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Honda B20 engine

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 The Honda B20 engine is built as a pure DOHC engine found in compact cars from Honda . It is found in the Civic , CRX, CRX Del Sol , Integra , CR-V and some other models. The displacement is 1973 cm³  this B20 engines are is not equipped with VTEC. The power range is from 126 to about 150 hp . The production was recorded in 1995 and ended in 2002 .

The B20A3 and the B20A5 are not always compatible with the rest of the B motor family.

codecapacityBore × strokecompressionkW (hp) / 1 / minNm / 1 / minVTECRedline.Installed in:
B20B (96-98)1973 cm³84 × 89 mm8.8: 1109 (146) / 5400178/4300No6300 / -
  • JDM Honda CR-V, Honda Orthia
B20B (99-00)9.6: 1180/4300
B20Z1973 cm³84 × 89 mm9.6: 1109 (146) / 6400180/4500No6900 / -
  • USDM 1999-2001 Honda CR-V

B20B-B20B4 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

B20B-B20B8 1999 - 2001 specs Non VTEC

  • Found in: USDM CR-V as a B20B8, 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

B20Z2 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

B20B JDM 1995–1997 spec Non-VTEC

  • Found in: JDM Honda Orthia, CR-V
    • Displacement: 3,468 cc (211.6 cu in)
    • Power: 146 hp (109 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
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Technical

  • Honda B20 engine Technical details and specifications (1995-2002)

    Honda Model: CR-V 2.0L Engine code: B20B3 (1997-2002)

    No. of cylinders 4/DOHC
    Capacity 1973cc
    Compression ratio 9.2:1
    Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
    Diagnostic socket Yes
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Fuel system System pressure 2.6-3.1 bar
    Engine coolant temperature 80°C
    Crankshaft position sensor 350Ohm
    Injector 10-13 Ohm
    Oil pressure 3.4 bar @ 3000rpm
    Radiator cap 0.93-1.23 bar
    Thermostat opens 76-80°C

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Service

  • Honda B20 engine Service details (1995-2002)

    Honda Model: CR-V 2.0L Engine code: B20B3 (1997-2002)

    Spark plugs Original equipment Denso Type KJ16CR-L11
    Spark plugs  Electrode gap 0.8-1.1mm
    Spark plugs tighten 18 Nm
    Spark plugs Make Autolite Type APP5224
    Spark plugs Make Beru Type 14FR-7LUX
    Spark plugs Make Bosch Type FR7DCX
    Spark plugs Make Champion Type RC9MCC
    Spark plugs Make NGK Type ZFR5F-11
    Valve clearance -INLET 0.08-0.12mm cold
    Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0.16-0.20mm cold
    Engine oil grade - normal climate 10W/40 SAE or 15W/40 SAE
    Engine oil grade - cold climate 5W/30 SAE
    Engine oil grade - hot climate 20W/40 SAE
    Engine oil with filter 3.8 litres
    Manual gearbox oil 4/5 speed 1.7 litres
    Automatic transmission fluid Type Dexron II 2.9 litres
    Differential oil grade - rear Dexron II 1.0 litres
    Cooling system 5.9 litres
    Brake fluid ype OT 3/4
    Power steering fluid 1.0 litres

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