What kind of engine does a Honda B16 have?
As an automotive enthusiast, you have probably heard of the Honda B16 engine at some point. It’s one of the most talked about engines in the JDM world, and Honda enthusiasts all over the world have this engine swapped into their car.
What’s the difference between a H22 and F22 engine?
The H22 and F22 engines are different in that they need custom mounts from places like HASport or Place Racing. Optional, Performance exhaust: Your stock exhaust, particularly your stock catalytic converter will act as a cork to your newfound power.
What’s the compression ratio on a Honda B16?
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1 to 10.8:1 The B16 came in a host of different vehicles ranging from Civic, CRX, Del Sol, and Integra. There are a few different variants of the B16, but they are all mostly the same except for the B16B. The B16B is special because it does not use the normal B16 bottom end.
Can a B16 be swapped into a 90-93 Integra?
The B16 is a very common swap into 90-93 Integras. As with the B17, the motor has some characteristics that need to be addressed when turbocharging. The 10.1:1 or 10.4:1 compression ratio must be kept in mind when tuning the car.
What makes a Honda B16 have so much horsepower?
Honda was able to achieve such great horsepower per liter by utilizing their VTEC technology, as well as having very high rev limiters ( (RPM*Torque)/5252 = Horsepower). With an engine that revs to 9k RPM, achieving high horsepower numbers isn’t too hard, assuming parts like the camshaft are designed for it.
The H22 and F22 engines are different in that they need custom mounts from places like HASport or Place Racing. Optional, Performance exhaust: Your stock exhaust, particularly your stock catalytic converter will act as a cork to your newfound power.
What’s the difference between a B16 and B16B?
There are a few different variants of the B16, but they are all mostly the same except for the B16B. The B16B is special because it does not use the normal B16 bottom end. Instead, it uses a de-stroked B18 bottom end which gives it a slightly different rod length and crankshaft throw. The B16B is also the most popular, outputting 187 horsepower.
How much does it cost to swap a B16 for a B20?
It is unfortunately rather expensive but this setup will take you anywhere you want to go. The simple B20/B16 swap costs as follows: $1000-$1500 for the B20 short block, +/- $600 for the B16 head, +/- $300 for the B16 ECU + tranny and other small parts.