Honda B Series! | Everything You Need To Know! | B16, B18, B20

In this short video I go over the basics on Honda's Infamous engine from the 80s and 90s. They truly are such a great engine and are timeless classic iconic on that period of motoring.
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[@Built_it_by-alex]

Save the B series guys, take good care of them

[@JarrodWillemse]

Ofc. So much character.

[@maylnwood]

I was always into muscle cars untill I bought my 98 integra with the b18. I bought it to save on gas but absolutely love it. I'm restoring it slowly redone all the suspension, new bushings, coil overs, control arms etc. New clutch, cleaned intake manifold and intake ports on head, installing an oil catch can this week to keep the intake clean. Hell one day I'll be putting a turbo on it I'm sure.

[@JarrodWillemse]

@@maylnwood Power doesn't always make a car fun it's the character and the way it makes you feel.

[@Sybex82]

Hell yeah 💪🏾

[@NinjaBubblez01]

@@maylnwood just got mine abt 5 day ago. 98 integra as well, so far its fuckin sick

[@adriansanchez8785]

Dude you are awesome gave so much information in one video thank u

[@JarrodWillemse]

No worries mate thanks for watching!

[@TheTechnicalWizard]

Just picked up a 94 Integra GSR. This video was very helpful! Thanks!

[@JarrodWillemse]

Thanks for watching! Happy to help!

[@WRLD-ic4dj]

Wow this vid is crazy 🔥🔥nice work bro 👌🏻

[@JarrodWillemse]

Cheers Mate!

[@vness_]

Building a b18 rn this video makes me feel good on what I’m working with

[@JarrodWillemse]

Good to hear!

[@rollthelosingdice]

B series is the shit. I'm thinking of doing one.

[@denilzo210]

Video it people would totally watch

[@MacCready_]

3:15 practically all of these cars are iconic. I think '90s cars were the pinnacle. So many good cars.

[@JarrodWillemse]

Yeh the cars had an iconic look and feel about them. Simple engineering and easy to work on.

[@ramonleyva1474]

i have a b16a eg, very informational video thanks for the info!

[@JarrodWillemse]

Nice same here! Thanks for watching

[@cesarflores1145]

dope video bro really well done

[@JarrodWillemse]

Cheers brother!

[@knotevolgaming1458]

Just copped a 92 Integra Hatch. Came with a B18b1 w/ a YS1 transmission. Glad I watched this video, it was very informational. 😊

[@JarrodWillemse]

Nice pickup! Thanks for watching! Do you have any plans for the car?

[@rc261]

Very informative video bro, thanks

[@JarrodWillemse]

Cheers!

[@gooo1762]

Sick video thanks a lot!

[@JarrodWillemse]

No worries!

[@DiehardSportsCardCollector]

The first B series engine was the Jdm B20A that came in 1985-89 Honda Accords and Jdm 84-87 preludes. It came in 2 versions. The Blacktop version which produced 145 hp (the newer version) and the goldtop version (older version) which produced 160 hp. I have one of each of these engines and even today they are not to be slept on

[@JarrodWillemse]

👍

[@tapiechiweshe6205]

this is really helped cheers mate

[@JarrodWillemse]

Always happy to help!

[@chadbrown7972]

Just b18c1 swapped my ej8 it’s a thing of beauty fr ….. great video man

[@JarrodWillemse]

Extremely well engineered engine for its time.

[@user-ui4hk5gi6h]

Aye man I’m buying a b20 tomorrow I hope you come across this, is there anything I should look for when buying it?

[@WRLD-ic4dj]

I am hooked, new sub buddy 🔥🔥

[@JarrodWillemse]

Cheers brother!

[@humachine5226]

Love the responsiveness of my 99 5spd crv's b20b, can't afford a vtec head at the moment so a header is next!

[@JarrodWillemse]

The extra torque from the b20 makes a huge difference

[@ML-pp8zw]

Such a wealth of knowledge! Thank you

[@JarrodWillemse]

Thanks!

[@CrxBreizh]

Very good news 👍. For your information, the B16A1 was available in Europe on CRX EE8 & Civic EE9 (VTi models).

[@JarrodWillemse]

Thanks for the info!

[@BobbyBeltzyt]

Currently in the process of rebuilding a B18c1 that i found on marketplace for 350$ had a b16 in my ek and that was tons of fun.so a GSR in a EG should be 10x the excitement!

[@JarrodWillemse]

Hi mate. That engine sounds really cheap! Yeh the extra torque should feel nice! Should be a ripper when your done!

[@jasonseaton3905]

Well said 👏

[@JarrodWillemse]

Thanks!

[@josefajardo1528]

Clean b16 build wow

[@JarrodWillemse]

Cheers brother

[@beauyo4722]

The B20A/B21A/B18A in the accord, vigor, and accord aero deck, and honda prelude are completely different drom the B16/b18/b20B engines they may be named the same but they are 2 different series of engines... Additionally the B20B/B20Z (modern b20 like the crv and orthia engine) short block is different from the B16/b17 and b18 short blocks because it uses Siamese cylinder wall sleeves as apposed to the individual cylinder walls like in the b16/b17/18!

[@JarrodWillemse]

Cheers thanks for the info!

[@kalmtraveler]

Not completely different, but you're right not as similar as the newer B16/B17/B18/B20's. I used to have a BA5 1988 Prelude 2.0Si 4WS which here in the states came with a B20A5 motor. The B18A and B20A based motors in those models you listed which came out before the first B16A VTEC motor are very similar to each other, and still share a lot of overall design and dimensions with the later B18A/B18B 90+ Integra motors and the B20B/Z CRV motors. In that B20A Prelude motor for example, the cylinder bore and spacing are the same as the later B16 and B18 motors, the head bolt pattern is almost the same (as i recall the 4 center most holes are the same, but the 4 on the front and back are slightly off), water and oil passages are basically in the same positions etc. and the valve train on the non-VTEC B18/B20 motors is also exactly the same dimensionally. I dropped a 90-93 Integra B18A intake camshaft directly into the B20A5 and it just fit - minding that the 'snout' end where the cam gear bolts on was maybe 5mm longer than on the B20A5 camshaft so the timing belt was hanging off the end of the cam gear by about 5mm, without cutting the snout to match it to the B20A5's camshaft length. Ran just fine that way though. Some of the main reasons those original B18A and B20A motors never gained popularity with the Civic/Integra swap crowd (again just from memory) include that they both had worse oil lubrication issues around the connecting rod races and journals on the crankshaft which would lead to premature bearing failure (compared to the revised B18A/B and B20B/Z at least), the 4 front/back most head bolt holes being just slightly off from the newer B16/B17/B18 VTEC head bolt holes meant higher cost to do just a head swap (the LSVTEC/B20VTEC oil line was still the same process, but you'd need to machine those 4 head bolt holes in the head to be slightly larger to accommodate the slightly different spacing on the older block), and that different spacing also meant custom head gasket. In the case of the Prelude B20A motors, they were cast to lean backwards in the engine bay to clear the Prelude's low hood line, which meant sitting them in a Civic or Integra was also more of a pain due to engine bay space, top to bottom clearance, axle angles etc, and with the B20A Preludes they had hydraulic clutches and cable shifters, vs the Civic and Integra which had cable clutches for the first few B-series chassis, and rod shifters through all of them.

[@Sero12245]

I plan on building one later on, but for a fun nice weather car not racing.

[@JarrodWillemse]

Nice they are fun little engine!

[@eciemici]

Perfect

[@JarrodWillemse]

Cheers

[@jonkat323]

In South Africa we got a B16A6 as well.

[@JarrodWillemse]

Interesting. That was still vtec?

[@thatbullarod]

just got a 2000 EM1 with a b16A2 in it and this video made me feel so much better because everyone swears by the K and i always thought the K was a holy grail motor thank god i saw this because i was going to k swap it but not anymore! never knew the b16 was the holy grail motor ! i wanna get it built and keep it NA could we talk more about where to get parts and what is needed?

[@JarrodWillemse]

If you have the engine already then just keep it. You can turbocharge it and make 300-350hp on a stock engine and it will be more then enough fun in such a light car. Don’t waste your money on na mods and just slap a turbo.

[@thatbullarod]

@@JarrodWillemse is NA not worth it for a B16A2?

[@ML-pp8zw]

What does na stand for? Trying to learn all i can and mke he best choice for my rd1 upgrade wise. Love the vid

[@JarrodWillemse]

@@ML-pp8zw Naturally Aspirated. It means no forced induction.

[@Tbrick563]

@@thatbullarod na isn’t really worth it for any b series anymore

[@beamerdiesel5348]

Nice content, i own an 98‘ crv with an b20b3 engine good/ reliable and easy to work on 😁

[@JarrodWillemse]

Nice you should do a vtec head swap!

[@korikan5698]

5:30 NO WAY I heard that correctly 💀

[@JarrodWillemse]

Yes way they call them that haha.

[@DJV94022]

Back in 2009-2013 when jdm was underground b series you was top dog. But if you was h2b is like if you the k series .now adays k series your up there but everyone can get one or has one

[@JarrodWillemse]

Still a good engine today

[@HooligansMx]

With already having forged internals id throw in a turbo like gtx35 or something along those lines nothijg crazy because with the higher compression pistons your running you wont need that much boost to make really good power and already being forged you can have a fun ass 450whp car with no worries

[@JarrodWillemse]

The compression is 12.5:1 so im worried on pump it will detonate.

[@Flyingsauser96]

I have a 96 integra gsr with a b20v and its amazing especially in the canyons deff worth the Frankenstein if you can do it

[@JarrodWillemse]

Yeh I was thinking of getting a b20 and using my b16 head. I already have forged internals so I feel like I might be wasting those parts. I also like to rev to 9k which you can’t do in a b20.

[@Flyingsauser96]

I feel you on that but then again it's all in your ecu and the tune I have a few buddy's who got thoes and now have a rev limit of 10,500

[@xx_ironman77_xx1]

A Frankenstein b20 with a b16 head is very good 😮‍💨 now I just want it in a 2nd gen dsm 😈

[@ragaven_pillai]

How does that fit, wouldn’t the b16 head be smaller?

[@JarrodWillemse]

Sounds great I wish I had a high comp b20

[@JarrodWillemse]

B series heads fit on each block. Just need to add an oil feed and block off an oil passage for the vtec solenoid

[@xx_ironman77_xx1]

@@JarrodWillemse question tho when people talk about the b20 sometimes hear about a b20B does that version have a stronger block? And I wouldn’t know but would the 2g eclipse gsx transmission bot up to the b20 block?

[@JarrodWillemse]

@@xx_ironman77_xx1 B20B is just the most common one people find in CRV. I don't know about eclipse transmission on a b series sorry.

[@speedyme200]

Let's not forget the B17A

[@JarrodWillemse]

Last but not least haha

[@racerx9931]

I'm running a b17 block #2000086 in my CRX. Got the motor cheap with a bad crank, had it +1.00 over-bored for 82mm pistons and replaced the rotating assembly with a SiR b16 crank n rods. The build is almost 10 years old now, still running strong.

[@geraldmurillo5022]

To clarify the Bseries are only available in dohc in the SI models correct. I’m looking into buying a beater 99 civic ek and i want to learn as much about them as possible before I buy.

[@JarrodWillemse]

The B series were made only DOHC no single cam.

[@geraldmurillo5022]

@@JarrodWillemse since the ex has a single cam, it’s a d series?

[@JarrodWillemse]

@@geraldmurillo5022 yes most likely

[@chopsticks7751]

@@JarrodWillemsethere actually was a few single cam B20s but those came in the older prelude Sis

[@sheldonlamey7010]

You can get NA high compression pistons to make more power and maybe a block guard.....NA gives faster response and delivery of power unlike Turbo systems that can have lag( delay in power) newer systems try to combat lag though but it won't rev as fast as NA. Turbo systems add heat which is the enemy of racing.

[@VanguardxGaming]

Hey man so I just got an 96 hatchback and I'm pretty much looking to do some track racing (not drag racing) the engines I'm torn between are the b18b or the b20 which would you suggest for the track ? I'll be learning the ropes with racing with this Honda only division I'm allowed minor upgrades like suspension of course but things like Crower Cams are permitted.

[@JarrodWillemse]

If they allow you to put a vtec head on a b20 then do that otherwise get a b18c with a type r transmission. Get some skunk 2 cams and intake manifold. 2.5” exhaust minimum.

[@VanguardxGaming]

@@JarrodWillemse so after speaking to officials I wouldn’t be able to swap a vtec head onto the b20 in the current division I’ll be starting in. One of the officials actually recommended the H22 for budget or b18c.

[@JarrodWillemse]

@@VanguardxGaming If you can get a H22AVtec they make 160kw or a b18c makes 147kw. THe h22a should have more low down torque and overall power. THey are harder to find. The b18c will direct swap.

[@JarrodWillemse]

Is a K series an option because i would recommend that first.

[@VanguardxGaming]

@@JarrodWillemse k séries is an option, I’ll do some cost comparisons and let you know what I come up with, the build will be posted on my channel starting in the summer/fall

[@jhtfeae101]

forgot about the b21 in the 1991 prelude si

[@shawnboggus8459]

My homie got one just sitting that his uncle built and we are about to try to restore it

[@JarrodWillemse]

What car are you going to put it in?

[@Phar2Rekliss]

Somsone needs to make aftermarket type R heads

[@JarrodWillemse]

I think there is billet heads.

[@crystalzues4712]

Preludes also had B20a's and B21a's

[@JarrodWillemse]

👍

[@erickmenjivar1087]

Okay I got a b16a2 and I’m trying to see what I can do to it I’m surly trying to push 200-250hp any ideas on how I can push that much obviously without motor swapping

[@JarrodWillemse]

Hey mate the easiest way to make that will be with a turbo. Na that power is going to be hard to achieve unless you go b20.

[@MellowKeith]

Is the B18A1 any good? A friend had a shop fully rebuild the engine so it's has really low mileage, it's basically fresh. I may buy it off of them for a good price. It's in a 1991 acura integra gs sedan. Another thing I'm wondering for the future is if it's best for me to sell the engine and swapping it out for something a little better if i'm looking to get more hp around the 200-300 range. How much could that integra cost if I fully restore it with the B18A1 engine still in it?

[@JarrodWillemse]

If you want 200-300hp in a B series you will need a turbo. If you put a turbo on that B18A1 then you should be able to make 250-300hp easily.

[@puufscx]

I just get a 93 eg and comes with a b20z2 and a gsr transmission ... soooo, can i put some vtec head on it? And what model

[@JarrodWillemse]

Yeh mate go for it. People usually get a b16 or b18 vtec head.

[@devildo64]

I bought a crx with a lsv-tech b18b1 bottom with gsr heard, what are your thoughts?

[@JarrodWillemse]

Sounds good it won't be as good as a real b18c as the compression is lower in the b18b but it should be fun. The advantage with the b18b bottom end is with the lower compression ratio its suits boost better. If it's boring i would suggest turbo charging it.

[@timothychhim8342]

Bought a eg hatch with a b18c1 gsr motor swap

[@JarrodWillemse]

Nice such a great little engine

[@mpkingdx160]

What's the feul consumption on a b20b?

[@JarrodWillemse]

I have no idea bro google and forums is probably your friend

[@sickfuoof1745]

I have a b20v, should I add sleeves if I decide to turbo it?

[@JarrodWillemse]

No need if you only want 300-400 hp.

[@2AGunner]

Got a B20 in my Integra LS

[@JarrodWillemse]

Nice hows the torque?

[@2AGunner]

Quite nice gotta do some fixing as it’s leaking some oil as a typical Honda engine does…thinking of throwing a turbo in it soon

[@JarrodWillemse]

@@2AGunner Do it. It would be so fast.

[@2AGunner]

@@JarrodWillemsewhen I do, 2 step tune or rolling anti lag tune 🤔

[@JarrodWillemse]

@@2AGunner Just in general because Integras are pretty light as well. Even if you make 350-400whp that's pretty quick in a light chassis.

[@dalyneking2072]

You missed the b20a5 and b21a1 found in the 3rd gen orelude

[@JarrodWillemse]

Ohh really I’ve never heard of them. Thanks for the extra info!

[@sketchyisma6424]

Im trying to make more power from my b20b, don’t know where to start tbh

[@JarrodWillemse]

How much more power? If you want heaps more than just go turbo if you want abit then look at a vtec head conversion.

[@LsB18]

My pr3-2 head has green paint by the dizzy,what's that mean?

[@JarrodWillemse]

The green paint means it’s an itr head.

[@oswayneseptember2824]

you forgot the EG ballade and EK ballade

[@JarrodWillemse]

What is a ballade? I never heard of them. I will have to google now.

[@zenki5089]

5:52 What is the name of that flag with the ek's?

[@JarrodWillemse]

I found it on taobao the name was in Chinese not sure but just type in car flag.

[@tccdrums]

Dumb question: First gen CR-V has the B20B engine. In terms of reliability is it as good as the other B engines? I only see the CR-V having that engine.

[@JarrodWillemse]

I think they only put that engine in the crv as it was larger in displacement. With the longer stroke it make more torque to move the heavy crv. It was never designed to be a performance engine. Because of the longer stroke it cannot rev as high.

[@asuramaru5131]

Why are you changing your intake box to a whale intake pipe? Are there any improvements in power or else?

[@JarrodWillemse]

Whale penis intake has a larger volume and pipe diameter. It helps to remove a torque dip in the middle of the rev range some other intakes have.

[@asuramaru5131]

@Jarrod Willemse thanks for the respond. I'm gonna buy the intake this weekend.

[@yeahman1756]

sadly the B series wasn't design to position like the K series. It'll put better power down to the ground.

[@JarrodWillemse]

Yeh the b series isn’t as tall and sits further back for weight distribution. Also don’t need engineering here in Australia.

[@joe187976]

Iv a mb6 b18c4 engine with skunk2 stage 1 cams Skunk2 inlet toyosports exhaust manifold head should i get it tuned to really get it proper

[@JarrodWillemse]

Hey mate definitely. Especially with the cams the engine will have more air than before and will be running lean.

[@joe187976]

Fuck ok hondata is up next so. Thank you

[@joe187976]

@@JarrodWillemse bought an obd1 p28 socketed. How many horses do you think ill gain i hope it worth it. That ecu wasn't cheap lol

[@JarrodWillemse]

@@joe187976 I'm not sure but it will definitely be safer and not blow up.

[@joe187976]

​@@JarrodWillemse got it mapped i went from 165bhp to 198bhp.mods Jacob Griffin skunk2 stage 1 cams. Skunk2 black pro series intake. TEGIWA 4to1 header. Decated. P28 ecu. 68mm Tb, s80 4.4 fd do you recommend anything eles to get done o the engine

[@raynaldolopez3780]

I hope you get to see this comment . I’ve googled and KZbind this question I have . So about 1-3 years ago I saw an integra and I asked the shop if they were selling it . He said that it was a lady’s but that she never came back to get the car. When I looked at the engine stamp all it had was “B18 “ . No letter nor number after the “B18” . So what type of B18 could the engine be? B18A1? Or what type ?

[@JarrodWillemse]

Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately I don’t know off the top of my head it’s probably going to be a google question sorry.

[@agamadden123]

Is b18cr is a vtec? Is it good compare to b18c vtec?

[@JarrodWillemse]

I’m not an expert on that engine I would suggest to google it sorry.

[@MrEliasdl]

Thanks for the video. Want to end up at the NA level you did with my B16A CRX. Just a little skeptical about having a whale penis on it. 😂

[@JarrodWillemse]

Haha. You will learn the embrace the whale penis. Save the Whales!

[@tylerhenry4837]

Series

[@JarrodWillemse]

You want a series of videos?

[@WRLD-ic4dj]

Forgot b16a4

[@JarrodWillemse]

What did the A4 come in?

[@WRLD-ic4dj]

@@JarrodWillemse 96-00 ek4 SI-RII jdm version, serious engines pushing 174bhp

[@mrjefry5011]

How many miles are too much for a b series engine?

[@JarrodWillemse]

All depends on how they were serviced and driven. A good engine can do 500,00kms

[@mrjefry5011]

@@JarrodWillemse okey thx

[@isaaclerma4847]

B16b was in the civic type R. Not integra type R witch integra R was the first ever type R created in the US. !!!!

[@JarrodWillemse]

Yes correct.

[@sakkasouffle]

H22a1 orrrr B?

[@JarrodWillemse]

K series haha

[@smokindomain]

Hey mate, I’ve just been scammed by a website called JJH engines in the USA. I was buying a b16b and it ended up being a fraudulent site. I was wondering if you have any recommendations in Australia that I could get one built or buy one stock with a lsd gear box. Cheers Dino

[@JarrodWillemse]

Hey mate that's really sad to hear. In australia there are few places that stock JDM engines and they overcharge. Usually i buy off marketplace and go and inspect it myself. You can hire a truck to pick it up if you have a small car. In America i heard JDM california is good.

[@smokindomain]

@@JarrodWillemse thanks mate. Yeh I will just have to buy a local one, I have started to look on market place. I’ll msg you on Instagram as I just wanted to ask you a few more things about the gearbox side of things. Cheers.

[@ranmarey7068]

Aerodeck came with a20 not b-series

[@JarrodWillemse]

I think Japanese got the b series

[@flexcolpevole]

In europe too

[@jarnbjorn4522]

dauma vtec? this N-Egg-Egg?

[@JarrodWillemse]

Dumaaaaa vtec

[@cashmoneyivan4268]

D16Z6 Gang

[@JarrodWillemse]

Gods motor

[@rollthelosingdice]

Vtec kicked in yo