Honda R18 Engine 1.8L i-VTEC

[@dylanhines6756]

This motor is bulletproof. My 2010 Civic has almost 400,000 miles on it. And I just drove it from Orlando Florida to North Georgia a few days ago with ease. She's a beast!. Super fun to drive too. With proper maintenance these things can run forever. It's been the most reliable car I've ever had in my life so far.

[@sergok4482]

What😮 did u do any overhaul?

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

​​@Uriel7623I have Civic Tourer with R18A2 engine and only 87.000km.😂😂😂 Engine has quite torque and is fun to drive above 3.500rpm😂 Manual 6 speed

[@999mi999]

Late comment, but what oil do you use?

[@jaredhill1839]

You posted this comment in like 4 other videos 😅

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

I'm a Honda tech. I have two 8th gens with r18. Also an 8th gen si and an FK8 type r. The r18 in my opinion is the most reliable 4 banger ever made. Impressive. Got 300+k on one and never once had an engine problem.

[@TheLordstrider]

Hi. If you know Alot about this engine please help. I have it also but never heard VTEC kicking in. Any idea what what to do? I have automatic transmission. Does it kicks in only in manual?

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

@@TheLordstrider an r18 isn't meant to feel vtec kick in. Also it is ivtec which is a little different on this engine. It uses variable valve timing for fuel economy, not for sport or performance. You can mod the engine for performance and get up to 400hp if you really wanted to.

[@lightskinkeithsweat2717]

@@HowardFBeale-ql6gk hey I have a r18 z1 engine in my 2015 Honda Civic coupe and I have done little mods like k/n air filter and 24p injectors, performance fuel pump, changed oxygen sensor and fuel pressure sensor, and I think I’m finally ready for a tune and turbocharged or supercharged, but I have a cvt...do u think I will run into problems? I got 100k on the dash and I got it at 79k just got start on keeping up on the maintainability.

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

@@lightskinkeithsweat2717 you should be fine with the milage, but I wouldn't run too much boost. 15psi would make her scream. The cvt would make me nervous. I don't have any experience with honda cvt's so I don't really know. You can do a swap to a 5 speed. I have an extra one at my shop that needs a new input shaft bearing. Clutch pedal assembly should bolt right in. Center console is the same I think. You'll need a shifter and cables. Also to swap it you'll have to reprogram the computer but you'll be getting a hondata anyway if you boost it. Would be a fun project. I have an 08 ex 5 speed I wanna boost when I get the time. I'm betting I could easily get 500hp out of it.

[@lightskinkeithsweat2717]

@@HowardFBeale-ql6gk well I was talking to my mechanic and he offered a supercharger instead but lol unfortunately I’m not that well versed with manuals so I’m pretty much stuck with my cvt rn 😂, I did just changed my cvt fluids out I’m sure the previous owner never bothered but yeah he wasn’t trying to do to much boost I think he said he wanted 6 psi and I was thinking around 10 might meet in the middle and do 8 just do everything stays reliable, does supercharger use psi to measure how strong it is?

[@raptor6329]

Dude this thing was fast for no reason I beat so many people at my highschool with this 8th gen Sedan I had, it was also such a reliable and easy to learn engine,it’s perfect for a first car

[@liktbukl]

I also have a gen 8 civic with this engine. And it actually surprises with its fuel economy and it seems to be indestructable.

[@liktbukl]

it also sounds preety good

[@tumisangtumi181]

215 000 km now, this engine is amazing full tank is 700 KM,,, 8th generation of civic from South Africa

[@Oplix]

To people saying you "don't feel VTEC" on an R18 that's not true. But the thing is that it's actually in reverse. Once the engine hits 3000rpm, it goes out of I-VTEC and switches to the regular cams, you instantly feel a switch.

[@russellfulford8811]

Yup

[@ferniem95]

Cam you mean 🙄 it’s a sohc not dohc 🙄🙄🙄

[@GabrielNavarrojrIII]

So it means once you are 3000 above you are at economy mode than when you are 3000 below? Is that right?

[@GChris-ny8fp]

​@@GabrielNavarrojrIIIThe opposite: Economy/iVTEC engaged is anything less than 3,500 rpm; after it's normal/all valves all the way to the redline.

[@rs9553]

​@@ferniem951camshaft but 4x2 cams

[@joelsimard1148]

Just bought a 2013 Civic with a good old R18 and the 5 speed MANUAL transmission, I like it! The car is fun to drive, it's pretty fast for 140 HP and got amazing fuel economy. Averaging ~5.6 liters/100 km (41-42 MPG) mostly highway and country road but still super efficient in city too. I do ~750 km on a full tank and still have 8 liters or more when i fill up with regular gas.

[@wo1fman570]

Add Ktuner or flash pro n turbo it

[@WH250398]

5 speed manual? Thought all of them were 6 speed. Mine certainly is.

[@JavSon182]

How is that possible? I'm only getting 24 mpg on the city.. That's not too much, I'm on Honda Civic coupe 2013 automatic transmission, I love my car but would like to get more fuel efficiency

[@joelsimard1148]

@@JavSon182 Maybe it is because the winter? Winters is pretty rough here in Québec, Canada. I'm averaging about 8.5 - 9 liters/100 km (25-28 MPG) mostly city driving. Strangely, since I replaced the summer tires 2 years and a half ago, I "only" got 6 liters/100 km (39 MPG) the summer in the very best. Mostly 6.5 liters/100 km (36 MPG) city/country roads.

[@anonyme0897]

Est-ce que tu avais une plus faible consommation avec une civic 7th gen? Je vois dans tes vidéos que tu as une 2005.

[@johnnydoe725]

I love my Civic's R18A2 engine. It's pretty much like motorcycle engine. You need to use full range of rpms to have fun.

[@jondoe2099]

No doubt.. "brotha" 😄

[@kevinwhiting8391]

Below 3000 RPM the r18 uses 12 valve above 3000 RPM it utilizes all 16 and the cam Runners change lengths in the higher RPM range to give you a VTEC like boost in power

[@jondoe2099]

@@kevinwhiting8391 you own an r18 Kevin?

[@ferniem95]

Lmao ok Mr. R18 garbage slow engine.

[@GapSauceMafia]

@@ferniem95why are you here ? Lmao 😅

[@mamunoz916]

@HotHeadCJ the R18 actually has a lot of similarities to the B and K series motors as far as dimensions and ignition systems are concerned; however, the R series motors were developed with economy and durability as the #1 priority, whereas the B and K series are "performance oriented" motors. Nevertheless, as with other Honda SOHC motors, R series motors are excellent candidates for TURBOCHARGING!! Full Race and other manufacturers have developed bolt-on turbo kits, and are having much success!

[@tyscl9516]

9 years later and I'm going to say they are more like the D-Series and not at all like the B/H/K series. I'm very bored.

[@cartere9981]

@@tyscl9516 well you're right the r is sohc not dohc like the b/h/k they are much bigger dimension wise for that reason as well

[@itried2hard633]

@@tyscl9516 me too bro, my car is BORING lmao

[@Xbox360Barbados]

I have an R20A, who makes turbo kits for them?

[@Relicsun]

One of the best engine Honda ever made. Will run forever if you take good care of it,

[@johnsmithsonian7271]

What kind oil do you use? Im thinking of taking full synthetic like Castrol

[@andregross7420]

@@johnsmithsonian7271 I use Valvoline full synthetic and a STP filter in my 8th gen 2009 r18 civic.

[@commonknowledge8739]

Andre Gross I just bought a 2009 Civic do you use the 10w-30 or the 20 the manual had both

[@andregross7420]

@@commonknowledge8739 5w20 in summer, 0w20 in winter. The engine starts much happier with the thinner oil during colder months.

[@golf1diesel]

Having had one for 2.5 years I can only agree.

[@stefanelmapugay1103]

Had to research since we are getting a Civic 1.8 e. Same engine as shown in the video. Didn’t know about it till now. Great info

[@OPTERON_PRIME]

Honda thank you for making the Revolutionary R18!

[@elivan1700]

One of several of their excellent engines but not one of their best

[@mattycheeze4131]

@@elivan1700 sometimes when I am lonely I will shave one leg so it feels like I’m sleeping with a woman 👩🏼

[@Jesse.00]

@RR Extra yeah, and on the manual civic it only has a 5 speed. So you cruise at almost 4000 rpm going 80 mph. That chews through some gas

[@jordan4541]

@@Jesse.00 Nope the UK 8th gen manual Civic has 6 gears. I have one

[@EJ96746]

@@mattycheeze4131 wha-what da fuq

[@johnsolow3944]

My r18 sedan 2010 model has 320k miles and runs fantastic still I love it

[@43854586]

140 nm torque at about 1800 rpm, that's a very torquey gasoline engine. I've never driven a civic, but I can imagine it's a very usable powerband for everyday driving.

[@JeanV1986]

[phone] It's ok.

[@theejoeylee]

laggy and gutless..

[@rathuanyatzi]

I have 08 lx automatic the tranny isnt helping any but its decent power for the 2600 pound car

[@Saaaaab]

It's good... Just very little power at the lower RPMs.

[@270eman]

I have mine with a stick. Its fast enough for a fuel efficient long lasting car.

[@tranceopijum]

Just both 1.8iVtec Civic type S 2008. With near perfect engine and transmission at 256000km on the clock! Ride feels perfect. New springs and clutch, but everything elese works like charm. Especially on 6000+rpm ;) Great job Honda engineers

[@tranceopijum]

267.000km...still amazing ride.

[@mr.superstar7919]

@@tranceopijum Glad you have fun with the car. I have LPG and 192,000km - never had a single problem.

[@cognac8297]

The first smart engine with sports mode.

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

Honda putting the cats under the hood long before cat theft was an epidemic. Baller.

[@Niterider73]

This video always gives me goosebumps. Love this film!

[@mattycheeze4131]

Sometimes when I am lonely I will shave one leg so it feels like I’m sleeping with a woman 👩🏼

[@cudan2941]

I rub myself with cheese at night

[@mattycheeze4131]

@@cudan2941 I thought I was the only one. 🤗

[@sentlove]

One of the greatest engines ever created.

[@peterbarnes2845]

I once had a 2006 civic 1.8 and the timing chain snapped, luckily we were still in warranty but it was a huge surprise. It had a full service history and 42k miles, I can only imagine the use it has was very short journeys but it went back to honda and they couldnt fix it in warranty so we got a full refund. I stumbled across this video because I want to try the same car/engine again and hope I dont get another bad one.

[@MrDefiant17]

shit happens, probably production defect

[@Blank00]

The 2006-2008 in particular were known for cracking blocks (teething issue since these were the first applications of the R18). They are known to be reliable in the 2009-2015s though.

[@debeerpaul]

My 2010 Civic sedan is awesome car with this engine great mpg. Only issue is low torque but u get used to it.

[@tylertelford1088]

Look up the Kraftwerks supercharger. That fixed my problem

[@summushieremiasclarkson4700]

Designed for efficiency. VTEC here (with SOHC) actually has the effect of lowering the power below 3500rpm and then normal afterwards, rather than the typical effect of normal power/high power band. I get stellar mileage for a 1.8L engine on the highway, 45mpg from a 11 year old engine with 140HP.

[@WH250398]

Still more than the average petrol car. I just downshift when I want a bit more out of it.

[@kevinwhiting8391]

The r18 was new for the 06 model buddy

[@FD-rh6tr]

@@tylertelford1088 Is it really worth the 4k price tag tho?

[@MrTmenzo]

My 07 1.8 civic gets as good mpg as my hybrid. Love the R18!

[@borishasarrived5524]

What hybrid? What mpg?

[@cartere9981]

@@borishasarrived5524 they can get over 40 mpg if youre easy on the gas but even when flooring it they sip gas there's a lot of tech in this old motor that is pretty crazy not for performance obviously but from a economy/workhorse durability it's the last of its kind

[@giculaki5346]

Honda une jour,honda toujours!!

[@JS-tc1et]

i'm trying to love my R18. i really am.

[@eryk2509]

Exellent and revolutionary engine!

[@smiggityu5220]

I own one . 2013 civicbase model . Exellent car, Ran MF exhaust , K& N intake on mine(with a Hondata tune) and it's even peppier. Keeps up with stock 2.4 SIs of the same generation ALL DAY.

[@BreastMilkBandit]

SMIGGITY U no you don’t 😂

[@NEO_RKX]

My si gobbles up these 1.8’s it’s not even a challenge bro. And if I have the hondata it’s bye bye baby nice knowing yaaaaaaaa

[@echolost8075]

​@@BreastMilkBandit He can but let me edit his post, "Ran MF exhaust , K& N intake on mine(with a Hondata tune) and it's even peppier..... ( along with , throttle body, TBS, Stage 3 ecu, FULL race exhaust Manifold to muffler, HCP fuel pump and injectors) Then you keep up with an Si that has an exhaust/ tune and barely

[@jjgonzales2862]

Coming from an tuned r18 owner to a stock k24 si, those k24s will still pull bus lengths on u

[@erhanmustafov1513]

156 000 miles still beast!

[@Savage-xt4mq]

Just got a 2011 Honda Civic the engine runs good I'm going to fix it up soon so it is time for fully for engine clean and I will be doing that very soon and transmission thanks honda

[@imanoldominguez7957]

Ex or si?

[@ZachGonzalez-c9g]

@@imanoldominguez7957si doesn’t have r18

[@rabbitdrink]

i love mine. really likes to breathe, drive hard and everything. wish i got a stick, might swap one in :)

[@billspangler2685]

Nearly a quarter million miles on mine with no oil burn and looks clean as a whistle inside the valve cover. I've done nothing to this engine but change the VTEC gasket because it was seeping at 200k.

[@fish.sleep.repeatproductio5524]

315k on my 08 r18 now, had one before with 340k both bullet proof

[@davidclare2043]

I’m at 378,000 and it still Rips

[@MichaelTheRead]

I love learning more about my 2008 Honda Civic. I'm one the lucky ones that got a 5-speed manual transmission.

[@liamwilkinson1076]

The lucky ones get the 6 speed

[@justaguy9224]

Liam Wilkinson Do you mean Europeans?

[@liamwilkinson1076]

@@justaguy9224 whoever gets it Do they not have it in America?

[@justaguy9224]

Liam Wilkinson The 8th gen Civic hatchback, which came standard with a 6-speed manual, was only sold on the European market

[@endermance]

I got the 6 speed one as my first car, LPG converted as well. cheap as fuck to run on fuel

[@zoranmalesevic1932]

Civic is the great car with this engine.The best engine in the world.I have civic 1.8 16v vtec

[@tiaguinho6756]

No

[@TheLordstrider]

I have civic with engine but never heard VTEC kicking in. Any idea why? I have automatic transmission.

[@RiAPRIME]

@@TheLordstrider vtec kicks in around 5200 rpms you won’t hear it like you would with the s.I. But you’ll feel it

[@tyscl9516]

@@RiAPRIME @TheLordstrider R18 doesn't have VTEC. The kick you're feeling is the 2-stage manifold that opens up around 5,200rpm. Similar to a base K20A3 engine.

[@RiAPRIME]

@@tyscl9516 this is not true

[@MikeKollin]

I Love my Honda Del Sol... Hondas have Awesome engines! The are so smooth and fun to drive!!!

[@slayer21]

My D15Y2 engine in my 2004 middle east version civic blew up at 430K Km it served me well so my mechanic decided to drop this engine in the car I hope it'll be better he already did the swap and said that he's way happier with it hopefully I feel the difference

[@skyguy1988]

i have a 2015 civic ex - L with the r18 1.8L i-vtec with cvt. VERY fun car! i keep it in s when driving and its gets up and goes when driving around town VERY well. im always surprised at how fast it gets up to speed o.O

[@michelaguilera3938]

Grandes motores feito para durar pra toda vida

[@anthonyvasquez9068]

I have 06 civic coupe and I love the style and great economy on gas.

[@raiderrichard7291]

I have an 06 too. Does it make a noise when you start it up? How many miles do you have on it?

[@masonmartin4020]

@@raiderrichard7291 mine makes a noise I’m not worried about it though, I have 168000 miles

[@masonmartin4020]

@@raiderrichard7291 mines an 07 coupe

[@asbodo32]

@@masonmartin4020 hey how is the car now? My 08 civic also makes a noise

[@masonmartin4020]

@@asbodo32 it’s great, the things a beast

[@kevinwhiting8391]

This is one under rated engine straight f****** bulletproof with regular maintenance bought mine with 185k and now I have 220k

[@shifty2755]

7:38 Have you stolen the menu music from gran turismo?

[@davidmedrano2426]

Hummm🤨🤨 lol

[@cognac8297]

My 2006 civic ex coupe stick still gets 45 highway mpg and runs good.

[@MerlinOpeth]

Got the 2015 ex coupe standard. Gonna start modding soon.

[@LAVELLWILLIS]

I LOVE ANY THING HONDA MAKES-(I OWN TWO)

[@MerlinOpeth]

Nice

[@itrickz7145]

Not with that CVT u ain’t nodding shit lol

[@MerlinOpeth]

@@itrickz7145 I said standard. That means gearbox.

[@lightskinkeithsweat2717]

@@itrickz7145 hey I got a Honda Civic coupe ex same as this guys but with a cvt...what type of issues can I run into modding, I changed my injectors to 24p, performance fuel pump, k/n air filter , changed my exhaust to a 2.5 and a couple other things trying to figure out if I should turbo or supercharge it but I do have concerns about if the cvt will handle it I haven’t tunned it up but plan on it after my turbo or super charger gets put on any suggestions?

[@overtrist]

2:13 banger alert!

[@VR46champion]

If you R series owners are curious, I have done my research (for those who haven't done enough research" Honda says that R series Vtec works completely different. It works only around 1500-3000 rpm for economy. It says that the traditional VTEC kick will not be heard and felt unlike those in the previous Honda engines. R series is for economy not power. Yes it has vtec but not like the older version where it is set at a certain rpm range at high output. I've done a lot of hard accelerations and flooring it and got curious cause i dont hear the vtec until i did my research. It's good I can get 11 km per liter . If I floor alot, it can get as low as 9km per liter.. highways can get you 14 km per liter.

[@VR46champion]

and actually the power band is from 3000 rpm - 5500 rpm. If you pass that range, you're just losing power and damaging the engine. Here's more www.8thcivic.com/forums/garage/98006-how-vtec-works.html

[@PEN1_Ontario_909]

Mark with mine I feel a slight boost at roughly 2800 rpm it's a more broad range to about 5500 medium boost that is smooth... old style vtec was set at 6000 strong boost to 7000... you only enjoyed a strong boost for 1000 rpms... the R18 gives a medium for longer 2800 to 5500...it doesn't kick in like old vtec cuz the power is spread out to give longer rpm boost

[@tweaksilva7253]

So.... its basically like the d15z6 engine from the 96-00 civics, ek3.

[@PreciousMetalinvest]

Tweak Silva - I’ve owned a 15z6 and now own this engine. It’s like a D15z6 but even more economical, ( can do 50 MPG in 2nd gear crawling intraffic) and like a B16a2 (I’ve owned one) but with slightly less power but more torque and vtec kicks in instantly. ( Performance cam with eco qualities activates before eco cam instead of other way around) I’ve raced an EP3 off the lights and it sticks with it until about 50mph. Perfect mix of performance & Economy. Best full tank on this car doing a long journey approx 450 miles. Normal driving with lots of traffic and shoot runs / short journeys & hard VTEC here and there 😈 350 ish miles a tank. Perfectly family commuter

[@tweaksilva7253]

@@PreciousMetalinvest ok dude, thanks. I Just bought a 1.8 Civic with this engine. R18a2. Now I have both ek3 and fk2!! Im just confused with the right oil to use on it... should use 0w30 or 5w30??

[@ericmatenge8563]

Cuŕrently at 229413km with this engine. Feels brand new hitherto

[@macuse2008]

I wonder if Honda meant to make such a long lasting engine. Sometimes they just get everything right and it’s a fantastic motor.

[@МаксимАлексеевич-и8о]

228000 проблем нет! Полет отличный!)

[@tripaloski_bear]

What's the song at 2:12?

[@jul059]

Sounds like it’s the best engine ever made. Why have they gotten rid of it?

[@Twiznoy]

It was in the HR-V until 2022

[@halffull44]

I have a 2014 coupe 1.8 liter civic love it nice power & handling kick ass mpg. love the cvt just hope it will last as long the engine.

[@pimpin187187225]

Me too im trying to find some engine mods

[@jackfindlay5312]

+r l Skunk2 camshaft

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Revolt2010 my cvt has lasted 200k miles. Looks like u dont know how to follow manufacturer instructions lol. Change fluid and drive slow and it will last a very long time

[@pandaland1]

Works well even with AWD

[@MIIIB]

2012 Civic 1.8...... 80K miles. I will die first before my car

[@hoangphatdev]

lol u fun

[@yunautopart990]

This Engine Safe Energy

[@clarknicolas6780]

165miles and still going strong 🤞

[@oscarreal9163]

1350000 still swinging well!!!

[@macuse2008]

You past a million miles on R18?

[@oscarreal9163]

@macuse2008 shit sorry one less zerro!! Lol my bad!!!!! Still running strong

[@hyperman717]

I want to put a turbo on mine but the kits are very expensive.

[@G13BBPower]

I think when the Headercat and Egr is removed the Engine runs very well.

[@McDjArvin]

just put on Megan racing header (to complete my straight pipe), and she is very loud brother.

[@shifty2755]

Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@Z.z.z.z.]

Vtec cam in R engine activated between 1 - 3.5K rpm. Other than that, normal high performance cam During vtec activate, the lifting of an intake valve reduced while timing of another intake valve prolonged. Both to activate Atkinson cycle motor To activate vtec, need certain conditions for ecu to give feedback. Basically not all the time that vtec should activate. U need to cruise or give low load for this engine to give you good mileage Between 3.5K until 5K rpm, the max torque achieved with long intake manifold. at higher than 5.2K rpm, short intake manifold take over to give high hp. But cannot match traditional NA Vtec high rpm power, unless forced induction (i guess) If you used to push your engine hard, then the ecu will always give you power which is quite fast for an 1.8 NA angine. just install electrical grounding equipment, surely you can feel the R18 power

[@ShanerTheGrey]

This was glorious

[@mattycheeze4131]

Sometimes when I am lonely I will shave one leg so it feels like I’m sleeping with a woman 👩🏼

[@ShanerTheGrey]

@@mattycheeze4131 🤣🥹

[@Rustbox306]

Trippy + voice wants to sound epic

[@hadeaep]

Lol watchin this after mine started knockin 🔥🔥🔥

[@STEROIDZZZZZZ]

Where did you get this animation? Or where can I find engineering files(solid works assembly etc ) for this engine?

[@hoangphatdev]

have u have this files?

[@scsclassics]

Do they have a video for the R20 ?

[@sgtchill]

My transmission went before the r18 engine 🤙🏼

[@binessasusual]

my 2011 civic doesnt have vtec but it does have the r18 i think

[@NORTH_HWD]

These earlier r18 is no good I Own a 2006 civic block cracked and kept loosing coolant eventually caused a head gasket failure. And I’m not the only one that’s had this issue

[@HotHeadCJ]

how does the r18 compare to other honda engines, specifically the B and K series?

[@georgeparker555]

DAJ if you want performance get the B and K series engine. If you want good fuel economy get R series. All these engines seem to be very reliable however

[@MikeKollin]

@@georgeparker555 What is the horsepower for this engine? Thanks! And can I put it in a Del Sol?

[@MrTmenzo]

@@MikeKollin not a lot about 140 hp

[@gumerdominguez4091]

DAJ b and k were made as performance oriented engines to be tune and add turbos and stuff

[@PreciousMetalinvest]

This engine is basically a modernised B18. In my old B16 I couldn’t lose one of these cars uphill. And Againt a B18 I was pulling away. Even had a K20 owner as what mods I had done to it, when it was standard. This engine can neatly double the miles on a full tank of a B16 on a long highway journey

[@obiezeni6457]

When vtec engagement in r18a?

[@jponzy]

It’s all fun and games till the block cracks

[@imanoldominguez7957]

How about after 2009 civics even 2010-2011?

[@kr63]

Very rare for this engine

[@FrozenPlasmaOfficial_YT]

just reached 350k (KM) with my 2008 1.8 Type S: Some plastic parts are falling apart but the engine seems to be non-destructable

[@hydronationpakistan5167]

Well, explained.

[@nikosicapero5294]

Can i use 5w40 some use it for better performance

[@sundeepsunil5686]

i use 5w-40

[@srbiggerthan]

My honda has 250000 kms with no issues. Just o2 sensor

[@hobo101101101]

06 Civics (non-Si) till now are Vtec.

[@duanenishimoto1285]

You are off my 2006 coupe is R18 I -vtec

[@axelmoiseslaham452]

Nice engine

[@juniorbrown2132]

Question can this engine used in a Honda torneo 1999???????

[@justaguy9224]

Junior Brown No, this engine was introduced in 2005

[@TheLordstrider]

So there is no real VTEC in this engine like it used to be? Or did I miss something?. I have honda with this engine and I never had VTEC kicking in. Kinda sad.

[@eyeswideopen5562]

I vtec is not vtec , i ve got this car too for the week stuff and compare to my S2000 for week end use , The R18 has nothing to compare to real vtec engine . It's not a sport car at all . It's an ok car but if you want a sporty one , go for K , B or F engines .....

[@AMDGuy88]

But am i the only one noticing that this engine has been pushed around since 2006, 2006-2015 C'mon Honda give us an R18 with DOHC and direct injection with Vtec around 5500 RPMs, Turbocharge and watercooled exhausts manifold like the 2016 new turbocharge engine. WOOT WOOT that would be beast!! WOW i just had this thought maybe there making a new R18 for the 2016 Honda civic type-R, The same R series engine but as a 2.0l. The all new R20!!

[@NeXMaX]

An R20 already exists

[@AMDGuy88]

on which honda model?

[@alexkingcn]

+Bryan AMDGuy some 9th gen civic and 8 9th gen accord have an r20 engine...check wiki.

[@smooky60]

Please respond , did my 2007 dxg civic sedan r18a1 vtec technologie in.?? Thks

[@AMDGuy88]

is there a way to remove this trans and put either a six spd manual or auto must be 6 spd tho

[@justaguy9224]

The European 8th gen Civic came standard with a 6 speed manual

[@marcok6959]

I have 333,000 miles on mine!!! 0w30 mobil 1

[@eyeswideopen5562]

i'm at 204 000 kms ( 126 000 miles ) with the original clutch , still feel really good ^^ my S2000 is at 143 000 kms with the original clutch too . The R 18 is not a sportyengine but feels like it's pretty reliable , i'm from europe so i we don't have the crack engine problem here

[@nikko1984]

@@eyeswideopen5562 where does this crack problems come from? How do you know that the Swindon products aren't involved?

[@rebelelite11]

cracked engine block

[@juantamad1776]

06 to 09 I believe had these problems.. I have an 08 with 200K kms and so far so good. One forum said affected engines usually build cracks below the 100K km. mileage.

[@MrHuck]

Juan Tamad My 06 has 131k on it and so far good. But I had to have belt tensioner replace twice.

[@juantamad1776]

@@MrHuck How come?.. I haven't replaced my serpentine belt yet since owning it 4 years ago but might do it this spring..

[@MrHuck]

Juan Tamad Actually water pump broke and the belt cut into tensioner assembly so had all that replaced. Had rerouted to new Honda specs. Still keeping the car.

[@raiderrichard7291]

@@MrHuck I have an 06 too and those belt tensioners make a lot of noise.

[@petarpetar8874]

HONDA BEST CARS AND MOTORCAYKL !!!

[@evincgokkaya]

Best bang for bucks!!!!! U will never get same mpg and power with similar ones!!!!! Cos this r18 doing 0-60mph=7.6sec 1\4 mile=15.8 AND HIGHWAY MPG OVER 45!!!!!

[@georgeparker555]

ueg1974 never once got over 37 mpg in my 2006 civic and I keep close records of my fuel economy. I think these are great cars still

[@zokonjazokonja]

According to BC, best result that I get 5,3 l/100km (44 mpg) on open roads where speed vary between 60-90 km/h. But on highway, on my usual speed 140 km/h average is 7,5 l/100km (31 mpg). Worst case is a city drive and short destinations when it is usually between 8 - 9 l (26-30 mpg). For real consumption add/subtract additionally 10%, that's about how much my BC lies. I had a chance to drive a Toyota Auris Hybrid, which has 1,8 petrol but with reduced power (100hp) because it works in Atkinson cycle, on open road and highway (where there is no much benefit from electric power) i get average 6 l/100 (39 mpg) which is very nice result, approx 1,5 l less than on 1,8 Civic in same driving regime. I know that it can not be compared this 2 engines directly, but If I understood well, this i-VTEC when is activated it should be close to Atkinson cycle, or I'm wrong?

[@nathankoroush7918]

George Parker auto or 5 speed? I have gotten low 40s with mine, it is a 5 speed with 210,000 miles

[@blazeclarke]

@@georgeparker555 I have an 06 civic, average 55mpg on the motorway and 32-34mpg round town. Averages out at a little over 40

[@blazeclarke]

@@georgeparker555 just realised how old this comment is, sorry 😂

[@nasrodhi1297]

Power engine

[@nigelmccure6640]

Isn't this engine in the Honda Stream as well people because I'm definitely just wondering if it is or not so if someone else could definitely answer my question right now that would be really helpful to myself here everyone else

[@LesbianPalace]

Yes same engine

[@nigelmccure6640]

@@LesbianPalace thanx bud for that info

[@cloudsurfer-e8o]

Does the Honda Civic 2012 1.8 liter engine have direct injection?

[@vtecnegro85]

Nope.

[@phil884]

Just passing 500k with 5w30 oil. Not a single problem with the engine, and are people here saying its the worst honda engine. They must be really annoyed behind their smartphone LOL 😂😂😂

[@TheHondaTuner]

Destroke, more comp and put in a proper chassis like ED/EF CRX you get great milage and performance. I wonder if it could beat an oldschool 1.3 eco-vtec frankenstein. wich i'd assume to be less then 4,5 l/100km

[@levylovits]

this thing has no timing belt only timing chain which means less worry

[@Skelpolu]

Except it uses a plastic chain guard, defeating the purpose of a more robust timing chain instead of belt. Unfortunately, not just Honda does this and has become a standard to save on manufacturing costs..

[@jon610te]

@@Skelpolu plastic chain guards with friction and wear additives are perfect for this application. The chain will be the weak link.

[@jojo-cx4cn]

Why single cam.

[@smooky60]

Did my 2007 dx-g civic sedan is vtec .?

[@gumerdominguez4091]

Garage S-P Jeffrey yes it a vtec

[@212rjs]

yes it has vtech in it

[@37310kaleb]

Got a accord euro 04 2.4 i vtec i can feel the torque in the hills haha but only running on 156kw tho soon to do more

[@mattyboy5160]

Wade Hicks did you pull that number out of your butthole? K24 in the accord euro made 140kw at the flywheel when it rolled out of the factory lol

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Matty boy im on 1.5 gigga watts

[@tyscl9516]

R18 do not have "i-VTEC." They only have i-VTEC-E, a similar system to the old D-Series engines that had the traditional VTEC-E. It simple terms it allows the engine to run on 12 valves rather than 16 at low loads and low engine speeds. At higher loads and higher revs, (2,200~3,500rpm) the cam switches over to normal mode or 16 valves for more power. There is no high lift cam. Some people might say they feel or hear a kick around 5,000rpm with these engines, but that is not the "VTEC" kicking in, it's the 2-stage intake manifold that engages for better output and airflow.

[@-dcs34-]

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[@hoangphatdev]

hey, can anyone can tell me which one is better? K20 or R18?

[@dg321_]

K20 has two cams so its faster by a few seconds.. Good luck finding a decent 8th gen SI though.

[@zokonjazokonja]

Super engine, untill you have a problem like screw snap inside alluminium block like I had during el. starter service. Now I have problems with it. Why do you use only 2 screws for starter, and why do you use short thread step screws so that they easily cement/jam in to alluminium? Because of that now complete engine must go out of car and sent to precision machinery to take this shit out and re-thread hole, it will not be cheap.