1978 EB3 Cylinder Head Redesign: High Performance Modifications and Racing Championships

Shannon’s Club TV hosted by Mark Oastler & Joe Kenwright talk about Australia’s rich motoring history on the road and in competition. Episode 42 features the Honda Civic.

In 1978 the cylinder head (EB3) was redesigned with larger intake and exhaust valves and larger straighter intake & exhaust ports including a deeper combustion chamber with domed pistons. This engine design lends is self to high performance modifications. This design has won many racing championships including a great Canadian driver Jacques Villeneuve or American driver Adam Malley still racing his today.