The B18A1 was then updated to a B18B1 that was found in the 1994-2001 Acura Integra RS/LS/GS bodies. The B18B1 became a popular engine swap candidate, often referred as an 鈥淟S swap鈥?among Honda enthusiasts. The reason for your rebuild can range from refreshing an engine with hundreds of thousands of miles, to wanting to extract every bit of performance, and everything in between. Its never been easier to search through thousands of custom rims to find that perfect fit for your car. This 鈥渉ybrid鈥?engine never came as original equipment in any Honda or Acura vehicle, but horsepower junkies in search of an edge can come with some very creative combinations. The first B18 engine seen stateside was the B18A1 in the 1990-1993 Acura Integra RS/LS/GS. In 1997, the Type-R was introduced stateside and the USA-spec B18C5 made 195 hp @ 8,000 rpm and 130 ft-lbs of torque. This 1.7L put out 170 hp @ 7,600 rpm and 117 ft-lbs of torque @ 8,000 rpm. This engine setup with basic bolt-ons and tuning put down 200 reliable horsepower to the tires! Take out your bolt setup and get ready for the next piece, the Hub. The Tubo and even lighter S-Tubo take up far less room than the standard inner tube - which can be extremely important in a light weight bikepacking set up where space is already at a premium.
The older MTF was clear but slightly yellow in color, the newer fluid is even more clear, but with a slight pinky-brown tinge. The powder coating is hold up very well even with running through lots of weedy trails. Urethane is a rubber-type material that is very flexible and will hold up well in the case of an accident. This version performed well in the market because of its fuel efficiency and size. The owner of this vehicle actually blew his factory B18C and replaced it with a cheaper first-generation JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) B16A. Every Danvers car owner wants their Honda to be in the best condition possible. The first time the B16-series set foot on American soil was in the B16A3-powered 1994-1995 Honda del Sol. The more popular B16A2 was spotted in the 1996-1997 Honda del Sol and in 1999-2000 when Honda reintroduced the Civic Si in a coupe form.
It was the first time the Civic chassis (other than the del Sol) came with a B-Series from the factory in the United States. The B18C engine inherits the best of all the B-Series has to offer, with a 1.8L displacement and DOHC VTEC technology. The 1999 Civic Si came with a B16A2 engine and was a huge hit with Honda enthusiasts nationwide. Sporting the same 160-hp rating and 1.6L displacement, the popular B16A2 was a nice fit to the Civic coupe. The B16A2 was also seen in the European-spec 1992-2000 Honda Civic VTi. The B16A1 variant can be found in the European-spec Honda CRX and Honda Civic from 1989-1991. It had a 1,595-cc displacement, 10.2:1 compression ratio, and 160 hp. The B16A was first found in the 1989-1993 Japanese-spec Honda Integra RSi and XSi vehicles. The B18C could be found in many different variations, similar to the B16A where the Japanese-spec engines were simply B18C, while the American-spec were B18C1s in the GS-R and B18C5s in the Type-R. Notice the difference in the valve cover (it is not equipped with VTEC) compared to the VTEC B-Series engines.
To identify any B-Series engine, the letter B is normally followed by two numbers鈥攚hich designates the displacement of the engine鈥攁nother letter and in the case of US-spec engines, a final number. While there was no way to differentiate between the two engines, the Type-R B18C built 197 hp compared to the Si-R version鈥檚 178 hp. Here is a 1999 Civic Si equipped with a complete B18C5 Type-R engine. Though it looks stock, the LS block has actually been rebuilt with Type-R pistons and topped with a Type-R head. By combining the bottom end of the 2.0L and the head of a VTEC B-Series version, many enthusiasts were able to extract plenty of torque and high-end horsepower for their Hondas. It was a 1.8L that made 160 hp and 128 ft-lbs of torque with dual Keihin carburetors. The beauty of the 1.8L powerplant, however, was its 121 ft-lbs of torque. Its specs varied slightly from the existing B16As, keeping the 1595-cc displacement, but bumping to a 10.4:1 compression ratio and an output rating of 160 hp @ 7,800 rpm and 111 ft-lbs of torque @ 7,000 rpm. Here we can find a smooth 3.5 litre naturally aspirated V6 powerplant that generates 206 kW of power and 339 Nm torque.
