B-series
B16A
B16A DOHC VTEC
Displacement
1.6L (1595cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
150-170 PS depending on generation and market (JDM SiR II commonly quoted at 170 PS)
Torque
150 N-m (111 lb-ft) @ 7000 rpm
Compression
10.2:1
Bore × Stroke
81.0mm x 77.4mm
Valvetrain
DOHC VTEC
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI (multi-point)
OBD
OBD0
Redline
8,000-8,200 rpm
Years
1989-2000
Factory Fitment
Civic SiR (EF9, EG6, EK4), CRX SiR (EF8), Del Sol SiR, Civic Si (EM1, as B16A2 in USDM); Integra XSi (DA6/DA8), CRX SiR (EF8), Civic SiR (EF9); Integra XSi (DA6/DA8), Civic SiR/SiRII (EG6), Civic Ferio SiR (EG9), CR-X del Sol SiR (EG2), Civic SiR/SiRII (EK4), Civic Ferio SiR (EK4); Integra (DA8, 1989-1993); Integra (DA6, 1989-1993); CRX (EF8, 1989-1991); Civic (EF9, 1989-1991)
Notes
The original VTEC performance engine. First-generation (EF-era) and second-generation (EG/EK-era) versions differ in intake, compression, and output; specs vary by market. Extremely common swap into EF/EG/EK chassis.
Swaps using the B16A
Guides mentioning the B16A
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
Expert
24 hours (four 6-hour days, including stripping the donor front cut)
B16A Engine Swap into a Second-Generation Honda CRX (ED9)
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
Expert
4-6 days (can be split into stages)
Honda Prelude JDM Digital Climate Control (DCC) Conversion
Expert
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
Difficult
8-12 hours (plus paint and sealant cure time)
Honda Fit (GK) Halogen-to-Projector Headlight Retrofit
Easy
30-45 minutes
Honda Fit Adhesive Door Sill Cover Installation
Difficult
6-10 hours
Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit