The B-series are a family of inline four-cylinder DOHC automotive engines introduced by Honda in 1989. Sold concurrently with the D-series which were primarily SOHC engines designed for more economical applications, the B-series were aimed more as a performance option featuring dual-overhead cams along with the first application of Honda's VTEC system (available in some models). To identify a Honda B-series engine, the letter B is normally followed by two numbers to designate the displacement of the engine, another letter, and in US-spec engines, another number. The Japanese spec-engines are normally designated with a four character alphanumeric designation. The B-series, the B20B variant in particular, is not to be confused with the earlier Honda B20A engine introduced in 1985 and primarily available in the Prelude and Accord-derived vehicles from 1985-1991. While sharing some design elements and both being multivalve Honda four-cylinders, the B-series and B20A differ substantially in architecture, enough to be considered distinct engine families.
They were made in 1.6-, 1.7-, 1.8-, and 2.0-liter variants, with and without VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control). Later models have minor upgrades including modifications to the intake valves and ports and piston tops, along with individual cylinder oil injectors (B18C models). They produce between 120 hp (89 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW), with some models capable of a redline over 8,500 rpm.
Although it has so many variations, the basic design differs very little among the B-Series. There are actually two short blocks which are used for the entire series. The main difference between them was the deck height. The one used for B16 and B17 engines (except for B16B) has a deck height of 203.9mm while the short block used for B16B, B18 and B20 engines has a deck height of 212mm.
The Honda B16 has appeared in six different forms over the years. The Honda B-series was replaced by the K-series in Civic, Integra, and CR-V applications.
The first VTEC engine.
B16A found in:
1989-1993 Honda Integra XSi
1989-1991 Honda CRX SiR (EF8)
1989-1991 Honda Civic SiR (EF9)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) 1.6-litre
Compression: 10.2:1
Bore: 81.0 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 77.4 mm (3.0 in)
Rod Length: 134 mm (5.3 in)
Rod/stroke ratio: 1.745
Power: 158 HP @ 7,600 rpm & 110 ft·lbf (150 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
VTEC engagement: 4500 rpm
Redline: 8000rpm
Rev Limiter: 8200rpm
Transmission: S1/J1/YS1 (4.4 final drive, cable clutch, optional LSD for YS1), Y1 (4.266 final drive, cable clutch, optional LSD)
ECU code: P-fk1 (DA6/DA8/EF8), PW0 (EF8/EF9/DA6), PR3 (EF8/EF9) OBD0
Found in:
1992–1993 JDM Honda Integra "XSi" (DA6)
1992–1994 JDM Honda Civic SiR/SiRII (EG6)
1992–1993 JDM Honda Civic Ferio SiR (EG9)
1992–1995 JDM Honda CR-X del Sol SiR (EG2)
1996–1998 JDM Honda Civic SiR/SiRII (EK4)
1995–1998 JDM Honda Civic Ferio Si (EK4)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) 1.6-liter
Compression: 10.5:1
Bore: 81.0 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 77.4 mm (3.0 in)
Rod Length: 134 mm (5.3 in)
Rod/stroke ratio: 1.745
Power: MT: 172 PS (127 kW; 170 hp) @ 8400 rpm & 16.0 kg·m (157 N·m; 116 lb·ft) @ 2000
VTEC engagement: 5700 rpm
Redline: 8200 rpm (AT: 7900 rpm )
Transmission: YS1/S4C/Y21/S21 (4.4 final drive, optional LSD)
ECU code: P30 (EG2/EG6/EG8/EG9), PR3 (DA6)
OBD1 P2T (EK4) OBD2
Found in:
1997–2000 Civic Type R
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Compression: 10.8:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 77.4 mm (3.0 in)
Rod/Stroke ratio: 1.85:1
Rod Length: 142.42 mm (5.6 in)
Power: 185 hp (138 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 118 lb·ft (160 N·m) @ 7500 rpm
Redline: 8400 rpm
Rev-limit: 9000 rpm
Transmission: S4C With Helical LSD (4.4 final drive, dual-synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears)
VTEC engagement 5800 rpm
ECU code: PCT
ECU Socket Type: OBD-2A (1996-1998 models) / OBD-2B (1999-2000 models)
VTEC
Found in:
CRX'1.6 DOHC VTEC (EE8) - European Market (EDM)
Civic'1.6 DOHC VTEC(EE9) - European Market (EDM)
Displacement: 1.6-liter (1595)
Bore×Stroke: 81.0×77.4 mm (3.19×3.05 in)
Compression: @ 10.5:1
Power: 150 hp (112 kW) @ 7600 rpm
Torque: 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) @ 7100 rpm
Redline: 8200 RPM
VTEC engagement @ 5200 RPM
Transmission: Y2
OBD0
ECU CODE: PW0
DOHC VTEC
Found in:
1992-2000 Honda Civic EDM VTi (EG6/EG9 & EK4)
1992-1997 Honda Civic del Sol EDM VTi (EG)
USDM (EG2)
1999-2000 Honda Civic USDM Si (EM1)
1999-2000 Honda Civic SiR Philippines (EK4 sedan)
1999-2000 Honda Civic CDM SiR (EM1)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Power (bhp@rpm): 160 hp (119 kW) @ 7,600 rpm & 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) @ 7,500 rpm
Compression: 10.2:1
VTEC Engagement @5,600rpm
Redline @8,000rpm
rev-limit @8,500rpm
Bore×Stroke: 81.0×77.4 mm (3.19×3.05 in)
Transmission: Y21. S4c
DOHC VTEC
Found in:
1994-1995 Del Sol VTEC
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Power (bhp@rpm): 160 hp (119 kW) @ 7,600 rpm & 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) @ 7,500 rpm
Compression: 10.4:1
VTEC Engagement @5,600rpm
Redline @8,200rpm
rev-limit @8,500rpm
Bore×Stroke: 81.0×77.4 mm (3.19×3.05 in)
Transmission: Y21
VTEC
Found in:
1996-2000 Civic Si-RII (JDM version) (EK4)
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Compression: 10.4:1
Power: 125 kW ( 167 bhp) @ 7800 rpm & 111 ft•lbf (150 N•m) @ 7300 rpm
Redline: 8200 rpm
Transmission: Y21
Note: Only offered with SiRs with automatic transmissions.
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: 118 kW (158 hp) @ 7800 rpm & 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: S4C
VTEC
Found in:
1992–1993 Integra GS-R (USDM VTEC Model VIN DB2)
Displacement: 1,678 cc (102.4 cu in)
Bore: 81 mm (3.189 in)
Stroke: 81.4 mm (3.205 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.63
Rod Length: 132.28 mm (5.208 in)
Compression: 9.7:1
VTEC engagement; VTEC Solenoid Engagement @ 5500
Power: 160 bhp (119 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 117 lb·ft (159 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Redline: 8000
Fuel Cutoff: 8250rpm
First DOHC VTEC B series to be marketed in North America as Export only. Not Available in Japan.
Came equipped with the YS1 cable transmission, which was different from other cable B-series YS1 transmissions as it has a different input shaft and a shorter final drive.
Found in:
1990–1991 Acura Integra USDM "RS/LS/LS Special Edition/GS" (DA9 Liftback/Hatchback, DB1 Sedan)
OBD0
Displacement: 1,834 cc (111.9 cu in)
Compression: 9.2:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Rod Length: 137.01 mm (5.394")
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.54
Redline: 7,900 rpm
Rev Limiter: 8,200 rpm
Programmed fuel injection
Power: 130 bhp (97 kW; 132 PS) @ 6000 rpm & 121 lb·ft (164 N·m) @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: S1, YS1, cable. Smaller diameter input shaft compared to traditional 92-01 B-series transmissions.
The Japanese B18A is not considered part of the modern B-series family. This engine shares many characteristics with the B20A/B21 See Honda B20A engine.
1986–1989 Accord Aerodeck LXR-S/LX-S (Japan)
1986–1989 Accord EXL-S/EX-S (Japan)
1986–1989 Vigor MXL-S (Japan)
Displacement: 1,834 cc (111.9 cu in)
Compression: 9.4:1:3
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Dual Keihin Carbs
Power: 100 hp (75 kW) @ 6100 rpm & 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) @ 4700 rpm
Transmission: A2N5, E2N5
Non-VTEC
Found in:
1990–1993 Acura Integra JDM "GS/LS/LS Special Edition/RS" (DA9 Liftback/Hatchback, DB1 Sedan)
OBD1 PR4 ECU
Displacement: 1,834 cc (111.9 cu in)
Compression: 9.2:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Rod Length: 137.01 mm (5.394")
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.54
Redline: 6500 rpm
Rev Limiter: 7200 rpm
Programmed fuel injection
Power: 140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS) @ 6500 rpm & 131 lb·ft (178 N·m) @ 6100 rpm
Transmission: YS1, cable. Larger diameter input shaft than 90-91 transmissions. Interchangeable with 94-01 transmissions.
Non-VTEC
Found in:
1990–1993 Honda Integra DB1 Sedan "LS" Made in Japan (assembled in India)
OBD0 PR4 ECU
Displacement: 1,834 cc (111.9 cu in)
Compression: 9.2:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Rod Length: 137.01 mm (5.394")
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.54
Redline: 6600 rpm
Rev Limiter: 7000 rpm
Programmed fuel injection
Power: 198 bhp (148 kW; 201 PS) @ 6300 rpm? & 131 lb·ft (178 N·m) @ 6100 rpm?
Transmission: YS1, cable. Larger diameter input shaft than 90-91 transmissions. Interchangeable with 94-01 transmissions.
Found in:
94-01 Integra RS/LS/SE/GS - DB7/DC4/DC3
1994–2000 Honda Integra "RS/LS/GS/SE/(GSI Australia)" (DC4/DB7)
1992–1996 JDM Honda Domani (MA5)
1993–1994 JDM Honda Integra (DB7)
1996–1999 JDM Honda Orthia (EL1)
Displacement: 1,834 cc (111.9 cu in)
Compression: 9.2:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Rod Length: 137.01 mm (5.394")
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.56
Power: 142 bhp (106 kW) @ 6300 rpm & 127 lb·ft (172 N·m) @ 5200 rpm
Redline: 6800 rpm (7200 rpm on JDM Domani)
Rev Limit: 7300 rpm
Transmission: Y80/S80
JDM version is marked B18B on the block without any number.
JDM version has 9.4:1 compression ratio whereas the USDM version has 9.2:1.
JDM version's higher compression ratio and factory tuning results in higher torque and power ratings
DOHC VTEC
Found in:
96-01 JDM Honda Integra Type R DC2
Rev-limit: 8900 rpm
Redline: 8300 rpm
Power: 199 hp (148 kW) @ 8000 rpm & 133 lb-ft (186 Nm) @ 7200 rpm (96specR) 200 hp (149 kW) @ 8000 rpm & 137 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm (98specR)
Transmission: S80 with Helical LSD
S80 spec: J4D (96 Spec: 4.4 final drive), N3E (98 Spec: 4.785 final drive w/ 1.034 4th & .787 5th Gears)
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 11.1:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.4 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.4 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
VTEC Engagement @ 5800 rpm (95/96specR) 6000 rpm (98specR)
ECU code: P73-003 (96specR) P73-013 (98specR)
JDM B18C
SiR-G/GSR
VTEC
Found in:
95-98 JDM Honda Integra SiR/SiR II (DB8, DC2)
98-99 JDM Honda Integra SiR-G (DB8, DC2)
Identification: Black valve cover with dual runner intake manifold
Red Line: 9000 rpm
Rev-Limit: 8200 rpm- 9900 rpm (*For some only, most newer model SIR/SIR-G cut off at 10000 rpm)
Power: 132.5 kW (180 PS; 178 bhp) @ 7200 rpm & 126 lb·ft (171 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 10.6:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.4 in)
ECU code: P72
VTEC Engagement @ 4500 rpm
Transmission Y80 (with optional LSD)
DOHC VTEC
Found in:1994–2001 USDM Integra GS-R (DC2)2dr (DB8)4dr
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 10.0:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.4 in)
Rod Length: 140.0 mm (5.5 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.60
Power: 170 hp (127 kW) @ 7600 rpm
Torque: 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Redline: 8000 rpm (Fuel Cut-off @ 8200 rpm)
Secondary Runners Open @ 6,000 rpm
VTEC Engagement @ 4,700 rpm
ECU code: P72
DOHC VTEC
Found in:
1994-1995 Honda Civic Ferio Sedan North America, Europe, Japan and New Zealand Market.
1994-2001 Honda Integra VTi-R Australia/New Zealand Market.
Compression: 10.0:1
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Bore: 81mm
Stroke: 87.2mm
Power: 179 hp (133 kW) @ 7300 rpm
Torque: 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Redline: 8000 rpm (Fuel cut-off @ 8200 rpm)
VTEC Engagement @ 4500 rpm
IAB Engagement @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: Y80 (obd1) - S80 (obd2)
ECU code: P79
DOHC VTEC
Found in:Acura Integra Asian Market, USDM Acura Integra GSR (2000 model)
Power: 190 PS (139 kW; 187 hp) @ 7600 rpm & 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) @ 7500 rpm
Compression: 10.8:1
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Bore: 81mm
Stroke: 87.2mm
VTEC
Found in:
1996–2000 UK Civic
VTi 5-door Hatch (MB6)
1996–2000 UK Civic 1.8i VTi-S (Limited Edition) 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)
IAB open @ 5750 rpm
VTEC engagement@ 4300 rpm
Compression: 10.0:1
Power: 169 hp (126 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Limit: 8,400 rpm
Transmission: S9B 4.26 final drive TORSEN LSD.
ECU code: 37820-P9K-E11 (1997-1999) 37820-P9K-G11 (2000-2001)
bore: 81
stroke 87.2
VTEC
Found in: USDM/CDM DC2 Acura Integra Type-R (Integra Type-R)
1997, 1998, 2000, 2001 Integra Type-R (Note:1997-2001 CDM)
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 10.6:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.4 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.4 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
Power: 195 hp (145 kW) @ 7800 rpm & 130 lb·ft (176 N·m) @ 7500 rpm
Redline: 8300rpm (Fuel cut-off @ 8500rpm)
VTEC Engagement @ 6100 rpm
Transmission: S80 w/LSD
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 (3.2 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.4 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.4 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
Power: 190 PS (139.7 kW) @ 7900 rpm & 131 lb·ft (178 N·m) @ 7300 rpm
Redline: 8400 rpm
Rev-limiter: 8600 rpm
VTEC engagement: 4300 rpm
Transmission: S80 w/LSD
VTEC
Found in:
1999 - 2001 Honda Integra Type R (Australia)
Power: 199 PS (146 kW; 196 hp) @ 8200 rpm & 130 ft·lbf/172 N·m @ 7500 rpm
Compression: 11.1:1
Displacement: 1797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Rev-limit: 8500 rpm
Redline: 8400 rpm
VTEC Engagement @ 5700 rpm
Transmission: Helical LSD
1996–1998 specs
Non-VTEC
Found in: USDM and JDM Honda CR-V, JDM Orthia, Stepwgn, S-MX
Displacement: 1,973 cc (120.4 cu in)
Power: 126–142–140 hp (94–106–104 kW) @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 133 lb·ft (180 N·m) @ 4800
Rod length: 137 mm (5.4 in)
Compression: B20B4 (AO PISTONS) 8.8:1 (P75) or 9.2:1 (P8R)
Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Redline: 6500 rpm
No Knock Sensor
Low Compression engine
1999 - 2001 specs
Non VTEC
Found in: USDM CR-V as a B20Z2, CR-V and Honda Orthia as a B20B
Displacement: 1,973 cc (120.4 cu in)
Power: 148–150 hp (110–112 kW) @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 140 lb·ft (190 N·m) @ 5500 rpm
Rod length: 137 mm (5.4 in)
Compression: 9.4:1 (P8R)-9.6:1 (P75)
Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Redline: 6,800 rpm
1995–1997 spec
Non-VTEC
Found in: JDM Honda Orthia, CR-V
Displacement: 1,972 cc (120.3 cu in)
Power: 145 hp (108 kW) @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 178 N·m (131 lbf·ft) @ 5200 [4500 rpm 2.0GX-S]
Rod length: 137 mm (5.4 in)
Compression: 9.2:1
Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Redline: 6700 rpm
Rev limit: 7300 rpm
1998-2002 specs
Non-VTEC
Displacement: 1,972 cc (120.3 cu in)
Power: 150 hp (112 kW) @ 6300 rpm
Torque: 184 N·m (136 lbf·ft) @ 4500
Rod length: 137 mm (5.4 in)
Compression: 9.6:1
Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Redline: 6500 rpm
Rev limit: 7200 rpm
Source http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-archive/
The B20A3 and B20A5 are the predecessor to the B family. All B-series engines were based from the B20A, but most engine components are not compatible. For more information, refer to the F3-series Honda race car that used a B20A engine. 200 hp with little mods Also see Honda B20A engine.
Note: All (1992 up, non-Prelude) "Big Spline" B series Transmissions are interchangeable. YS1 casing can take S80 Internals or a hydraulic conversion kit can be used to operate hydraulic transmissions in cable operated models, however A1/S1/J1/Y1 internals do not swap into the later model YS1 or hydraulic casings due to different shaft diameters.
Found in: Integra XSI/RSI (DA6), Civic SiR (EF9), CRX SiR (DA9, EF8)
Type: Cable
1st: 3.25
2nd: 2.052
3rd: 1.416
4th: 1.103
5th: 0.906
R: 3.000
FD: 4.400
Found in: 1990-93 USDM Integra LS/RS/GS (DA)
Type:cable
1st: 3.23
2nd: 1.901
3rd: 1.269
4th: 0.966
5th: 0.742
R: 3.000
FD: 4.266
Found in: CRX/Civic (optional LSD)
Type: Cable
1st: 3.166
2nd: 2.052
3rd: 1.416
4th: 1.103
5th: 0.870
R: 3.000
FD: 4.266
Found in: CRX/Civic UKDM
Type: Cable
1st: 3.166
2nd: 2.052
3rd: 1.416
4th: 1.152
5th: 0.870
R: 3.000
FD: 4.133
Found in: Integra 92-93 XSI/RSI, USDM GS-R (DA6, DA9)
Type: Cable
1st: 3.307
2nd: 2.105
3rd: 1.459
4th: 1.107
5th: 0.880
R: 3.000
FD: 4.400
Found in: Integra Type R Spec R 98+ (LSD)
Type: Hydraulic
1st: 3.230
2nd: 2.105
3rd: 1.458
4th: 1.034
5th: 0.787
R: 3.000
FD: 4.785
Found in: JDM SiR-G (optional LSD) / 94+ USDM GS-R (no LSD)
Type: Hydraulic
1st: 3.231
2nd: 1.923
3rd: 1.431
4th: 1.034
5th: 0.787
R: 3.000
FD: 4.400
Found in:
EDM/UKDM 96-01 Honda Civic 1.8 VTi MB6 (optional Torsen LSD)
EDM/UKDM 97-01 Honda Civic Aerodeck 1.8 VTi MC2 (optional Torsen LSD)
UKDM 1998 Honda Civic 1.8 VTi-S MB6 (Torsen LSD)
UKDM 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck 1.8 VTi-S MC2 (Torsen LSD)
Note: Torsen LSD is the same as a S80 Helical LSD but with a different brand name, nevertheless both LSD share the same part number by Honda in UK and Europe (41200-P80-003).
Type: Hydraulic
1st: 3.230
2nd: 1.900
3rd: 1.360
4th: 1.034
5th: 0.848
R: 3.000
FD: 4.267
Found in:
JDM 96-97 Integra R(LSD)
JDM Civic Type R [EK9](LSD)
JDM Civic SiR [EK4, EG6](optional LSD)
JDM CR-X DEL SOL SIR (EG2)(optional LSD)
USDM DEL SOL VTEC (EG2)(OPTIONAL LSD)
UKDM Civic Vti (EG6, EK4, EM1)
Type: Hydraulic
1st: 3.230
2nd: 2.105
3rd: 1.458
4th: 1.107
5th: 0.848
R: 3.000
FD: 4.400