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Honda B20 engine
The B20A3 and the B20A5 are not always compatible with the rest of the B motor family.
| code | capacity | Bore × stroke | compression | kW (hp) / 1 / min | Nm / 1 / min | VTEC | Redline. | Installed in: |
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| B20B (96-98) | 1973 cm³ | 84 × 89 mm | 8.8: 1 | 109 (146) / 5400 | 178/4300 | No | 6300 / - |
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| B20B (99-00) | 9.6: 1 | 180/4300 | ||||||
| B20Z | 1973 cm³ | 84 × 89 mm | 9.6: 1 | 109 (146) / 6400 | 180/4500 | No | 6900 / - |
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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
Technical
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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© Motor car History
Service
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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© Motor car History
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