HONDA VTEC B SERIES ENGINE GUIDE AND SPECIFICATION B16A B16B B18C B20
By mel • Mar 11th, 2009 • Category: ! DAILY LATEST INFO, Honda, TipsTuning a vtec engine equipped car can be very interesting. A vtec engine is famous for producing high power without the use of any forced induction. A Vtec engine is simply a high revving monsterous machine.Eventhough im a ‘turbo’guy, i do have an interest on Vtec engine, especially the B16b engine which produce 185bhp with only 1.6 liter of displacement without the aid of a turbo or superchargers.Yes, its pure engine power.
Another thing that i like about Vtec engine is the ability to mix and match the engines. As long as the engine falls under B series, it is basically inter mixable.My favourite combo for this matter would be a B20B Block from The Honda Crv combined with a B16A or even a B16B head.Swap in some performance cam and few tuning here and there, you’ll be smilling all day long on this monsterous machine.
A 200bhp B18C TYPE-R EQUIPPED INTEGRA DC2 TYPE R
A 185bhp B16B TYPE-R EQUIPPED CIVIC EK9 TYPE R
A 170bhp B16A EQUIPPED CIVIC EG6 SIR
A favourite Honda car of mine is the Eg6, Ek9 Type R and the Dc2 Type R. With a race tuned engine, these machines are exceptionally fast in the touge and circuits.And if you notice, all the car that i mention is in the 90’s where they only bother on producing maximum power without even thinking of fuel consumption and emmission.It is the glorious day of car modification.
Eventhough all this vtec engine had been around for more tha 20 years, it is still one of the favourite engines to be worked on. Especially the B16 and the B18 series. So i would like to share as much info as possible on the Vtec B Series engine.
B16A Series
A B16A ENGINE(VTEC BESAR)
B16A
Note: All JDM B16A engines are stamped ‘B16A’ (with no number after the “A” to identify version).
VTEC
Found in:
1988-1991 JDM Honda Integra RSi/XSi (DA6/DA8)
1988-1991 JDM Honda CRX SiR (EF8)
1988-1991 JDM Honda Civic SiR (EF9)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) 1.6 liter
Compression: 10.2:1
Rod/stroke ratio: 1.74
Power: 158 hp (118 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 111 ft·lbf (150 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: S1/J1/Y1
Redline: 8200 rpm
1992-1996 JDM Honda CR-X del Sol SiR (EG2)
1992-2000 JDM Honda Civic SiRII (EG6/EG9/EK4)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Compression: 10.4:1
Power: 170 hp (130 kW) @ 7800 rpm & 116 ft·lbf (157 N·m) @ 7300 rpm
Valve Lift: IN 10.7 mm (0.42 in), EX 9.4 mm (0.37 in)
Inlet Valve Diamter: 33 by 2 millimetres (1.3 in × 0.079 in)
Transmission: S4C/Y21 (Some with LSD)
Redline: 8200 rpm
B16A1
VTEC
Found in:
1990-1991 EDM Honda CRX 1.6i-VT (EE8)
1990-1991 EDM Honda Civic 1.6i-VT (EE9)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) 1.6 liter
Bore×Stroke: 81.0×77.4 mm (3.19×3.05 in)
Compression: 10.2:1
Power: 150 hp (110 kW) @ 7600 rpm
Torque: 111 ft·lbf (150 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Redline: 8200 rpm
Transmission: y2
B16A2
VTEC
Found in:
1992-2000 Honda Civic EDM VTi (EG6/EG9 & EK4)
1992-1997 Honda Civic del Sol EDM VTi (EG)
1999-2000 Honda Civic USDM Si (EM1)
1999-2000 Honda Civic CAN SIR EJ
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Bore×Stroke: 81.0×77.4 mm (3.19×3.05 in)
Compression: 10.2:1
Power: 160 hp (118 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 111 ft·lbf (151 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: Y21 or S4C
A B16A ENGINE(VTEC KECIK)
B16A3
VTEC
Found in:
1994-1995 Del Sol VTEC
Displacement 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Power (bhp@rpm): 160 hp (120 kW) @ 7,600 rpm & 118 ft·lbf (160 N·m) @ 7,500 rpm
Transmission: Y21
B16A4
VTEC
Found in:
1996-2000 Honda Civic SiRII (Asian version) (EK4)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Compression: 10.4:1
Power: 170 hp (127 kW) @ 7800 rpm & 116 ft·lbf (157 N·m) @ 7300 rpm
Redline: 8200 rpm
Transmission: Y21
B16A6
VTEC
Found in:
1996-2000 Honda Civic – Middle East & South Africa VTEC (EK)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Compression: 10.2:1
Power: 158 hp (118 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 111 ft·lbf (151 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: S4C
B16B (Type R)
A 185BHP B16B TYPE-R
VTEC
Found in:
1997-2000 JDM Civic Type R[EK9]
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Compression: 10.8:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 77.4 mm
Rod/Stroke ratio: 1.84:1
Rod Length: 142.42 mm (5.607 in)
Power: 185 hp (134 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 110 ft·lbf (155 Nm) @ 7500 rpm
Redline: 8500 rpm
Transmission: S4C With LSD
Vtec engagement @ 5,800 rpm
Note: This engine uses the same block as the Integra Type R, which is taller than the B16a block, but with a crank the same stroke as the b16a. It uses longer rods to accommodate for this, which is why the Rod/Stroke ratio is higher than a standard B16. It is basically a ‘Destroked B18C Type R engine’
B18 Series
B18C (Type R)
A 200bhp B18C TYPE-R
VTEC
Found in:
JDM Honda Integra Type R
Power: 200 hp (150 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Rev-limit: 8,900 rpm
VTEC engagement@5,800 rpm
137 ft·lbf (186 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Transmission Type: 5-speed standard with LSD
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression:y 11.1:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.189 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.433 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.429 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
Transmission: J4D (96specR w/ LSD)N3E (98specR w/LSD)
B18C1
VTEC
Found in:
1994-2001 Acura Integra GS-R (DC2)
Redline: 8000 rpm (limiter @ 8200 rpm)
Power: 170 hp (127 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 128 ft·lbf (173 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Transmission: s80
B18C2
VTEC
Found in:
1994-1999 Honda Integra VTi-R
AUDM Spec 1993-1999 Honda Integra VTi-R
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 10.6:1
Power: 168 hp (125 kW) @ 7600 rpm
Torque: 128 ft·lbf (175 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Redline: 8200 rpm
Fuel Cut: 8300 rpm
Transmission: Y80 (No LSD) 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
0-100 km/h : <7.3 seconds
B18C3
VTEC
Found in:
1995-1998 Acura Integra Type R
Power: 193 PS/189 hp (141 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 127 ft·lbf/172 N·m @ 7500 rpm
B18C4
VTEC
Found in:
1996-2000 UK Civic 1.8i VTi 5-door Hatch (MB6)
1996-2000 UK Civic Aerodeck 1.8i VTi 5-door Wagon (MC2)
1998-1999 EU Civic Aerodeck 1.8i VTi 5-door Wagon (MC2)
1998-1999 EU Civic 1.8i VTi 5-door Hatch (MB6)
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
VTEC engagement@4,400 rpm
IAB open@5,750 rpm
Compression: 10.0:1
Power: 169 hp (124 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 117 ft·lbf (158 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Limit: 8,100 rpm
Transmission: S9B w/Torsen LSD.
0/100 km/h : 8.3 seconds (8.8 Aerodeck)
B18C5
VTEC
Found in: USDM DC2 Acura Integra Type-R (Integra Type-R)
1997-2001 Integra Type-R (**Note: This model was not produced for the 1999 production year)
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 10.6:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.189 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.433 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.429 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
Power: 195 hp (145 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 130 ft·lbf (180 N·m) @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: S80 w/LSD
Vtec engagement @ 6,000 rpm
B18C6
VTEC
Found in:
1998-2001 Honda Integra UK and Euro Spec Type R
Type: 1.8 litre 16v DOHC 4 cylinder in-line
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 11.1:1
Air intake diameter: 62 mm (2.4 in)
Bore: 81 mm (3.189 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.433 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.429 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
Power: 190 PS/140 kW @ 7900 rpm & 131 ft·lbf/178 N·m @ 7300 rpm
Redline: 8400 rpm
Rev limiter: 8700 rpm
Vtec engagement: 5700 rpm
Transmission: S80 w/LSD
B18C7
VTEC
Found in:
1996- Honda Integra Type R (Australia)
Power: 193 PS/189 hp (141 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 127 ft·lbf/172 N·m @ 7500 rpm
B20 Series
B20B
1996-1998 specs
NON-VTEC
Found in: USDM and JDM Honda CR-V, Honda Orthia
Displacement: 1,973 cc (120.4 cu in)
Power: 126 hp (94 kW)) @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 131 ft·lbf (178 N·m) @ 4300 rpm
Rod length: 137 mm (5.4 in)
Compression: 8.8:1
Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Redline: 6300 rpm
B20B / B20Z
1999 – 2001 specs
NON-VTEC
Found in: USDM CRV as a B20Z, JDM Honda CR-V and Honda Orthia as a B20B
Displacement: 1,973 cc (120.4 cu in)
Power: 146 hp (109 kW)) @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 133 ft·lbf (180 N·m) @ 4300 rpm
Rod length: 137 mm (5.394 in)
Compression: 9.6:1
Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Redline: 6300 rpm
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ok i need help man i have a 1999 civic ex coupe with a blown motor car is real nice i let my sister drive it and she poped it anyways my buddy gave me a b16 vtech motor and i need to know how hard it will be to put in like how much money im gonna be spending and all that
Bro.looks like u know much on vtec. I want to ask u sumthin. How is the B16A maintenance?
maintenance should be simillar to any other 1.6 engine since its an NA engine.
but fuel consumption wise, if you always drive in the vtec range around 5K+ rpm, your fc is going to be a bit high,
Bro how good b6t compare with b16A/b16B i would like to smoke some…but i think b6t underpowered..(eventhough track day won by b6t over b8t 210)
check you PM in killerbees :)
salam bro,aku baru beli civic thn 1996.nak tny enjin ape yg patut aku pakai dgn bajet rm 7 ribu b16 A ke b16b.
hi bro.just need some help and advice.bought a dc2 gsr auto 93 model a couple of months back.till today,ive only change the brake pads,serviced the pump n skimmed the disc.i also took out the thermostat.timing belt have not been change from previous owner(180000)till now(235000).engine leaking slightly.absorbers out n makin weird sounds.abs warning lite turns on after startin(10 seconds).a lot of noise in the body.what should i do first?wat thermostat should i use?what would lead to more serious problems if i dont repair them fast?please help….im a newcomer to the vtec empire.please help.tq
hey man
I need some help and I think you are the correct person to ask this.
I have and honda civic dx 97, and I am thinking on swap the engine i want the b16b vtec, and I wanna know if it fits on it, and if not what could be my best option. i am looking for power!!!1
Thanks in advance
Hi i really need some advise. I wanna purchase a eg94 with a b18b non vtec head. The bottom end is now a 2.0 i would like to buy this car and add a b16a head. Can this be done? How will i know if the vtec will kick in at the 5k plus rpm if i go through with the conversion? Do i need to buy also an ecu? Or do you connect the oil feed to the head so that the vtec kicks in? Also can i take this to honda motors to be done? Please reply as i would like to do touge racing here in cape town sa. My previous car is a right off after 4 years of racing the mountain roads and need a proper machine to race with. Please help. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Regards.
Hey , Im an ex mitsi man, recently owned a 10sec evo and have recently purchased a 93′ dc2 b18c v-tec (not a type-r and non LSD) something i know nothing about (Honda’s) but would like a performer, just wondering what mod’s would be the best to start with to increase power for less money possible and maybe even if the type-r parts would fit straight on, —Type-R Fuel pump or get a fuel regulator?, Water pumps?, type-r ecu or full management system?, v-tec controller or not?, and 1 problem i seem to be having is that the v-tec doesn’t always work-could this mean i have a faulty distributer or ????, Please if you can help in any way possible it would be much appreciated.
Penagalaman pakai VTEC…Kalo bawak bawah rpm 3-4k memang tak best,Nak kena lebih 4.5k rpm baru dia giler tapi minyak mentekedarah sikit.Pernah satu masa dulu gua nampak ade satu mamat di JB masuk B18C pada Stream 1.7 dia giler betul,Boleh ke?
i have a B16A on my 95 civic and was wondering in there is an offical honda supercharger kit that came with any of the B-series models
aku nak tanye sikit,B-16A bleh sarung kat honda sm4 x..
salam bro, betul ke enjin b16b boleh beat b18c?
aku nk tukar enjin accord ‘85 1.8 kepada vtec or i-vtec..agk2 bape hrga?
anyone know where to get a b18c gs-r with turbo,anyone know a site to buy these engines
honda or integra ether one or a b16c vtech with turbo
hey bro i have a acura integra ls 1990 with a b16a vtec motor in it . no ac no heater pure motor wanted to know if it would be to much to supercharge. havent bored the block or put bigger pistons or any thing really big yet. shes my baby don really want to mess her up. i know that when you do things right the end result is way worth it.
i need a used car year 96-99 model honda civic perfer convert bodypart to 99.engine b18c manual .not to big modification.
please inform me.
thanks
bro,aku nak tanya sikit engin B16B type-r tu brp harganya
Hi guys i have a Honda civic Ex sedan of year 2002 and am planning to put a b18c 200hp v-tech engine in it so please i need some advice,will it fit ,what are the modification to be done ,please send all your advice on princenoor786@yahoo.com .
Thanks
so, b16b and b18c type r which engin are strong..
hi.assalamualaikum…nak tanya skit ni,kombinasi b16a dgn fuel intake b16b , adkah ia memberi kesan kpda tork @ more pickup dlm nisbah yg standard(b16a) tp sesetgah pomen mngatakan by dyno test result yg d perolehi atara 178 ke 185 tanpa mngusik cam atau kompen d dlm engine adakah ini benar
bro keikei…b18c type R is stronger than b16b. correct me if im wrong…knapa aku cakap camtu? sebab aku penah kena tapau dengan b18cR ..(aku pakai b18c GSR aje…) tapi dengan b18c GSR ini la aku makan b16b..
hanya dengan stock engine cuma ecu je yang aku rechip..
Vtec forever !
Bro,kat malaysia ni senang tak nak cari EK9 type R?
EK9 biasa pun jadilah
berapa harga market sekarang?
ape beza camshaft b16b dgn b18c?
kalau swap kat b18c engine,ape bagusnya?
ade sesiape tau tak?
nk tanye aku br msk enjin b16a stock ek4 punye,aku nk tnye rpm brp plg best time nk change gear…rpm meter 9.5k…thanks…
trial and error bro
ko kena faham sendiri machine ko baru sedap bawak
try change 7.5k camne rase pastu 8.2 ke rase beza die, try sampai sedap
kadang2 lain gear lain sket timing nk tuka die
tp aku rase somewhere between 8-8.5k
bro,aku baru jer beli ef2 4 doors..enjin double kaberater..tp kan bro,masa nie susah kah nak cari spare part untuk enjin honda…org bro pikir aku patut masukan enjin b16a kat ef2 aku??plz…perlu nasihat b4 terlambat..
salam bro…..kat malaysia ni ek9 type r JDM ori…..senang je dapat kalo ade duit….
tp kalo duit nak savng ko beli ek 2door 96 atau ej 2 door 96 je..pastu kacok la jd ek9…..dapat la nama ek9 sesumpah nanti…
kalo de sen lebih….plug in la engin b16b atau b18c plak…..mase tu ek9 type r jdm ori pon xbrani nak cucuk ko dah…..
jom join forum honda civic…….mhccgroup.com
sorry i just want to complete your explanation about honda engines..you dont insert explanaton engine such as k series (k20,k24), h22,zc…thxx
hey people, i have a 1998 honda civic non vtec 150I . I know it sucks , so i want to make a difference,
So my question is , there has to be a stronger engine, with vtec that will fit in that body, any suggestions . I also heard that the 150i body can accommodate big daddy b20 .
bro nak tya sikit ….aku dah pakai enjin b18c auto…ade masalah sikit …air radiator sering kurang. aku dah antar pg servis radiator … hos x de bocor…… tapi air masih kering..adakah head bengkok?
i want to buy Type-R Honda Intregra engine ..where i can get and how much the price?
TQ
nak tanya korang mcm na nk besa enjin B16A dia punya vtec kecl ATAU besar
keta aku beli dia cakap keta import terpakai
B16A aku nk kepastian enjin aku vtec besar ka kecil
tekan x laju sgt pun
lembab nak laju
adakah sbb enjin 2 auto bikin jadi manual yg jadi mcm 2
ecu dia guna asai punya auto jgk
Hi Bro saya mau tanya apa perbezaan head B 16A dengan B18c , saya guna block B20b tetapi tidak tau manu swap b16a head or b18c ,mohon pengalaman bro untuk NA engine & saya juga becadang nak guna skunk 2 pro 3 series cam ,retainer ,valve spring is it power Tq .