When did VTEC change from EG to B16A?
Nevertheless, the 10ps increase in power, due mainly to a wilder cam-shaft profile and slightly higher compression pistons were ultimately found more desirable by most enthusiasts. Although the B16A continued to be used when the Civic changed from EG to EK in September 1995, the engine basically remained the same.
How often does a Honda B16A engine need to be replaced?
The engine block is covered with the DOHC VTEC head. This was the first Honda engine with a VTEC system. Camshafts were rotated by the timing belt to be replaced after every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) of travel. If the timing belt breaks, the engine will bend valves, however, this may not happen at low RPM.
What is the power loss on a B16A?
So coupled with the ancilliary losses, a manual B16A will see only around 15% loss from power at the engine to power at the wheels. For the 1st generation B16As then, the 15% loss will work out to approximately 136ps at the wheels. While for the 2nd generation B16As, 170ps will work out to around 144ps at the wheels.
How manybhp does a Honda VTEC engine produce?
A Vtec engine is simply a high revving monsterous machine.Eventhough im a ‘turbo’guy, i do have an interest on Vtec engine, especially the B16b engine which produce 185bhp with only 1.6 liter of displacement without the aid of a turbo or superchargers .Yes, its pure engine power.
The engine block is covered with the DOHC VTEC head. This was the first Honda engine with a VTEC system. Camshafts were rotated by the timing belt to be replaced after every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) of travel. If the timing belt breaks, the engine will bend valves, however, this may not happen at low RPM.
What kind of exhaust system does a B16A have?
You just have to regularly and with good quality perform maintenance of your B16A or B16B, and they will run a bit longer. The best mods for a regular B16A are a cold air intake system, B18C 98 Spec R 4-1 exhaust manifold (or another 4-1 manifold) and a 2.5 exhaust system. This will give you up to 180 HP.
What was the power of a Honda B16A?
B16A6 was an analogue for B16A2 Honda Civic for the countries of Middle East and South Africa. The power was 160 HP @ 7,800 rpm; and the torque was 150 Nm @ 6,400 rpm. 8. B16B was top version of B16. This engine was developed based on B16A SiR II, which was also quite powerful, but B16B was a new level.
Are there any problems with the B16 engine?
This may sound strange, but these engines have no problems and weaknesses; B16B and B16A are incredibly reliable and durable engines. However, long time has passed, and all these B16 engines are already worn out, and any component may fail.