The humble Honda Civic is a popular choice for those looking for a reliable family holdall, but it’s the performance orientated versions that have been such a hit with petrolheads the world over. Whether it’s the Civic EJ1, a group of which weaved under a juggernaut in the 2001 crime caper The Fast and the Furious, to the latest Type-R hot hatchbacks, the Japanese star is sought after by many a performance enthusiast.
Quaife manufactures a range of front-wheel drive sequential gearkits for the most popular iterations of Honda’s acclaimed Civic. All are precision engineered and built to the highest quality standards, achieving IS09001-2015 accreditation in the process. Along with the UK, many have been sold to customers in America, where they’ve been fitted to high performance road cars and track orientated racers.
These gearkits have helped drivers set records and win championships, not just in Civics, but also Integra and CR-X coupes. Although too many triumphs to list here, the Quaife QKE8J has been fitted to 101 Motorsport’s ‘Mighty Mouse’ Honda CR-X, which has just won the World Time Attack Challenge, a victory which comes after many other achievements.
Quaife QBE9J – Honda Civic B-Series Sequential Gearkit
This 5-speed sequential gearkit is suitable for Honda vehicles fitted with the firm’s B-Series family of in-line four cylinder engines. Initially launched in 1989 and featured in the Civic EF9, the B-Series can also be found in EG6, EG9, EK4 and EM1 iterations of Civic up to 2000, along with countless Integra, CR-X and Acura models. Due to the number of different Civic model designations, this isn’t an exhaustive list. The Quaife QBE9J is sold exclusively through DMRR.
Key technical features:
- Strengthened outer casing with stock mounting positions
- Five open face dog engagement gears
- Retains OE clutch and driveshafts
- Ultra-fast Quaife sequential gearshift designed for a rod change lever
- Air-shift compatible with optional Quaife actuator
- Choice of Quaife final drive ratio included
- Optional Quaife ATB® limited slip differential (QDF1U)
- Optional LED digital gear position indicator available
- Straight cut or helical gears
- Weighs 50 kg
Gear ratios:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
2.909 2.091 1.666 1.375 1.176 Rally
2.636 1.833 1.375 1.111 0.952 Race
Final drive ratios:
4.500 4.154 3.786 Straight cut
4.500 4.750 5.000 Helical
Quaife QKE8J – Honda Civic K-Series 5-Speed Sequential Gearkit
The QKE8J is one of our most popular front-wheel drive sequential gearkits. Compatible with EP3, FN2 and DC5 iterations of the Honda line-up, it’s regularly used within motorsport and by owners keen on fast road driving. The QKE8J is sold exclusively though Momentum Motorsport.
Key technical features:
- Gearkit reuses original bellhousing from donor gearbox
- Drum style shift mechanism for fast reliable gear changes
- Race proven in rally, drag, time attack, road and race environments
- Retains stock EP3/FN2/DC5 clutch, differential, driveshafts and mounts
- Optional Quaife ATB® Limited Slip Differential
- Strengthened outer casing
- 5 wider than standard gears for additional strength
- Additional bearing support for shafts
- Can be used with original speed sensors
- Choice of straight cut or helical gears
- Optional billet bellhousing available
- New generation of gear change mechanism allows fitment into front or rear wheel drive configurations
- Compatible with flat shift systems
- Supplied with either lever and cable or air actuator
- Weighs 35kg
- Digital display optional and paddle shift ready
Gear Ratios:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
| 3.100 | 2.067 | 1.421 | 1.048 | 0.870 | “Drag” Set |
| 3.100 | 2.067 | 1.611 | 1.333 | 1.136 | “Rally” Set |
| 2.417 | 1.611 | 1.263 | 1.000 | 0.852 | “Race” Set |
Final Drive Ratios
| 3.059 | 3.800 | 4.143 | 4.357 | 4.750 | 5.091 | Straight Cut |
Quaife QBE10J – Honda Civic FK2 6-Speed Sequential Gearbox
The FK2 Honda Civic Type-R caused quite a stir on its launch in 2015. Developing a healthy 306bhp at 6500rpm and maximum torque of 300 lbft at 2500-4500rpm, it could reach the 0-62mph sprint in a heady 4.7 seconds. Solely manufactured at Honda UK’s manufacturing plant in Swindon, it received positive reviews from the wider motoring press.
Fitment of the Quaife QBE10J is a must for those wanting to turn the FK2 into a true performance heavyweight.
Key technical features:
- Drum style shift mechanism for fast reliable gear changes
- Strengthened LM25 alloy outer casing
- 6 wider than standard gears for additional strength
- Choice of straight cut ratios and final drives
- Reuses original bellhousing from donor gearbox
- Retains stock FK2 clutch, differential, driveshafts and mounts
- Optional Quaife ATB® Limited Slip Differential
- Can be used with original speed sensors
- New generation of gearchange mechanism allows fitment into front or rear wheel drive configurations
- Compatible with flat shift systems
- Supplied with either a lever and cable or air actuator
- Includes oil temperature sensor
- Digital display optional and paddle shift ready
Gear ratios:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
2.769 1.944 1.476 1.182 0.952 0.769 Straight cut
2.769 1.944 1.476 1.227 1.042 0.920 Straight cut
Final drive ratios:
3.706 Straight cut
4.143 Straight cut