any ideas if my EJ8 strut bars will fit the EF chassis? when i looked it didnt look too different, same bolt pattern and not a visible distance change...
Can't really help you there, sadly. The Hondas that I've messed with were mostly EP3s, EM1s, S2Ks, maybe seen an EF In indy at a show one time, I think....but your best bet in my opinion would be to just get the car.
...But you could maybe even ask the guy BEFORE buying it if he'll let you look at whether or not it'll fit (As in, taking the car to a lift and trying it out yourself). That's what I did with mine, took it to a guy I know before buying and he checked it out top to bottom (Said the cruise control wasn't woirking, but he just couldn;t figure out how to get it engaged first....lol). If the part fits, that's amazing, if not, then you could probably sell the part on CL, eBay, etc....
GL with whatever you choose to do, bro! Will be tuned in waiting for the outcome
P.S: Is that a BRIDE racing seat I see in there?? Nice!