Why People Love Honda's B16/B18 So Much

[@bonamin]

BEFORE I even watch the video, I'll tell you why I always wanted one, why I bought one, and why I was right to love it in the first place. - They output a lot of power for their size. Like seriously a lot. 100-130HP/L is common. - They sound like they are gonna rip themselves apart while they actually outlive everything. - The SOUND. No other 4-cylinder comes even close at least in stock form. - B Series are actually super fuel efficient engines when driven normally. - You basically get TWO engines in one package. Daily Grocery + Monster at your command. - Most of them came bolted on to very, VERY enjoyable cars. - They were also mated to super-sweet close ratio gearboxes. - You can modify them to ridiculous levels. - They are as easy to work-on as it gets. I actually work on mine myself. (I'm not a mechanic) - NINE THOUSAND RPM. Plus the number one reason for me, which won't even bother most people, but still, definitely the No1 reason for me: These engines were made by Honda, and they were the LAST engines Mr. Soichiro saw before he left this world.

[@atom608]

2ZZGE pretty much a poor mans b18 type r. got mine in my modded japan import celica for 5k NZD while the proper type r spec b18s here are going near 20k nzd for what 10 more hp? plus mine came with body kit, nice rims and an exhaust

[@bonamin]

​@@atom608 Well...... A poor man's Type-R is the GSR B18. An even more poor man's Type-R, is the B16A. Although quite good, the 2ZZ is not "B18C good". :)

[@katzicael]

I had a '96 JDM Type R Integra, and that engine with a nice intake/exhaust was just sublime sounding, and was always exciting to drive/thrash.

[@265justy]

SR16VE from a Pulsar VZR N1...

[@bradpnw1897]

My brother had a 99 white Acura Type R and that engine as you said was amazing one of the only cars that truly scared me it was violent. And LOVED to be revved! If you don't know what you're doing you can easily get in trouble especially in the rain. Amazing engine, super light car

[@265justy]

@@bradpnw1897 The bulk of Type Rs that came here were JDM Honda imports from Japan... Apparently the JDM models had a few extra horses over the UK/Irish spec... And they were easily recognisable. The JDM models had the square headlamps while the UK spec had the round twin lamps..

[@MrBluePoochyena]

@@265justy The square front is so sexy. I honestly hate (not a lot) how the Integra looks for rest of the world. I've never really liked any modern car with dual rounded headlights per side

[@Brock_Landers]

Thank you sir! I have always loved Hondas. I am 39 and I still have a 709 whp EJ8 1997 Civic coupe with a fully built LSVTEC (B18 VTEC with a BIG turbo). I have also built a J32A turbo, six speed manual swapped 2001 Accord, and now I'm building a 2004 Acura TL with a six speed manual swap and a GTS3582 turbo.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

It is mind blowing that Honda built a 200hp VTEC four cylinder engine in the early 1990’s, while other Japanese companies were still using V6’s or Turbo 4’s to make 190hp. Even American V8’s only pushed 220hp.

[@trackshun]

It’s cause honda’s the best🙂

[@alstound]

As a result of high power/displacement ratio, torque is pretty much non-existent.

[@zmaxdudeonline7854]

Most V8's in America are more intended for torque or smoothness. Not for the power. The few V8's actually being used for power put out a good average of 3-400 hp. Not down playing Honda of course, absolute legends

[@MrAnonymousRandom]

VTEC engines rely too much on extending the red line to achieve high HP numbers. You won't be able to rev that high in every day driving conditions. There's also the issue of low torque.

[@trackshun]

@@MrAnonymousRandom ehh, true, but not necessarily in thiss case. Throwing a 4cyl 200hp all motor engine in say, a mustang chassis, is stupid and overall would have the most negative torque/weight ratio of all time. But the thing about the 4cyl is the chassis’ that theyre used with. So theoretically, a 4cyl engine will perform (at least torque wise) to the standards of the owner trying to push power, whilst still maintaining high horsepower numbers. Vtec engines originally came N/A, therefore the vtec system naturally made more power as well as extended the rev range. As for torque, those small engines that love to rev up high, quickly through the powerband, don’t need this torque to match the hp acheived. And as for not being able to drive it everyday, there’s nothing that sleeves, e85, a fluctuating cooling system, and a good tune can’t do.

[@10GreenDragon10]

In 2013 I bought my 00 black em1 with a b18c1 swap, a professional dude from Charlotte NC rebuilt the whole engine for me, exactly 10 years later now the engine still holds up pretty good. I don't know what I would do without my car, I missed it so much for 3 long days due to both axle replacement, I was so happy to meet her again when job was done.

[@CyroTheSpider]

In the 90's HONDA, you'd get a hatchback with the same power as most turbo engines at that time. Because of no turbo and FWD, the car would be incredibly light, so more acceleration. The car also felt incredibly responsive and the torque delivery was consistent throughout the whole rev range. And then there's the suspension geometry of those old hatchbacks. You'd essentially get double wishbone suspension, which, again is unheard of in a FWD car. Because of Honda's meticulous suspensions tuning, you'd get a car which would very gently oversteer (not understeer as most FWD cars), giving you more rotation in the corner. Nothing comes close these days to old Hondas if you also factor in how low priced and reliable these cars were.

[@kasuraga]

Yup~! I have a 90 integra 4 door and one of the nicest things about it, is with a decent but basic coil over setup, you have a REALLY nice neutral balanced car. Just a hint of understeer, but with the ability to get just that bit of oversteer to give it good rotation around tighter turns. even the B18 nonvtec engine is really good with some basic bolt ons and tuning. Really good torque and power for the size. They're really nimble cars. They're also the EASIEST cars to work on. Everything is pretty simple. You don't run into a lot of funky engineering when trying to work on them, just a few annoying quirks from being a RHD first car (alternator is under the brake master cylinder on LHD cars, making alternator swaps difficult compared to RHD cars)

[@TheDalitis8]

Hondas from the late 80s to the early 2000s are essentially the best cars ever made all things considered. Especially the numble Civics, CRXs and Integras.

[@ellisjackson3355]

Old generation of Honda engineers. Putting racing DNA into economy cars for everyone. People who weren't even into racing would say "I like my civic, it's nice to drive."

[@ellisjackson3355]

@@kasuraga I had 2 DB1 Integras (what you have) and I enjoyed them. Same engine in each one (non VTEC b18) with just an intake, header, and hack job exhaust with no cat, I was shooting crazy flames out of it. On the stock computer. This was years before all these goofy/obnoxious burble pop crackle tunes that people get now

[@kasuraga]

@@ellisjackson3355 db1s are really nice looking but good god is finding parts impossible. mines not in great shape and it never will be because of how rare they are lol. i got lucky that a friend gave me a deal on an oem lip spoiler. ive been having kids lately come up to my house asking to buy it and im just like, fuck no. I've had that car over a decade and ill have it till im dead haha

[@Donyce19]

Longtime Honda fans watch these videos to verify the info. You get a A+ sir 💪🏿

[@rmp5s]

"VTEC kicking in" has kinda become a meme but, man...you really DO feel it. Many moons ago, I had a 5th gen Prelude and was VERY surprised how pronounced it was. That car was gorgeous, too...had it less than a month when it was totaled. Hadn't even made a payment yet. I was heartbroken. RIP, 2001 Prelude.

[@boosted_john]

Hey thanks for the feature! That was a fun surprise haha. Also I just swapped a stock Integra GSR engine into my civic and with my turbo kit made 479whp. Stock internals. Pretty awesome.

[@J3Fox00]

Pretty sweet bro, even a stock B16A is capable of over 400whp kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGLOgZ-rg8iId9U

[@leewright7623]

Mad 👍

[@YurandX]

Great episode 👍 I love my Civic with a b18c4 swapped in. Modding it was a joy, changing manifolds, putting in Ek9 typer's cams, giving the car shortest possible gearing, tuning the ecu - i wish i could do it again :D Such agile little engine with beautiful noise coming from it.. ..im going for a ride now 😄

[@trackshun]

What’s a b18c4?/which car does it come in? I’ve only heard of b18c & b18c1

[@YurandX]

@@trackshun its a motor from English, Rover based Civic Aerodeck (MB6/MC2). Out of factory its made to be economical, e.g. its head got lowest flow of any b series engine, it has stupid IAB and tiny exhaust to limit performance & improve efficiency; I guess its kinda similar to B18c1 - Integra GSR's motor

[@joe187976]

​​@@YurandX iv got one the mb6 vtis. Great car im waiting on the s80 4.4 fd to arrive it should make a difference.

[@GavinY]

basically it also looks beautiful with that symmetric square neat cam cover

[@AwesomeCREEPER77]

Feel very blessed! I got myself my b18c1 swapped ej1 and my 09 si with k20z3 😍

[@wrichie8015]

Back in 2004 I put together a B18 swap with b16 transmission in my old 1991 Crx Hf along with numerous other mods , that car freaken ripped and took the abuse of being bounced off the Rev limiter numerous times a day just about every day of the 7 years that i owned and daily drove the car took out a lotta fox body mustangs with that b18 ,best engine family ever made Imho

[@GIZZMOTORSPORTS]

Want to see what you can do all motor B series on pump gas? Modded B16B, B18C5, B20 in my garage.

[@TherealToppo]

I miss my b16a and k20a2, can't lie. The sound alone

[@triuvm]

It was that brrrrr sound the b18b made that was infectious. If you had any aftermarket intake on it after 4k rpm onward even more satisfying. Just that characteristic engine note was nice even if it was non VTEC.

[@kamilzmich5961]

I loved the b20vtec, plenty of torque that the b16/18 lacked for relaxed/street driving, and sounded even more amazing after hitting vtec. Now running a boosted b18 and it's a beast in itself :) Amazing how easy it is to make good power compared to other engines - when it puts down the same power NA as others are with boost

[@bagfumbler]

I love my b20v, my complaint with b16s and b18s is the lack of torque in traffic, and stop and go situations. with a b20v you have all the torque at low rpm

[@user-qw9xv1xx3p]

B20v stock bottom with a built head. Chipped ecu no rev limiter, mega fun!!

[@humachine5226]

@@bagfumbler I know what you mean, I love my b20b crv 5spd too. It chirps the tires when Im too heavy footed, b20v one day in the future.

[@jessewilkins8415]

they have plenty of torque for a lil crx or a hatch with bunch of weight reductions

[@GuiannoBaartman]

B18b with cams and vtec pistons is already a beast

[@HondAcura111]

Excellent video! I have an 03 RSX Type S with some bolt ons and absolutely love the K series but one day I will also own a B series build.

[@wifeplower8207]

29 and I still have my 98 ek hatch back with a b20 non Vtec b16 trans full bolt ons get some great runs from these motors aswell

[@nboy7]

Love these new documentary videos you have now. Wow youve come a long way from simple compilations with no commentary, to amazing well researched videos like this speaking clearly in a language you didnt speak so well only a couple years ago. Inspirational !

[@VisioRacer]

I appreciate it very much, sir!

[@k1e1v1i1n]

I have a major issue with this video. V-tech doesn't "turn on". It kicks in yo!

[@robertaBooey69]

It’s simple they made 100 hp per liter unlike any car before add to a capable chassis it was the golden era of Honda engines

[@journeyquest1]

Not mine. 145hp for a B18. You had to have the R model to get that.

[@tony_5156]

Damn that’s impressive A Saab 9000 turbo has about 87HP per liter

[@DeanandLisa1803]

I’m Aussie and owned a 2000 (build #120) DC2R with the full Mugen package..Wifey said she could here me coming from streets away..Always rolled in with the twin loop off rev but boy when it opens up at full song! Really miss the Honda days 😢

[@johnnelwhite]

I have the b16 in my em1 and I have a 95 civic 4dr with a jdm b18c gsr. The b series is definitely a classic engine

[@evanjackson7233]

Your 4-door is definitely a sleeper

[@johnnelwhite]

@@evanjackson7233 lol most definitely with a little drop on some light hx rims it definitely shocks alot of people

[@Sonny351]

God, I love these high revving Honda engines. The Sound, the power output and of course VTEC, which is undoubtedly a masterpiece of engineering! Now you have to do a video with the awesome S2000s F-Series. I'm lucky to own one since a few months. It makes so much fun with its 240HP and 9000RPM. It just screams for more revs. A dream has come true and I love to drive it so much.

[@jsternberg]

What a well-researched and thoughtful video! I’d love to see you tackle other motors in the same way. The F series, or even other iconic motors like LS, etc.

[@VisioRacer]

Thanks! Will do!

[@nos4me]

F series is basically a prototype for the K series

[@AnotherMotorist]

Had a b18c1 dc2 gsr couple decades ago. I thought it had double vtec when I first got acquainted but it was the secondary butterflies opening. First time going WOT to 8k+ rpm was like waaaaa...WAAAAA *AAAAAAAAH*

[@Denver1976Man]

I love the B16. Easy to work on and bullet proof. only car i have ever rebuilt in the car with ease. love the k24s as well.

[@AcuraLvR82]

Great video, especially love the old footage of the factories and Spoon racing in Best Motoring. Forgot to mention the ls motor. The b18a1/b1 non vtec 1.8 liter motors still performed quite well and if you also put a b16 head on them and chip the ecu it was an instant 200hp. A lot of people did this and the b20/vtec and didnt upgrade the bottom end for the higher revs. For that reason a lot of engines got destroyed over the years and now finding any unmolested b series vtec is dang near impossible. And thus the prices for them over here are going through the wazoo.

[@devinyang9581]

I love my B16a2 in the Em1 Si

[@kasuraga]

finding cranks that aren't trash is hard especially. You cant turn them down if you trash a journal cause of the nitride coating on them.

[@AcuraLvR82]

@@kasuraga Correct. I sell honda parts to fund my own projects and can attest all B series stuff is hard to find these days. Especially crankshafts, cylinder heads, blocks, etc.

[@kasuraga]

@@AcuraLvR82 It's probably cheaper to just do a kswap these days. I've got a b18 build that needs a full overhaul, including a B17 GSR transmission that needs to be gone through and all I think is "damn K series are getting cheap these days"

[@AcuraLvR82]

@@kasuraga Im at the finishing end of a k swap and I can assure you its definitely not cheaper. There is no such thing as cheap, no matter B or K series to do things the right way. Its nearly impossible to find any B or K car i the yards anymore, as most cars are being sold at auction by dealers exploiting the fact. The aftermarket parts you need for k swaps are far more expensive, and there are a lot of them you will need. Also replacement parts like timing chains, guides, etc are much more pricey and should only be purchased directly from Honda. Personally, im at about 5k in my swap and still have not finished exhaust yet. And thats after getting my k24a2 and 6 speed from a local u-pull.

[@DroneStrike1776]

I had a Civic Si B16A2 engine. 1.6l 160hp and 8000 RPM. I loved that car.

[@JohnPaulCamposHohnerAnacleto]

I am working on my 2000 Honda Civic Si. The engine has been fully maintenanced and rejuvenated. 145K highway miles. Ordered two new front fenders. Currently working on a full paint job, ordered new Kombat style Veilside Spoiler, Underflow kit and Full Wings West Avenger Body Kit (Polyurethane). Currently, I am looking for the Axis Neo rims. I have existing Camber Kit with Eibach Coilovers that are adjustable. This will be a tribute car to the Civic Heist.

[@numberpirate]

Those Hondas all had dual wishbone front suspensions during the 1990s. Civic stopped in 2000, Accord stopped in 2013, Acura TL stopped in 2016. Honda has slowly been getting rid of its dual wishbone fronts. I say this as an H series owner:)

[@999benhonda]

even the humble D series was nothing to scoff at. Even the most basic versions were rev happy little engines. But for those who craved power, the B series made sense over building up a D series.

[@gergoantal1066]

I have a D14Z1 with a D16Y2 VTEC head and intake from a 400.000 kilometer donor engine, and an aftermarket manifold + a tuned ecu to make all of it work.It's still capable of 40 MPG while revving to 7.700 RPM (the d14 block can rev higher than a d16 without killing itself in the process) Haven't measured the power but should be around 130 hp, it moves the 1 tonne chassis of my 1999 EJ9 really well.The D series is often overlooked over the B series but D series parts and mods are significantly cheaper in my experience and they get wonderful gas mileage.I have an LSD in my car as well.With some basic OEM strut bars and Koni street shocks it's a really fun package that you can drive like granny and get 40 mpg or hoon it around with good result.

[@t3h51d3w1nd3r]

I had a del sol with a B16, an eg civic with a B16 which I sold to buy a S2000 and now I have a CRZ, but the B16 civic was by far the most fun. Great noise out of them, so fun to rev, planted to the ground.

[@J3Fox00]

Agreed 100%. Funnily enough, my dad owns both an ‘05 S2000 and a Milano red ‘95 Del Sol VTEC (B16A3), as well as an ‘02 RSX-S and ‘03 CL Type S 6MT (A lot I know, crazy ain’t it?). Out of all of them though, the Sol is easily the best sounding IMO and is my personal favorite.

[@zekezeikitsune2339]

The B16b will always be my poster hero engine! Maybe it lacks in certain segments compared to the larger 1.8L, but the sound alone makes it legendary!

[@MrHart373]

That's what I ended up buying for my nostalgia build. I had the A2 in my 99 years ago, and it was FANTASTIC! It bet most cars it played against in those days, until the boost came in. I always wanted the b16b, so a few years ago, I had the funds and bought another 99, all the CTR accessories... minus the black interior panels, and can't wait to finish up the front end and live one of my dream engines! B series kicks ass!

[@muscleandimports]

The b16b and b18c5 are my favorite honda engines

[@AaronChevy-ks8eb]

It's because they are so reliable, parts are everywhere, eazy to work on and have decent power and run forever.

[@goncalosimao8187]

My father has a Honda civic DX 1.5cc 100hp Imported from California to Portugal, it was a long way kk.

[@coolstorybro9946]

Fixe meu! Eu tenho um Civic 1.5i LS VTEC do meu pai comprado novo em 1998. Estive na California em 2013 e vi alguns civics de 6a geração coupe com motor 1.6. automáticos.

[@goncalosimao8187]

@@coolstorybro9946 O 1.5i LS VTEC é daqueles maquinões que se passam despercebidos mas lá no fundo têm alma de asfalto. Mas o mais fixe são aqueles putos com os saxo´s e os ibiza´s que se picam todos com o meu pai e na verdade nem têm chance kkkkk principalmente porque o meu pai foi condutor tático de ambulância, mas na verdade sinto que um vtec ficaria bem no DX, mas o meu pai quer um "carro fiável", entendo :(

[@giancarlolugo9586]

No N/A 1600cc engine in the world can match the power of the B16, the sound after 6000RPM's it's pure ectasy. -Shingo Shoji 1998.

[@265justy]

SR16VE RED TOP from the Nissan Pulsar VZR N1. 201 HP...

[@giancarlolugo9586]

@@265justy I know the SR16VE from the VZR N1, it's better I just wanted to add shingo's quote from ID.

[@kamilzmich5961]

@@265justy seeing how the n1 version is tuned by autech, it should be compared to a tuned b16b, spoon ones make around 220hp

[@kamilzmich5961]

@@265justy I think you're confusing the vzr and the vzr n1.. The n1 was only sold in Japan with 250 made

[@masons3994]

Have a Del sol with a b16a3, Tanabe Medalion exhaust, intake and a tune and it is an absolute blast. Best powertrain setup for the cost. Good mpg, reliable, easy to repair, cheap parts, sounds amazing, super fun. VTEC go BRRRRRR

[@BobMarley-yq3wi]

Double b18c owner ova hea :) got a stock one and and built one, 227bhp 173lb ft at the crank N/A. Awesome engines!… leaky tho lol

[@majnek2980]

I had swap in hatch B16A SiR-II lot of fun with this cars :)

[@amblyo2706]

The background music was perfectly chosen, once again high quality informative video ❤️

[@VisioRacer]

Highly appreciated!

[@itsokaytobeaselfhatingjew5971]

The sound of the v-tec combined with an open air filter brings back sweet memories.

[@Undertaker93]

Just bought a 1995 Honda Civic Dx with a B16A swap yesterday and my gosh this car is fun asf

[@danielspoon1234]

One of my favourite engines Should check out the isuzu 4jj1 engjne series 2008-2022 there a 3.0l diesel with a timing chain designed to go 500,000kms and they can be built up to 1000hp

[@jasonfabo7126]

I love a stout engine

[@danielspoon1234]

@@jasonfabo7126 me too brother 💪🏻💪🏻

[@christianbutay6240]

Thailand drag diesels use that engine

[@danielspoon1234]

@@christianbutay6240 yes and so does my Isuzu D-Max

[@danielspoon1234]

Also can be compaired with the nissan zd30 and toyotas 1kd/kz

[@7eamGhast]

Dang, well done video!

[@jedahdohma6571]

I had a hatch Civic EK4. Boy it was brilliant to use this B16A2 engine. Nice operation in low revs and racing feeling in the high revs. I got it second hand and the previous owner had installed a custom exhaust that had improved gas flow and better sound. Best thing that worker class money can buy.

[@awgoble1]

Love what you have been doing with your channel!

[@VisioRacer]

Much appreciated, mate!

[@trueno8663]

The sound of that awesome mechanical violence gives me goosebumps!!! 9:52 😃😃😃😃😃

[@duypham76]

I had a gsr. It was a great engine.

[@jasonlavoie4710]

I had 1990 civic Dx with a B18 in it with a little stage 4 turbo and trust me it was lots of fun to play with shocked a lot of people lol

[@Frankie24Accord]

Loving my b18c ‘91 EF.🚀🚀

[@1toonhead]

The only Honda I've ever own was a 1980 Civic with 5 speed manual. Such a fun car to drive, would be interesting to put B16 in it. Brap brap brap Stududududuuuu

[@TonyChang401]

B series was the shit back in in the days. Now it's K swap the world. That B series V-TEC just just hits differently.

[@radelement3987]

Can't wait to finally drive my b20/non vtec ef hatch almost done just need to get a basemap/tune

[@dannylopezcalderon7825]

Amazing video!!!! I would love to see a EZ30 story video!

[@chrispraz5198]

B series has such great sound, and pronounced Vtec crossover.

[@wolfywolfwolf9871]

I have 2 b18c type R engine equipped civic SIR and ek hatch.. always fun to drive. . .

[@robbybesin5751]

Bought a green midori civic ek which had b18c2 in it. Its just a bulletproof. Vtec crossover at 4.5k rpm then revs out to 8.5k.

[@aRni085]

I drive a Honda Civic MB6 with B18C4 and i love it💖

[@OHC444]

I drove a B16A2 swapped civic coupe (EJ8 - it originally had a D16 that bit the dust) for 5 years as a daily, and it was the most fun daily driver I've ever had. I've since turbocharged it and turned the car into a street/ track car. That one engine has lasted me 7 years and still revs to 8.5K regularly under 11PSI. It currently has 290000ish kms on the original stock head, but the pistons and sleeves had to be replaced with stronger aftermarket ones because of the stress. Nothing broke, I was just scared that it would. I'm glad it hasn't blown up yet considering B series are about as much as K series are now. The only person I know that has a turbo car as reliable as mine owns a 1JZ Toyota Soarer, but it's not as fun as the B series (he's wayyyyy faster in 1/4 mile and street tho, I only beat him at the track.)

[@remy08_46]

Great video visioracer 👍. Could you make video for 4g92/6a12 mivec engine? Also sr16 neo vvl. The b16/b18 competitor

[@toytacambery9427]

Oh yeah this makes so much sense to me. I'm a major engine head and totally a car guy so I understood everything said in this video. I even have some info to add to this.....

[@isakjohansson7134]

Man you could make marketing material for these things! Keep up the good work! 🤙

[@VisioRacer]

Much appreciated, Isak!

[@mikeymike2552]

I will put more trust in a 300k mile b16 banging 8k rpm daily than I would into a fresh L15 straight out of the factory. Once honda strayed away from that racing pedigree they had through the late 80's into the early 00's, things just went south... but thats just my $0.02

[@alongjunor7729]

i pray to the Lord, let me have just one opportunity to have this B series as my personal build before i left this world.😢😢 i still remember clearly the first time i encountered with eg6 with B series at traffic light.. it's screaming so much to the point i expect any moment that eg6 hood will pop with all the stud and bolt..but.... it's shift,and screaming,and shifting again..holy molly..i got a goosebumps right now remembering that moment..

[@juciyjcurtis7938]

In South Africa Mercedes was building Honda and they Made a very special AMG Honda ballade(4door civic) and Civic both EG and Ek, the Honda ballade EG came with B18 from the integra called 180e to go with Mercedes Benz codes of 190e

[@malaver1401]

gr8 vid men congrats

[@nick_dizzle]

I used to laugh at these little Honda guys with their little 4 cylinders until I had the pleasure of riding in one of these boosted bad boys 7:02. I must say they're quite impressive lol

[@syrthdr09sybr34]

For sure the best Honda engine to consider for a project is the one you already have. To get serious power out of any of them, you can't go wrong with boost.

[@Zsword92]

My B16a was a pretty solid engine. Although it left a huge blue smoke trail behind whenever going WOT. Needed a top up of oil every 1000km. Only 130,000km at that stage..

[@reza_dc2]

I've bee with B motors for almost 30 years now.. With a BMW M54 530i ( manual trans ) as my daily , I'm fortunate to have a japanese classic in my stable. When I need to run to the store real quick to grab some groceries , I can jump into my 98 Integra RS with a Jspec itr block ( 219 dyno'd at curch's ) and take it for a spirited drive real quick. I have some clips of it on my channel. The motor and car is raw , nothing but oldschool japanese raw power. A fun , simple , yet powerful car.. Any car guy that would jump into my car would have fun driving it. The K motor is another amazing wonder from Honda , having driven a few high powered set up's , it's the new way to make power. For guys like me that want something more on the " original quipment " side of things , the B motor is perfect. It's not the fastest motor but it's fun , enjoying your car from point A to B is what it's all about.

[@sirn3cr045]

Hehe I own a 1999 Integra (DC2/4) VTi-R coupled with a B18C2 and an S80 LSD equipped gearbox. From factory she was pushing 170 horse and 174 nm at 8300RPM, probably the most fun vehicle iv ever owned and I'm NEVER selling her.

[@matthewf1979]

I love the K series engines, but the B series is much more raw and fun to drive. Especially in a lighter car than the RSX.

[@jaimemendoza6261]

Put a lot more power in that rsx and you might feel differently

[@alstound]

But you need an open road to really stretch the B series’ legs. It’s just unresponsive around the city’s stop-go traffic. At least the K does have a low end that makes the car zippier around town.

[@J.Wick.]

I've always been an H-Series guy...But there's no denying how important, and amazing the B-Series is/was. Miss these days of Honda. They're still fun, and all...But just not the same without those little screamers under the hoods. Cheers. Don't forget, there was also a B21 :)

[@cheeseburguhgaming9581]

I never even noticed that the B18a engine is longer then that B18c well ya learn something new everyday

[@mushy18100]

Now that K swaps are a trend. You’d regret selling or swapping the B16B/B18C for sure

[@ItsFriscoBaby]

The lack of RWD conversions is probably because it rotates the wrong way for most other gearboxes

[@baltazard133T]

Hence the reason you see more people doing all wheel drive k series conversions 🤦🤷

[@danielspoon1234]

I don't find it a bad thing these things are an excellent engine for a little corner turner i pefer seeing them at home in the fwd platform not that its not cool seeing them in a rwd platform i just dont think that civics need rwd swaps like people give them rwd is good i love it but theres a place and purpose for everything

[@baltazard133T]

@@danielspoon1234 go check out Jimmy oakes and his rear wheel drive converted 99 drift civic. He put a turbo Nissan k24 in it and that car absolutely rips. It works well for drifting because the wheelbase is about 7 to 10 in longer than a Nissan 240SX especially when you consider he swapped out the entire front subframe and rear subframe and switched in the suspension with geometry included from the original 240 steering and suspension system

[@danielspoon1234]

@@baltazard133T imo that's cool but i like civics more than a civic that we chopped up to drift Because i think not everything has to be a drift car just ruining gods perfect creations jk lol still soinds like a cool build tho and i appreciate your suggestion i love the ka24 Nissan motor

[@baltazard133T]

@@danielspoon1234 LOL if you passed this so-called drift Civic on the street you wouldn't know the difference between it and any other Honda Civic on the street. There's absolutely nothing that gives it away from the appearance that it is anything more than a Honda Civic with wheels and an exhaust. You can hardly even see the intercooler behind the bumper....

[@supermilsimdude3259]

Ive had 3 different b series in my car first was a stock b16a the second a b18c1 (450whp simple rod piston set up that went 10.97 @130) and i now went back to a stock b16b and i gotta say where i live a stock b series is just too fun i dont need raw power as much as i need just a good power band

[@Letsbenumbforever]

I just got my first 92 eg hatch as my first car about 3 months ago and I’ve been loving the experience. I just hope soon I can afford a bseries swap 😅 pricing are getting really high but I’m also really happy with my new z6 swap regardless

[@DanielGonzalez-yn2vi]

Go k series if you swapping go k series you won't regret it the shit is worth it and t right prices are getting higher might as well go k. Years ago b was cheaper but now if you swapping might as well do the damn thing lol

[@415avenues]

Turbo sohc vtec eazy 200hp

[@rcmen2637]

At least you got the z6 if you don't want to go through the trouble of a b swap turbo d series are pretty reliable and super fun

[@Letsbenumbforever]

@@rcmen2637 I have a b18b1 I just rebuilt myself :)

[@ront5689]

I have an Ek3Vi sedan with a 3stage vtev d15b and even that little single cam moves when vtec engages 🔥 love Honda ❤❤

[@91hondafan]

Have 97 spec jdm type r in my ed7 and it is such a blast to drive like a go kart

[@Jstall7543]

I road in a Turbo B18 in a 95 Civic! I Was Very Surprised How Quick it was! Ripper!

[@TheMapleDaily]

Just bought the b18c1 and swapping it into my 99 Civic Coupe!

[@alexvakili1511]

Currently almost done rebuilding a B20 VTEC, with B16 trans and B16 head🤤

[@DeUnoReverseKaart]

Nice bro what setup? I got a b16a2, and i want to use my cill head + gearbox on a b20 crv engine😂👌

[@alexvakili1511]

@@DeUnoReverseKaart P28 chipped ECU, Skunk2 intake, Skunk2 Stage 1 Tuner cams, super tech valve springs and retainers, blox LMA.

[@JazzbLu]

Thank you for this truly awesome video! One thing I would like to note is his picture of the fuel economy add at 1:21 in the video. 67 mpg hwy an 51 mpg city. A Prius or Tesla has a difficult time achieving this level of fuel economy. Yet Honda did it in the 1980's. Where is that fuel efficiency today?

[@kalanisarpi4731]

Weight plays a massive role. Both cars you mentioned weight 1000lbs more then the economy cars of old

[@panther105]

Brilliant. So much information....

[@Built_it_by-alex]

A few months ago I bought an EK with an B16A auto, never in my life I've ever thought I would see this day 🥲 I'm so happy to actually own a B series

[@bigguwapbrixks187]

We can all admit here that Honda rules the naturally aspirated world. Many have built their motors of the back of vtec tech.. toyota vvt, Mitsubishi mivec, nissan sr20s and so on.. PUT SOME RESPECK ON HONDA !

[@cscleghorn]

98 Honda Civic with a JDM Conversion with a tricked out B18 Engine was one of the most fun cars I’ve ever had.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

drooling like homer simpson at these engines!

[@DQSpider]

The VTEC models get all the attention but the non-VTEC engines are still wonderful little engines that are fun to flog and never quit

[@DeUnoReverseKaart]

I got a Delsol SIR e-roof as first car, b16a2 engine original supersprint edition for €500 10 years ago lol(it needed a new clutch) , it had 276.000KM but 1st owner. Exept for a new head gasket @ 350K, and new valve seals... all original and now at 400K + in a new and lighter chassis, compression is still in factory specs and it has 168hp 😎👌 Not to bluff lol, but it smokes civic EK's with the same engine😂👌Only "upgrades" it has are a open supersprint exhaust.. as in no cat converter etc, and a cold air intake system. I also worked at the local Honda dealer for over 8 years, driven all cars.. but B-serie is the OG vtec if you ask me😂 Yes a k is faster and a S2k more agressive, but the vtec kicking in with a b-series always makes you smile😂👌

[@bryantmatthews93]

I love the way the b series induction sound it is good like the j

[@triton199]

recently b18c1 swapped my 96 ek hatch, it's brilliant.

[@PINGPONGBANDIT]

Really cool video, thanks!

[@blueballs5150]

I’ve always wanted to build a gnarly turbo Honda. But man like everything else they are in super high demand right now and therefor too expensive to fit my budget.

[@TheFluffyWendigo]

I own a 1991 Honda Accord LX with the stock F22A1. Single cam, 16 valves, not very fast however I tuned the suspension to work with the 120 or so horsepower I have on tap.

[@hassaannasir9054]

proud B18A1/B18C GSR LS VTEC owner

[@Frost_Tiger]

I like how you added the B20B4 in your video that's I have a 1997 CR-V and want to do stuff idk if it will stick around though but gives me a idea just in case

[@superfast30]

DC2 ITR Vtec crossover is legendary!