The EG6 is the evolution of Vtec.. its an SIRII which has higher HP output with hydraulic clutch compared to its predecessor the 4th Gen Civic EF9 n Crx EF8...
also the transmission follows the 4.4 Final Drive from the DA6 n CRX, 4.2FD were discarded for EG models n all model B series Engine later on.. Somesort of Medievel age for the vtec just before the birth of the 1st Type R on DC2 Models
In the tracks and on the streets its a very good platform to start on NA engine on a 1.6 category... n its fame has reach to the land that once look down on Japs RiceCar...
It also debut in the 3rd Battle in the Initial D Animated Series with Shingo...
Other probability of fame is that some Tuners in Japan have done beyond wonders with the eg6 potential.. In the United States the craze of bigger displacement in their ride was always in their blood.. They go all the way to H22A at 1st... n later to K20 On the Eg6...
and another fame about it... n i think it goes for all B Series...
Race..Rosak..Repair..Repeat...