Tuning 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
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?
my engine V tech B16A model is running not constant and need tuning .How to carry out the tuning proses and what is the possible causes and what components need to be changed to clear the faults.
Hye…
Saya nak tanya . Perbezaan engine b18c type R & b18c GSR.. dari segala aspek… boleh ke?
Bro…nak tanya ckit bunyi bising dari gearbox atau clutch..kalau tekan clutch bunyi hilang,kalau lepas clutch bunyi ada….tq bro
v-tec dengan gsr yang mane lagi mahal(halfcut)/
Abg2 semua sy perlukan bantuan, sy ada Honda city sx8 1.5 auto, sy dah beli halfcut da6 auto VTEC kecik. Sy nak cr mounting yg sesuai bleh ddk kan engine VTEC ni. Sy dh opening day.
assalam bro,nk tnya la baru ni sy disarankan tukar enjin singlecam sy,ada pape cadangan engin ape yg terbaik?harap membantu.bole email utk senang kita berhubung :)
bro, sy bru 2 bulan pkai b20b. gear ratio, cam pun tukar. masalah skrg dgn aircond, bila bukak aircnd enjin pn mati. mcmna nk buat tu? tq
Hi
I own Honda Civic 1.5i vtec can you help me to improve NM
Please I am 75 years old and very mechanically minded
Please contact me
Thank you for your time
Albert
minta bantuan kwn2! saya pakai honda city sx8 1.5 auto. engine half cut model apa yg ngam kalau nak upgrade power cikit. tq
Faruk and mustafa Husain. Sx8 saya dah masukkan engine half cut DC2 B18C type R. Terbaik abg2..
My personal opinion is if your gonna go boost id build a non vtec engine. My favourite would be the b20b or a b18, they have more torque than the b16, and build boost at lower rpm which makes more get up and go. But I also think that if you’re going to swap to a b16 than you’re going to want to boost it because the compression is low, which means they can handle more boost, but they’re also not as torquey as the b20/ b18. However If you were to combine the two motors and with a short gear trans it would be a quick car, building Honda motors is extremely fun, and simple when you think about it pretty much anything in the same series is interchangeable. I also wouldn’t recommend going boost without hondata or at least Dino tuning, it’s extremely hard on the motors and will blow it, also tuning will make the car run so much better and save a lot of gas, my turbo b20b EL will get almost 600km to a full tank and I’ve never had any issues with it since I’ve got the tuning right, no boost cut barley burns any oil and super reliable. I’ve had d series that couldn’t get the fuel mileage my el does. And I don’t drive it easy.
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