B-series
B20B
B20B / B20Z (CR-V)
Displacement
2.0L (1973cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
126-146 hp depending on version
Valvetrain
DOHC (non-VTEC)
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Years
1996-2001
Factory Fitment
Honda CR-V (RD1)
Notes
Big-displacement B-series truck motor. The standard bottom end for 'B20VTEC' frankenbuilds (B20 block + B16/B18C VTEC head); thin sleeves limit safe boost on stock block.
Swaps using the B20B
Guides mentioning the B20B
Difficult
2-3 days
JDM B18C (Integra Type R) Engine Swap into an EG Civic
Moderate
2-3 hours
S2000 Steering Wheel Install into a 5th Gen Prelude (SRS Airbag Wheel Swap)
Moderate
3-4 hours
Installing an S2000 Engine Start Button in a 5th-Gen Honda Prelude
Moderate
3-4 hours
OEM Acura TL HID (D2R) Conversion for JDM H4H Headlamps
Easy
15-30 minutes
Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)
Expert
3 weeks (including engine bay respray and certification)
H22A Prelude Engine Swap into an EG Civic