. like an angry weasel in the trunk. im building an 89 with a b20 i hope it sounds that good.

Thank you guys, it's a Beauty! 🤓👍

I had an 89 si black , oh how I miss it . Gorgeous car

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.

amazing job. I love that he kept the alpine cassette pullout deck. mad props to kenji

I’m not sure that this guy realises how awesome he is so humble he should know he’s a genius love this car can’t believe he referred to himself as lazy 😂👍

I have a 96 RL fully built with all custom parts spent 10 years building it it is pushing 800 hp and 775 tq with a 94 legend MT and diff case with a custom lsd a custom interior and a stock exterior it is a twin turbo with the newest turbo design's the engine is a c35a1with sleeves from a acura nsx then board over to be compatible with my custom forged pistons lightened rods lightened balanced crankshaft shaft with flywheel rods pistons and balancer pulley all together and custom oil pump with custom balance shaft made specifically for my buld that's the short block. The heads are stock heads with a very aggressive port and polish to a mirror shine, custom MLS hedgaskit's biger valve's for intake and exoust, custom one of a kind eletronic "vtec" system on a c35a1 engine a non vtec motor, custom valve train components, two spring's on every valve with titanium valve spring washer's with keeper's huge intake with dual 150mm throttle body and a customized ac evaporator runing in a separate loop from the cars ac system using propane it is a air to ac system, going to exoust it has 3.5" exoust going from the turbo's, the waste gate gets fed back into the 3.5" exoust with one way vacum valve's going to a large resonator then to a small expansion box then to a verex exoust Muffler, the transmission is a custom built 6 speed that had to be rebuilt 3 times. I am also working on making my car a hybrid by using a s2000 differential and a eletronic motor for the rear probably using the same forged and billet CV axle's I made for the front I know nobody's is ever going to read this but I just like to hear what anyone would think of my buld. full respect for anyone who actually build's there own cars and not just buying outher people's build's like all project cars it is not to sell the car or to make money but the fun you get and the experience you have when you buld it yourself and are able to enjoy what you have made because you know you have spent probably 100 times what the car is worth you better enjoy it my car has cost me 450,000 to buld and raising. What is yours? Have a good day car people

Had an 80's CRX-Si in the 80s and highly admired these Civic Si hatchbacks! Also had a white RX-7 FC.....did you see that thing in the background being shot....that thing is gorgeous too!

Started my OBSESSION in '93, been Addicted to JDM EVER SINCE......

I hope I can get my hands on one after college. Been wanting one since my father sold his EF sedan 8 years ago

Nice.....I have a 90 si....as my daily...and an 05 ep3...I would love to do this exact set up.... enjoy it bro.....we only live once.....

This car is done the right way, no oversized wheels and messed up camber. I love this car!

The EF civic hatch was my first car. And my ultimate favorite civic ever made

Damn - I remember those Alpine. Nowadays with those Civics, after parking the car, one would need to put it in a carrying case and take it with you. 😆

J spec parts are the best. All the HOP are like a treasure hunt for the true Honda lover. Even now 10 years after my ej1 I still like going to the pick a part to try to find some rare goodies sometimes people don’t even know what they have or what they’re worth .

Thank you 🙏🏼

When I am in the 60 ...I won't mind driving that...just because I can.👍 it's a beautiful car.

He's 48?! All that rice and Ramen is working it's magic XD

Probably one of my favorite builds. Thank you larry for your passion of filming to make it to where I'm able to enjoy videos like this.

Dam, that's the BADDEST CIVIC EF I'VE SEEN, I WANT ONE "EXACTLY LIKE THAT ONE".........👍👍👍👍👍

I REALLY like this guy... he detunes his engine for longevity... THAT is true Honda spirit ;)

Almost 18 years ago my grandmother threw away my mugen wing for my crx it was made of foam I remember almost crying lol I wonder what its worth now ..

“It’s very hard to find these parts..” just thinking of my dad, with a 1924 BSA. He had to search for 3 years and find a seller in Holland to get an exhaust valve spring. One day it’ll run. One day.

It's funny. A cop pulled me over once for license plate lights issue (no ticket). He asked me why I was in my 30's driving a 90's Subaru. Because 90's cars are awesome! Haha

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Absolutely stunning example of an ef

Such a feel good episode. Transported me back to the 90s and the good old high school days

them tail lights have no spiderwebbing omg 🤤😍🤤😍🤤😍🤤

So cool car, I even't imagine people with so much passion to built that beatiful piece of art, legendary car

I woulda kept the cable trans. Nothing like a b16 or gsr with the cable. I thought I felt alot better and I had more control.

I have a 1991 EF hatch DX with 26,000 original miles and yes its mint and all original down to the hubcaps lol D15 5 speed

the first beat is so crazy

I can watch AutoFocus all day😭

Not many people care about the fourth gens but it's the first civic with independent suspension. Glad to see the eflove being spread!

I missed my dx back in the 90s all of a sudden.... thank u for making this happen!

That's the nicest EF I've ever seen. Mad props! 👍👍

Greddy! Pleaseeee come out with a turbo kit for 88-91 civic chassis. The EF CHASSIS GETS NO LOVE 😮‍💨

I had a ‘91 EF civic Si and loved it. Want to get another but easier to build a EG or EK these days

Love this build! Wish I could snatch that up right now. Amazing car.