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 Honda B16 engine

Honda B16 engine

 

The Honda B16 engine is built as a pure DOHC engine is as a VTEC engine 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 1.6 (1,595 cc). The power range is from 126 to about 200 hp depending on model and location . The production was First recorded in 1986 and ended in 2001 with the introduction of the seventh generation of the Civic .“Baby B” is any B series engine under 1600cc

B16

B16A SIR-V (First Generation 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: 170 HP @ 7,600 rpm & 112 ft·lbf (150 N·m) @ 7000 rpm

VTEC engagement: 5500 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

JDM B16A SiR-II (Second Generation)

  • Found in:
  • 1992–1993 JDM Honda Integra "XSi" (DA6,DA8)
  • 1992–1994 JDM Honda Civic SiR/SiRII (EG6)
  • 1992–1993 JDM Honda Civic SiR (EG9)
  • 1992–1995 JDM Honda CR-X del Sol SiR (EG2)
  • 1996–1998 JDM Honda Civic SiR/SiRII (EK4)
  • 1996–2000 JDM Honda Civic Ferio Si (EK4)
      • Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) 1.6-liter
      • Compression: 10.4:1
      • 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) @ 7400 rpm & 16.0 kg⋅m (157 N⋅m; 116 lb⋅ft) @ 7000
      • VTEC engagement: 5500 rpm
      • Redline: 8200 rpm (AT: 6900 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

B16B (Type R)

 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’

  • Found in:
    • 1997–2000 Civic Type R 
      • Displacement: 1,595 cc (1.6 L; 97.3 cu in)
      • Compression ratio: 10.8:1
      • Bore x stroke: 81 mm × 77.4 mm (3.19 in × 3.05 in)
      • Rod/Stroke ratio: 1.85:1
      • Rod Length: 142.42 mm (5.6 in)
      • Power: 185 PS (182 bhp; 136 kW) @ 8,200 rpm
      • Torque: 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) @ 7,500 rpm
      • Redline: 8400 rpm
      • Rev-limit: 9000 rpm
      • Transmission: S4C With Helical LSD (4.4 final drive, dual-cone synchronizer on 2nd gear)
      • VTEC engagement 5800 rpm
      • ECU code: PCT
      • ECU Socket Type: OBD-2A (1996-1998 models) / OBD-2B (1999-2000 models)

B16A1 VTEC

Honda B16 engine

  • 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: @ 10.2:1
      • 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

B16A2 DOHC VTEC

  • Found in:
    • 1992-2000 Honda Civic EDM VTi (EG6/EG9 & EK4)
    • 1992-1997 Honda Civic del Sol EDM VTi (EG)
    • 1996-1997 Honda Civic del Sol VTEC USDM (EG2)
    • 1996-1998 Honda Civic AUDM & NZDM Vti-R (EK4)
    • 1999-2000 Honda Civic AUDM Vti-R (EM1)
    • 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) @ 6,500 rpm
  • Compression: 10.4:1
  • VTEC Engagement @5,600rpm
  • Redline @8,000rpm
  • rev-limit @8,200rpm
  • Bore×Stroke: 81.0×77.4 mm (3.19×3.05 in)
  • Transmission: Y21, S4C

B16A3 DOHC VTEC

  • Found in: 1994-1995 Del Sol VTEC USDM VERSION
    • Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
      • Power (bhp@rpm): 160 hp (119 kW) @ 7,600 rpm & 111 lb⋅ft (150 N⋅m) @ 6700 rpm
      • Compression: 10.2:1
      • 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

B16A5 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 ( 174  bhp) @ 7800 rpm & 111 ft•lbf (150 N•m) @ 6300 rpm
    • Redline: 8300 rpm
    • Transmission: Y21
    • Note: Only offered with SiRs with automatic transmissions.

B16A6 VTEC

  • Found in: 1996–2000 Honda Civic – Middle East & South Africa VTEC (SO3, SO4)
    • Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
    • Compression: 10.2:1
    • Power: 118 kW (158 hp) @ 7800 rpm & 118 lb⋅ft (160 N⋅m) @ 6400 rpm
    • Transmission: S4C
    • VTEC engagement @ 5500 RPM

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Technical

  • Honda B16 engine  Technical details and specifications (1988-2001) 

    code capacity Bore × stroke compression Installed in:
    B16A(1) 1595 cm³   10.2: 1
    • 1988-1991 JDM Honda Integra RSi / XSi (DA6 / DA8)
    • 1988-1991 JDM Honda CRX SiR (EF8)
    • 1988-1991 JDM Honda Civic SiR (EF9)
    10.4: 1
    • 1992-1996 JDM Honda CR-X del Sol SiR (EG2)
    • 1992-2000 JDM Honda Civic SiRII (EG6 / EG9 / EK / EJ)
    B16A1 1595 cm³ 81.0 × 77.4 mm 10.2: 1
    • 1990-1991 EDM Honda CRX 1.6i-VT (EE8)
    • 1990-1991 EDM Honda Civic 1.6i-VT (EE9)
    B16A2 1595 cm³ 81.0 × 77.4 mm 10.2: 1
    • 1992-2000 Honda Civic EDM VTi (EG & EK)
    • 1992-1997 Honda CRX del Sol EDM VTi (EC)
    • 1999-2000 Honda Civic USDM Si (EM1)
    B16A3 1595 cm³    
    • 1994-1995 Del Sol VTEC
    B16A4 1595 cm³ 81 × 77.4 mm 10.4: 1
    • 1996-2000 Honda Civic SiRII (Asian version) (EC)
    B16A6 1595 cm³ 81 × 77.4 mm 10.2: 1
    • 1996-2000 Honda Civic - Middle East & South Africa VTEC (EC)
    B16B 1595 cm³ 81 × 77.4 mm 10.8: 1
    • 1997-2000 Civic Type R [EK9]

     

    code kW (hp) at 1 / min Nm at 1 / min transmission VTEC Redl./Begr. Installed in:
    B16A(1) 118 (158) / 7600 150/7000 S1 / J1 / Y1 / YS1 Yes  
    • 1988-1991 JDM Honda Integra RSi / XSi (DA6 / DA8)
    • 1988-1991 JDM Honda CRX SiR (EF8)
    • 1988-1991 JDM Honda Civic SiR (EF9)
    130 (170) / 7800 157/7300 S4C / Y21

    (some with LSD)

    8000 / -
    • 1992-1996 JDM Honda CR-X del Sol SiR (EG2)
    • 1992-2000 JDM Honda Civic SiRII (EG6 / EG9 / EK / EJ)
    B16A1 110 (150) / 7600 148/7000 Y2 Yes 8000 / -
    • 1990-1991 EDM Honda CRX 1.6i-VT (EE8)
    • 1990-1991 EDM Honda Civic 1.6i-VT (EE9)
    B16A2 118 (160) / 7600 150/7000 Y21 Yes 8000/8450
    • 1992-2000 Honda Civic EDM VTi (EG & EK)
    • 1992-1997 Honda CRX del Sol EDM VTi (EC)
    • 1999-2000 Honda Civic USDM Si (EM1)
    B16A3     Y21 Yes - / -
    • 1994-1995 Del Sol VTEC
    B16A4 127 (170) / 7800 116-lb-ft / 7300 Y21 Yes - / -
    • 1996-2000 Honda Civic SiRII (Asian version) (EC)
    B16A6 118 (158) / 7600 151/7000 S4C Yes - / -
    • 1996-2000 Honda Civic - Middle East & South Africa VTEC (EC)
    B16B 134 (185) / 8200 155/7500 S4C with LSD Yes 8400/9000
    • 1997-2000 Civic Type R [EK9]

    1 All JDM B16A engines were stamped as "B16A" without numbering after the "A"!

    Honda Model Civic 1.6 DOHC Engine code: B16A2 Civic (1995-2001)

    No. of cylinders 4/DOHC
    Capacity 1595 cc
    Compression ratio 10.4:1
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
    Ignition system Make Honda Type PGM-FI
    Diagnostic socket Yes
    Ignition coil Make TEC
    Ignition coil supply voltage with ballast 12.0V
    Maximum cranking amps 122-149A
    Fuel system pressure 2.7-3.2 bar
    Oil pressure 3.4bar @ 3000 rpm
    Radiator cap 0.93-1.23bar
    Thermostat opens 76-80°C

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  • Honda B16 engine  Service details(1988-2001)

    Honda Model Civic 1.6 DOHC Engine code: B16A2 Civic (1995-2001)
     
    Spark plugs Original equipment Denso Type K20PR-L11
    Spark plugs Electrode gap 1,0-1.1mm
    Spark plugs tighten 18 Nm
    Spark plugs Make Autolite Type APP3923
    Spark plugs Make Bosch Type FR7DCX
    Spark plugs Make NGK Type BKR6E-11
    Valve clearance -INLET 0.15-0.19mm cold
    Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0.17-0.21mm cold
    Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC 7.0-10.5mm
    Engine oil grade - normal climate 10W/40 SAE or 15W/40
    Engine oil grade - cold climate 5W/30 SAE
    Engine oil grade - hot climate 20W/40 SAE
    Engine oil with filter 4.0 litres
    Manual gearbox oil 4/5 speed 2.2 litres
    Cooling system 4.5 litres
    Brake fluid Type DOT 3
    Power steering fluid 1.0 litres

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