Honda B16: Everything You Need to Know

[@beezie2566]

Built a b16 nitrous car back in the day. 13.1 comp, big cams with titanium valves, springs and retainers. Made 348 on the tires. Revved to 10,500. Probably the most fun I've had out of any car I've ever built.

[@jonathansantosdeleon9690]

🧐

[@dorcsssc6843]

Wow. I have a 2.0L B16 "Frankenstein" w/ turbo & intercooler. Won't do 10,500, though. Still an utterly dangerous amount of power for a car that light: 200 true wheel HP would be plenty.

[@beezie2566]

@@dorcsssc6843 it was crazy fast especially when the car weighed 1890 with me in it

[@kapadingdong]

the b16 still puts up to date motors to shame . unbelievable engine for its time, great engine and still competing with new 1.6 / 1.8 engines to this day.

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Yup!

[@Angel-wi5pu]

And not to mention that contemporary smaller displacement engines use a CTV and if not most/ all applications are now using some kind of forced induction.

[@shombiedixon4136]

Agreed 👍🏿

[@darrylbrooks851]

I turbo charged a my 95 delsol, with the b16a, rebuilt engine, 394hp, 240lb ft torque redlines at 9,000, i love it, still runs on premium gas

[@michaeldavidmontalvo2402]

Could you explain why to a young honda enthusiast such as myself?

[@dorcsssc6843]

I have a turbo'd 2.0 liter B16 "Frankenstein" motor. IMO almost too much power for a car that light. I'd be happy w/ 200 true wheel HP - I'm sure mine exceeds that.

[@BennyHenn]

Been daily driving a b16a for over 6 years. Never let me down.

[@nurchalidfauzi3256]

Hi sir, can i ask what is common problem on running B16A on daily drive? I just considered to buy ek4 sir to my daily drive. Thank you 🙌🏼

[@BennyHenn]

@@nurchalidfauzi3256 only issue I ever had were oil leaks, and the occasional starter or alternator change. The valve cover gasket, cam seals, and distributor o-ring we're kinda prone to leak

[@mulljacob]

Great engines. I used to live for slow cars to pass just to feel it wind up. Interstate on-ramps are fun too. And the best part is that they still last a long time as long as u change the oil.

[@Dustrunnersauto]

🙌🏻

[@1800BusterCheeks]

The b16 is a bullet proof motor I love them!!!

[@ryanvtec3885]

yeah brotha i got a stock one with 305 000miles still runs quieter and smoother than most new 4 bangers.

[@MikeKollin]

I am thinking of putting a B16B engine in my Del Sol... any thoughts on that? I was looking at the B16A2...

[@1800BusterCheeks]

@@MikeKollin both are solid motors I can’t remember which one had more power I’m pretty sure the b16a2 comes out of the 2000 civic si and the b16b is actually a del sol si motor... up grade the clutch and learn how to break it in and get a lighter fly wheel that’s where I’d start if your looking to build one up... I honestly like both

[@MikeKollin]

@@1800BusterCheeks I'm not going to race or anything like that... I have a 95' S so it's only 102 hp to 106 hp. I found this online... looks like the A3 has slightly higher RPM redline. Both have 160 hp and came in Del Sols. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16A2 P.s. I just found the B16B engine. I am leaning towards that now! 185 hp...

[@1800BusterCheeks]

@@MikeKollin I love wiki for anything that is the best!! I wanna get Honda’s v10 motor give that a look sometime it’s nuts! Just type in Honda v10 f1

[@germanresendiz3778]

Agreed I have the 1.6 D16 Single Head Vtec mainly is for fuel efficiency! But B16 is obviously more for power for a 1.6 liter it was way ahead of it's time especially for the 90s Hondas

[@crxdelsolsir]

I love the fact the B16 is 1.6 a displacement that no one hardly makes anymore (before numerous in Toyota Corollas etc). The economy, exclusivity, yet still have power and reliability of a new car makes it awesome. F1 (which I am a fan of) ICE engines are also the same displacement which makes driving one that much more special.

[@zzstrone1354]

Owned a D16a and also B16a. Really loved both of them a lot, but i sold my EG8 and my SH4 for a nissan sentra/pulsar with an SR16 engine. I gotta tell ya, the Sr16 is a totally different beast. Swapped the pistons and everything else except the block to an SR20. Swapped the head from a blue top to a red top sr16 neo vvl N1. It made crazy power and would walk all over any 4age, mivec N/A, b16a, b16b, B18c and even the B20 with an vtec head.

[@mandotorres746]

Depends what the swap is for daily driver or track time attack and so on b16 is good for daily driving great on gas moderately priced at $10,000 Vs a K series swap built for performance track use only and a bit harder to find than a b16.so I say it depend on what the build is for.IN my opinion.

[@cocacolaholic]

B16b most soulful

[@theunluckyone]

Who the hell doesnt like to rew his car ? :D Ofc 90% of us (honda guys) like high rewing engines... Im in love with the feeling of rewing my car to 9k rpm whem im passing someone.

[@honeytoasty5496]

Its all fun and games, until crankshaft bearings start to knock on you.

[@Hetzerg]

@@honeytoasty5496 yeah man.. Its fun to high rev dem engine but dont do it often. Rev it until 9k rpm for b16a is too much your engine will breakdown fast

[@Hetzerg]

@Alan cZar i was talking about stock.. If u modify of course no problem my friend. Mainly ecu tuning for high rev

[@giancarlolugo9586]

@Boer de I think you mean the JDM CRX SiR and actually the numbers of HP are wrong the JDM B16A made 170hp the USDM B16A it's the one that came with 160hp

[@giancarlolugo9586]

@Boer de If you watch Best Motoring in the episode of the CRX SiR EF9 SiR and EG6 SiR where they mentioned the specs of the B16A SiR they said makes 170HP even in the board of specs says 170HP kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5y6laZ3qcqorrM

[@JamesSkools]

I pushed a 100 shot of noz in a stock b16a for over a year with no issue. Would have gone longer but Highway patrol had other ideas

[@jonburton8054]

Thank you for this video!!! I had to watch it twice but this is EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@civicricer1505]

The b16 is a great platform for starters!

[@rogeliotorres6002]

I'm still a fan of the B18c but a hard runner up is the B16 👍👍

[@BoostedPastime]

The B16 is great for boost but if NA is your goals the B18C is a good alternative, either way it's still fun!

[@Ringoluck]

I love my B16a, but I’d K swap if i could. Those stock K’s can take hella boost.

[@thetreblerebel]

I'm a fan of Honda. I have civic with 18,000 shy of 400,000 miles

[@Veshon]

??

[@dahh1grill]

@@Veshon ?? IKR??

[@kamikhaze3451]

390,000 on my ek1. i"ll throw in a b16 when her stock engine hits her final mile.

[@jamesnewton3263]

I bought the em1 when it was first available and with mods it was ok, then i drove in a gutted crx with a jdm b16a and damn... Ive had almost every b series engine and frank setups over the years so my opinion is a b16b or 98 spec itr head on a hi compression b20 block with the right transmission for your style of driving

[@MikeKollin]

Cool.. I am looking to put a B16B in my Del Sol...

[@extratyper2743]

di like that b series because it makes vtec really kick in!

[@FoggyNights777]

A lot of people put a b16 into classic Mini Coopers since it fits and gives the Mini more hp

[@sup.LeeBoy]

Do a D series ones.

[@EG694]

I love sound Engines B16a2 ❤️

[@darylbabz5451]

B20B VTEC ❤ with or without turbo❤

[@oslopolitidistrikt4122]

How much hp can the b16A engine take, and what do you have to do to boost it.

[@sleepwalker8600]

VTEC is variable valve timing, it’s variable valve lift.

[@NikosKalantasTouKabourdirhTouK]

So, my b16a2 was idling at 750 fine, then it went to 900 by itself. Is there anything wrong? Bone stock, no mods, pristine condition

[@CarlosSanchez-vx2ge]

Air control valve behind intake at the bottom towards the left or vacuum leak

[@NoSaveData1337]

im putting a b16b from hmo into my ef to replace the d15 its got now.

[@nikdall2618]

I want to do the same

[@spike8oo]

How did it go?

[@NoSaveData1337]

@@spike8oo I actually ended up with a k20a3 from a base rsx/ep3. It runs right now but needs a tune to run right and I snapped the axles out last week cause my traction bar wasn't bolted in right and it shifted my suspension backwards destroying the axles.

[@spike8oo]

DevRLSD unfortunate about the axles but daaam! Ended up going with the k swap I see you 🥂 How has that process gone? It’s a much tougher but rewarding choice I’d imagine

[@NoSaveData1337]

@@spike8oo yeah it was a struggle for the first few months cause everything K is really expensive but in the long run im sure once its tuned and drivable it will be well worth it. In the beginning i had to do a lot of research cause this was my first project car and there werent much in the way of guides going K in ef chassis but honestly once we ordered everything we needed it dropped right in. No real mods to the chassis besides breaking one of the old engine mounts off cause for some reason it was welded to the chassis and re welding the hasport soloid mounts in its place. AC delete and power steering delete as well. Once its actually road worthy i might upload a video or two on it.

[@spagoo69]

Can you do a comparison on b18c5 type r head vs the b16b type r head. Some people say the intake cam on the b16b is slightly more aggressive. I think they are the same. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@shouieeunleashed2861]

If you see the specs the ctr cams are more aggressive compared to the itr .

[@kraftydc2497]

Un opened b16a with bolt ons on e85 161whp. Vtec for the win

[@qcorleone7951]

Broc Zerbe how much of a difference did e85 do? my car dynod higher than 161hp on premium pump gas just wanting to squeeze a lil more power out mines I also got full bolt ons

[@kraftydc2497]

@@qcorleone7951 didn't do any pulls on pump gas. But ul need a diff pump and injectors to run c85. U dyno higher with a b16? Al bolt ons? Not opened?

[@stantheman2966]

You should do an unpopular engine such as the 1.8L Toyota Corolla engine. I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla LE and not sure if I have a 2zr fe, 2zr fae, or whatever engine it’s has. I want to know if I can get it to rev closer to 8k or maybe even turbo it. What would it take to build it and how much power can expect being reasonable.

[@JurrianDenBraven123]

5hp

[@stantheman2966]

@@JurrianDenBraven123 damn two years later and not a single like😂 I would definitely still like to see a video like this, but I been left that Corolla behind, and I do miss that car too🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@JurrianDenBraven123]

@@stantheman2966 hahaha, i like your reaction. Why did you not keep the corolla?

[@stantheman2966]

@@JurrianDenBraven123 haha it was slow, but I enjoyed it still oddly enough 😂 but my cousin needed a car to help provide for her family so I pretty much gave it away honestly

[@ronniejohnson3781]

I've had the same b16a2 in my eg hatch for 6 years very tough motor, I actually raced my bro in laws b16b swapped ek hatch and he would get me off the hit but top end id come around him like he was sitting still

[@adamcuba2301]

Will the B16 motor fit in a 2000 honda civic cx hatchback

[@rackss5369]

Get motor mounts b series axels b series trans

[@adamcuba2301]

@@rackss5369 what motor mounts should I get

[@jadenbusbea3605]

can you do a everything you need to know about the b21a1

[@Musica2013ful]

I got a b16a2 cant wait to put a b18c block with css on it and boost it

[@walteralexis345]

I got a 99-00 civic si with a b16a2, what would be the best combo... b16/b18 or b16/B20 ? Keep the high rev but have some low torque

[@iamkevinyeoh]

May i know what combo are you referring to? B16 body and b18/b20 head? A bit noob here so sorry for asking.

[@keyahmadams5298]

@@iamkevinyeoh b16 head with a b18 block or b16 head with a b20 block

[@chrisalexio5616]

I have a b16a which is what a JDM block ? But it has a 99 Si head on it ... what should I do with it I only have the motor //:

[@jRReid-yv1ey]

B16 the world

[@subse7enx]

F series.... F22C for the win! ;)

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Thanks for watching! 👊🏻

[@itzjizmakig]

Should I b16 swap or b18b1 orrr b20b

[@LuisLopez-op4mq]

Any common problems on the k20z3? Ima get that swapped into my ek soon. Anything i gotta know?

[@RMZrider12]

Not really, they are pretty bomb proof. Only issues off the top of my head are the Z3 uses balance shafts on the oil pump, so it will start to cavitate if you try to rev over 8600rpm. If you want to rev higher its recommended to get a K20a2 or s2000 oil pump. You can find them already modified to fit online. Second is the 6 speed trans for the z3. 3rd or 2nd gear can be prone to grinding, but there is a few fixes for that aswell. Good engine forsure

[@chrishenniker5944]

One thing I don’t like about the Honda B-Series is that it turns the wrong way, which makes it unsuitable for a rear wheel drive car. It’s a shame, it could be awesome in a Morris Minor or Austin A40 if it spun the right way (clockwise). That said, people stick them in Austin Minis, Austin 1100s and Fiat X1/9s, so it’s not a total loss.

[@damiannaidoo989]

Which is the best b16 block for turbo setup? Looking at going with a t3/t4 turbo

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Not sure, sorry!

[@columbiamotorsports9150]

B16b or jdm b16a

[@Hetzerg]

D-series sohc vtec is enough to make good power for turbo setup surprisingly.. Many of them i've seen to use d series engine for turbo i wonder why.. But damn they're fast

[@francisfairfield7418]

Can u make a video about honda H series? Goods videos btw!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Those Vtech can hang with the big dogs.

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Thanks for watching!

[@smallenginekid6252]

Ontario where! I’m in Hamilton

[@mechaben]

I have a del sol B16 VTEC/EP3 Si K20a3 Both make the same horsepower but the k20makes ~20ftlbs more torque which is pretty noticeable. The B16 is the better engine imo because of it's playfulness and sound.

[@luisanler7573]

Hey i have a prelude 91 with the B21A1 that good

[@rehanali-hy9tk]

Get h23a jdm

[@90runninnorth32]

I have a 97 civic hatchback, I would like to swap for a b16b , does anyone know if i will have to swap the transmission as well ?

[@inaccurateopp9081]

b series will never fit on d series transmission

[@inaccurateopp9081]

I swaped my 96 hatch d16 with a b16a2 with matching trans

[@pipschannel1222]

I have no real experience with K-series engines but I've always loved the B16 engine.. Its typical angry high revving buzzy four wheel motorcycle sound isn't for everyone but I have a weakness for small, high revving engines..I really like my Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 as well which doesn't rev as high but is also a little engine that likes to rev, just like the NA6 engine in my MX-5. They're all not very fast at all for today's standards, even the B16 isn't but I take my Civic with tuned B16 every day over my electric car which has no soul at all. It's like pushing a button "go fast" which it does impecably but I just don't feel it the way my Civic accelerates. There's work to be done, there's aggression, there's soul.. I did like my DOHC D-series cars but I love Honda's B-series engines to death 😍

[@georgebonney90]

Great video b16 is classic but k20/k24 is the way to go in my opinion

[@Dustrunnersauto]

I agree. I think the K-Series is better for street and track applications.

[@caribbeangtr8077]

Its is now, but its a much better engine. The K20 Head is much better because it has up to 13.5 MM lift, plus the 2.7 crank that still allows it to 10,000 red line is great. The B16 tunes very easily to $140 WHP on pump gas, and will make upward of 500 HP in turbo with 400 ft lb of torque and red line at 10,000 rpm. So its an excellent engine and reliable also. Anything a Bike manufacturer makes is usually better because their expertise on head design is a daily thing.

[@tabswon9572]

george bonney90 🖕

[@ashkanmahouti858]

My question is Does a b16b fit a b18b block?

[@Hondainside]

Yes it does... b18 pistons also fit into a b16a block both are 81mm bore. B16a head even fits on B20B blocks When you put the B16a head on the B18C block you got yourself a Type R (B16B)

[@ashkanmahouti858]

HONDA Inside that’s a lot man that was really helpful 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Hondainside]

Here to help bro I even got a channel for helping🔥😂

[@ashkanmahouti858]

HONDA Inside say no more I subbed

[@raymonetv6762]

@@Hondainside where do you find these engine ebay taxing

[@CrapBoxCivic]

Stuff a 67mm turbo on b16a and make 300hp plus and it'll take it all day long!

[@Moondoggy1941]

What about the 98 Honda Civic HX I have one with 256K miles on it. What type of motor is that one.

[@josiahbutler2254]

d15

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@josiahbutler2254 Thanks

[@RickyLife15]

I had a b16a nice engine but I driving cl9 k24 more powerful 💯💯

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Nice!

[@SR22VET-S15]

I had a jdm ep3r bought it stock and out of the box it was amazing, ended up doing all the bolt ons and then 24 bottom end. Really nice inside, nice outside, comfy, unfortunately i was rear ended and totalled the car, ended up keeping the wreck and buying an em1 vtir with b16a, its nothing compared to a k20, for its time yeah it would have been special, but stock fpr stock even with the same bolt ons k20 is better in every way. I eventually plan to use the running gear from my ep3r in the em1 but to get the em1 even to the same level my stock ep3 was it will need alot of work, if you can afford to buy a dc5r dc5s, ep3r, cl9 theyre great out of the box, no headaches, just get in and drive

[@G.B.A9067]

I,LL GO FOR THE BEST OPTION ,B16 REVS HIGHER B18 HAS MORE TORK TORK IS WHAT WE NEED I LL GO FOR B18 ,,OR K20. AND K24 IS THE POWER HORSE ...

[@thumbtak]

calm down dude

[@xavierhendricks2508]

B18 vtec

[@boerde6202]

Had a 1988 CRX. They came whitout a cat.. Some AEM cams.. 170/180hp sounds about right. A friend of mine had a 16valve golf type 2 GTI. Nah, hahaha.

[@karlgt9989]

Best place for a B16 is in a mini

[@Dustrunnersauto]

No lies detected.

[@alitoroganan2442]

b series vs ej205/7 which one can make power easily

[@RMZrider12]

For the price of a 500whp ej, you could build two 500whp b series. B is also more reliable.

[@Reyes_king_]

Is b16 reliable like d16

[@Exz8Nasty]

Yes

[@larrynance17]

Ehhh. They're OK. I went through 3 years ago. Everyone of em windowed the block. Then went to a b20 block with the b16 head. Tune. No problems. Well until the police took the car. Lol

[@CRValtierra]

Whyd they take the car

[@larrynance17]

@@CRValtierra my best friend at the time left the strip club. Cops tried to pull him over. And he took off. Out ran them. But drove back home. They snatched him out of bed. Asked him what the hell is in that thing? Told he didn't know it wasn't his car. Said well the owner isn't getting it back. And I never saw my car again.

[@CRValtierra]

@@larrynance17 damn bro that sucks. Sorry for your loss

[@larrynance17]

@@CRValtierra thanks. But that was yrs ago. I'm over it. Lol

[@CRValtierra]

@@larrynance17 still though. Moral of the story is dont let your friend drive your car lol

[@AZMarine78]

Great for a daily.

[@soopainfinite]

You want torque on your B16, just add a JRSC

[@Musica2013ful]

soopainfinite what is that ?

[@soopainfinite]

@@Musica2013ful Jackson racing supercharger

[@zen9320]

hell yeah. Thats exactly what im buying as my daily, this week.

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

B16a2 swapped 95 coupe!

[@reeewhydoihavetochangethese]

hey, thats my daily!

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

@@reeewhydoihavetochangethese :)

[@ThePASBERUK]

Can you do 4G92 MIVEC ??

[@theerealbk9140]

B16/B18 😊

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Thanks for watching.

[@adamcuba2301]

Is b16a sohc or dohc

[@kanestalin7246]

Dohc

[@joshuanicolai4776]

I love revving my engine high that how I blew up a b20

[@Hetzerg]

😂

[@michaeldavidmontalvo2402]

Well on stock yeah no duh. Thats why you upgrade the stock parts

[@joshuanicolai4776]

@@michaeldavidmontalvo2402 well yeah if I had upgraded to arp rod bolts i coulda revved to 9k

[@timothyl392]

the B16 is a great engine in its own right, but the F/H series is more of a K comparison than the B16

[@Angel-wi5pu]

Ah so this is the daddy rice king.

[@jarnbjorn4522]

i got the 96 ek4 civic ferio sir lol

[@CJ___don]

What about b18 b20

[@rehanali-hy9tk]

B20b never comes with vtec its always non vtec unless ur add b16 or b18c head .. b18c is just simply monster

[@detonationpyrotechnics4156]

I’ll keep my h22a

[@sleepy2jz68]

Lol my bro daily his 220 na b series oh ya it’s b20 vtec

[@jcnpresser]

I don’t I’m trying to learn all this Honda shit! I’m wanting to build one and don’t know what to go with.

[@Dustrunnersauto]

🤘🏻

[@mandotorres746]

K20 is for track b16 is for daily driving in city vs track time attack that sort of thing.k20 is for racing b16 is pretending to be a tuner lol so take your pick depends what you wanna build.

[@georgebonney90]

I'd go with a b-series engine for a 1st build

[@G.B.A9067]

I B18 IS A GOOD OPTION BUT K24 IS SERIUS POWER BUT THAT MORE MONEY FOR THE PROLLECT

[@ThePapaja1996]

Volvo B16 is great engine to

[@lansiman]

k series is a more rounded engine b series is like a superbike engine bolt into a car

[@Dustrunnersauto]

Maybe. Both make a ton of power and provide superb performance naturally aspirated or boosted.

[@jona10silva]

could u do a b20vtec video?

[@necrom2099]

What’s with the finger quotes... every time you mention Honda performance... if any other company had Honda engineering they would have more than 100 per litter out of the factory

[@jessegomez8157]

In japan the mileage is 40k and you have to swap the motor or buy a new car because of smog .

[@ShiftyReaperGaming]

B series is gone it’s all knswaps now no need for b series anymore then once k swaps are gone its j swaps anything after j swap is trash.

[@apprenticefelix7740]

vr6

[@chadsummers7981]

Still slower than my gti

[@azharsiddique4873]

What GTI is that?

[@chadsummers7981]

Azhar Siddique mk4 1.8t

[@azharsiddique4873]

You're a funny geezer Bruv. What you been smoking

[@azharsiddique4873]

You can blow a 1.8t with a pd130 all day long

[@chadsummers7981]

Azhar Siddique when you have no real argument so u call them a geezer. Awp puts down better numbers and better numbers faster fuck ur cute little torqueless economy box with extra rice