B20 VTEC Build Guide : B16 Cylinder Head = 8k Rpm Screaming Honda / Mod My CRV RD1

Dive into the world of performance tuning with our latest video, where we guide you through the step-by-step installation of a B16 cylinder head on a B20 VTEC build! Watch as we push the limits of our Honda CRV RD1, reaching an exhilarating 8k RPM. Join us on this exciting journey in our Mod My CRV build series and learn how to enhance your ride! #HondaTuning #VTECBuild #CRVModGates
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[@devindean1167]

Finally! So tired of reading arguments on forums. Don’t leave a thing out man!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks for sharing Devin. 👍!

[@Michal_S0L]

I agree, I discovered more overlooked things watching your videos than reading those old forums

[@afgaming3609]

Much agreed thank you for documenting this process

[@LemondzzPvP]

Only thing that would make this better is links to the products that you bought but thank you so much for this video!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I can add links, but I really didn't buy most of this trough Amazon. What did you need?

[@LemondzzPvP]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech my bad just now seeing this, where did you pick up the head plug, and the vtec oil return line? also a link to the gates water pump kit would be sweet

[@L.I.F.E_grows]

Yes I have a 301 k manual 2000 crv that I'm currently about to do this to and your video was greatly appreciated I will be tryna daily boost it with the s1 build driveshaft and locking plates cuz those stock driveshafts arent too great with more power

[@TradingBotWizard]

Amazing video. 🙌 The B20 distributor does work in fact, but you have to cut an ear off to make it fit, and only one bolt will line up to attach it to the head. Not ideal, but it does work, if someone wants to go budget, or, if they want to just get it running before their new distributor comes in

[@C4vts180]

Just found your channel. Your content is badass. Keep going ma friend. And i am sure that crv wants k24 block with k20 head😈

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Appreciate it!! And yes when this b series pops, k series is going in.

[@germanresendiz3778]

Those crazy VTEC Frankenstein builds 🎉🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@SRDmotorsports]

Awesome video and that RD1 is just right up my taste!!! always been a fan of RD1 but this time your crv 😊

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks man, you got a nice channel brother!

[@SRDmotorsports]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech thank you::: love how your rd1 sounds sadly we on the other side of the world for a beer 😅

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

@@SRDmotorsports 🍻

[@kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832]

Thank you so much sir you gave me confidence to this to my b20 (someday) you explain everything so easily

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

All the best

[@lunlun2930]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech will the b20 with vtec cam have reliability issue?

[@anotherdedchannel]

​@@lunlun2930nah works great, no fundamental difference in a non vtec vs vtec block besides the oil port in the head missing which isn't an issue

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Looks great 👍 I can't wait to see the finished build! 😁

[@Camo-Dan]

Great video, loved watching this . I want to have a b series b20 in my crx someday. Your garage is well lit and so nice! Super fun.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Always wanted a CRX. Most appreciated Dan. Take care man

[@quinton7854]

great video, im planning on doing this whenever i get home from the military to my DA but bought the LS/V package from JHP so now the big problem is finding the right head

[@HIReving]

I have 99’ Honda crv m/t thinking about install B16A heads, also want OBD1 conversions. Delete crank position sensor, knock sensors and eliminate down streams O2 sensors. Love it ❤ good job!

[@germanresendiz3778]

Sweet let us know how it goes 🎉

[@kalmtraveler]

great video! I always wanted to do something like this on my old Prelude that had the grandfather B-series, B20A but it was a bit more work because in addition to the oil supply, we had to slightly open up I think the 4 outer most head bolt holes (like the belt side and transmission sides of the motor) since those were slightly not in line with the newer B series heads, and that pretty much meant requiring a custom head gasket too instead of using its original, or a VTEC head gasket. Unrelated though - if you wanted to take it one step further, get some Integra Type R style pistons for the CRV block for extra compression and thus more high end power, and some beefier connecting rods to handle the higher RPMs long term.

[@germanresendiz3778]

Yes I’m doing the same Build for my EJ8 Coupe !!!! 🎉

[@Mike-ry4ti]

Awesome build dude, I run an Opel Vectra (GM car) electric/ hydro power steering pump in my prelude, just two short hoses to and from the rack- that way you can toss your belt driven pump. You do need to be running at least an 80A alternator however...

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Very nice!

[@REDDPVNK]

Can you give me the link for the oil supply line at around 2:30 please

[@saleplains]

i wanna do this so bad. i love my '00 CR-V but it is a bit low on power especially on long climbs at freeway speeds. excellent video.

[@michaelballman6938]

Absolutely incredible video, thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@dagoose01212]

Any chance you could help me trouble shoot this CRV? Bought it from you, it's currently DOA

[@bigjoel360]

Like the safety shoes 👟 😂!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol, the adidas slides are super comfortable, lol.

[@JJBanuelos]

Coming along pretty nice! Part 2 looks to be a little spicy

[@doubleclutchin6860]

Awesome video bro! Very good information. Looking forward to your next video. I still want to do a budget Honda build after my 32. BTW, very nice PPE on your steal toe shoe lol. You know, that's the real master tech right there. 😁

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

😆, I know you have the same work shoes bro..lol.

[@doubleclutchin6860]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech I do actually 😂😂😂😂

[@andrearce1099]

I bought a car with this setup boosted. Wanting to tune it up and get it tuned. When looking for spark plugs and wires, am i getting those for the b16 motor? Or is it wires for a b16 and plugs for a b20? Someone please help me

[@jonathannieves1758]

Great work bro! Can’t wait to start working on mine 🔥

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks Brother 👍!

[@anthonychavira578]

What hoses did you get for radiator I bought a car that this was already done to it its in a 2000 EM1 civic want to change hoses but everything I order I always have to send back because nothing ever fits ...

[@catsinflames4598]

what did you do for jumper harness for dizzy? and tuning?

[@LinearJaguar_7JR]

Does the new oil fitting on the head have a torque spec?

[@meccasda9]

What power steering pump and pressure line did you use?

[@mendybendy.1]

when doing the swap what kind of head gasket did u use cus in having trouble with mine

[@joshuariding9932]

Did you sell this a while back? I think I saw it for sale on marketplace.

[@emmanuelherrera9348]

What size is the fitting for the oil line?

[@dr.mantistoboggan4746]

Where does your compression end up?

[@juanmolina862]

With b20 should I buy b20b or b20z to put a b16 head?

[@maganamfg]

can you use a b16 water pump instead of b18?

[@CaptainTexas92]

Another banger. Still debating on Vtec/non Vtec just for the reliability sake. I forgot to ask you on the other video, being that your throttle body and IACV are automatic transmission units have you been having erratic idle issues?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

So after the manual swap i did go to a manual throttle body and ecu.. / the car wouldn't idle high enough with the ac on... the compressor would kick on and off. Even with the ecu and throttle body. /Now the car is vtec, I'm running a socketed obd 1 ecu - p28. Using honda tuning suite it idles great, I have full control of the idle... ac on and off. Its a wonderful tool. So, it is more reliable now than ever... I see and control everything.

[@CaptainTexas92]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech that’s what I heard. Apparently the only way to totally fix it is to run M/T harnesses, IACV, and T/B. Thanks for the update good to know.

[@23ontrack]

Great video explaining I have a question what oil pump did u use? 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

ACL race

[@Jason-nk4yr]

Liking the upgrades

[@pablom8854]

What injectors would you recommend for a stock B18? I'll upgrade to VTEC probably next year but I kinda need new injectors now :S

[@dc5_nano935]

What head gasket did you use for head ?

[@marvinreyes6270]

Hi i have b20 none vtec i will change vtec head how is the wiring im using p28 ecu

[@nevertooslow7254]

What mm gasket did you use for this

[@Onedeepdrew]

First time doing a head swap, what brand and size torque wrench you using? Thanks in afvance

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

1/2 snapon

[@turbodc2002]

Did you have to take the head or block to machine shop prior to install?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I would recommend it.

[@davendaven6553]

i plan on doing a b20 vtec would i be able to use a gsr b18 head on it? been seeing i can but no one i’ve seen has done it

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Yes sir. Pretty much the same stuff , the intake manifold is where it gets alittle different.

[@jacksonevans9378]

You’ve kept the original cams and valve cover for this swap?

[@peterbryant3584]

Great explanation nice video bro

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Most appreciated!

[@DeputyMikesRc]

Where did you get all your hardware? Like the plug to stop the oil on the head

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

It’s a blox VTEC kit

[@DeputyMikesRc]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech great 👍 thanks

[@billiedean9218]

I'm doing a 98 crv 5 speed manual with itr head. What exhaust manifold or header do I use? Do I get a b20 header or one for the head

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Got to use an b20 awd header. The pipe is going to need to have a curve in it to clear the awd transmission.

[@lingling6021]

Did you do anything to the block or is it all stock? In all the forums i would read in people would say to us different rods and pistons and back and forth arguments

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Its stock

[@mcea91]

Does taking the oil from before the oil filter lower oil psi, require more oil to run or starve the system from lubrication?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I don’t think it affects the psi, I do run alittle more oil though

[@anotherdedchannel]

I actually think most oil filter sandwich plates run filtered oil out of their ports. It usually doesn't bypass the filter.

[@u2asian456]

@Donnythelatemodeltech Thanks Donnie for the series. Trying to have all the parts on hand when I do my conversion. What radiator hose did you go with? Have a part number or link?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

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[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Some of those details are in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX7ZnYqNfNmYZrs

[@u2asian456]

Thank you. I somehow missed it in that video.

[@u2asian456]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech Sorry man, one more...What B16/B20 step-down dowel pins did you buy that went over the APR head studs? There are some you have to ream out and I'd rather not have to do that.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

@@u2asian456 this is the listing www.ebay.com/itm/221083079390?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=A-xZDM8EQ2q&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=7NvwI_1ZS1i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@abelbalderrama7380]

What head gasket did you use please and thanks

[@anotherdedchannel]

I'd recommend golden eagle gasket as it's made for ls vtec.

[@evolee8949]

.030 head gasket?

[@sanityapparel]

This looks like a fun projects, will it pass smog? Or you don't have to where you are?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No smog in Texas. Its converted to ob1... so I will not be able to renew the registration this year.. but next year it just has to pass a safety inspection and I'm good.

[@sanityapparel]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech Awesome! Everything here has to be 1976 or earlier to be smog exempt. Otherwise you need a special exception that takes an act of god to be given.

[@allennance6748]

Cam timing without adjusting cam gears ?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Are you asking a question or just talking shit? Jesus.

[@allennance6748]

@Donnythelatemodeltech No trash talking. Can u bolt b16 head to b18-20 block without adjustable cam gears and it and the timing line up ?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

@ yes

[@alexgg7499]

Where does the b 16 head came from which car? Im new at this

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

1999 civic si

[@whatsbehindu]

is that a stock bottom end?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Yes

[@whatsbehindu]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech how has it held up? do u worry when revving high?

[@OilLightReset]

@@whatsbehindu holding up fine, I did lower the rev limit to 7800

[@whatsbehindu]

@@OilLightReset oh okay cool

[@jefunftmarket9132]

Dowel pin go to intake side?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Recommend exhaust side, I don’t it really matters …….

[@TheMrmagic101]

Why the type r water pump?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Teeth

[@TheMrmagic101]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech more teeth more cooling more redline?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No, more teeth = larger pulley. Correct length for the timing belt.

[@angusmustill3281]

Does the head need to be bored to work?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Best , to have the head resurfaced before installation.

[@thebigone6298]

In your opinion, why do many people prefer to use Vtec instead of Mivec

[@tommygauthier2574]

What does your tune look like in this thing?are you able to send me the map?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Street tune, you probably wouldn’t want it

[@TrackSol]

Can you rev to 8K rpm with the stock B20 rods?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I can, but, no sure for how long.

[@TrackSol]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech Haha, SEND IT!

[@AdinSLaboy]

love it

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks for sharing bro!

[@marvinreyes6270]

Hi bro just asking if my engine b20 im using gsr head

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

What’s up?

[@FranciscoElizade]

Omg do not boost it u mite blow it up unless u did the sleeves . But b18 block wit 16 heads will scream like N o other. Fast AF 😂 yee

[@jdmgatekeeper5849]

Im so confused on the part where you torque the head bolts. Overall it’s 80ft pounds. So you first torque it to 20 and then you torque it to 60? Aren’t you supposed to go 20 first and then 80?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

20 60 80 with arp studs. Oem bolts 20 60. I didn't record the 80ftlbs step. I got a phone call during the recording and just forgot.

[@jdmgatekeeper5849]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech makes total sense now. Thank you!

[@ConnorPawlowski]

can someone post up the gates timing kit he used in this video?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Links in the description now. amzn.to/3WoQsAs

[@ConnorPawlowski]

​@Donny The Late Model Tech thanks, I picked up my 01 awd crv today so I'm prepping for next month. Head already has a burnt valve so perfect time

[@ConnorPawlowski]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech One more question, did you just use a b16 coolant inlet housing? or what engine did you get that from? and then which hose did you use?

[@dr.mantistoboggan4746]

The Aisin kit on rock auto is better, uses mitsuboshi belt too.

[@MrBulagor]

👍👍👍

[@ekelo]

made it look so ez

[@thetigertooth4896]

Off topic but you look like marks long lost brother lol

[@martinrascon1350]

Vtec more work than its worth

[@K24dc2r]

U think so?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Honestly, it's a great upgraded , the car definitely has way more get up and go. Totally worth it to me.

[@K24dc2r]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech could you make a video of it running? I have a b18cr head laying around and a 98 crv 5MT I was thinking of doing this upgrade. Curious to see how it goes

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

@96itr69 oh yeah, I've got some editing to do and will have it up hopefully next Friday.

[@K24dc2r]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech awesome 👌

[@joeaguilar2748]

Borachooo00

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