B-series
B16A2
B16A2 DOHC VTEC
Displacement
1.6L (1595 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
160 hp (162 PS) @ 7600 rpm
Torque
150 N-m (111 lb-ft) @ 6500 rpm
Compression
10.2:1
Bore × Stroke
81.0 mm x 77.4 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC VTEC
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI (multi-point)
OBD
OBD2a
Redline
8000 rpm
Years
1992-2000
Factory Fitment
Civic VTi (EU; EG6/EG9/EK4), Civic del Sol VTi (EU; EG), Civic del Sol VTEC (US; EG2), Civic VTi-R (AU/NZ; EK4), Civic Si (US; EM1); Civic (EM1, 1999-2000)
Notes
Widely used export/USDM B16, notably in the 1999-2000 US Civic Si (EM1). Uses a hydraulic-cable-shift compatible layout; a popular swap engine.
Swaps using the B16A2
Guides mentioning the B16A2
Difficult
1-2 days
Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)
Easy
15-30 minutes
Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)
Expert
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
Difficult
6-10 hours
Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit
Difficult
4-6 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) LED Taillight and Rear Fog Light Retrofit
Difficult
3-4 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) HomeLink and Ambient Light Retrofit Using an Acura TSX Overhead Console
Moderate
4-6 hours (plus sealant cure time)
DIY Amber City Lights in Honda Headlight Housings
Difficult
3-5 hours
Diagnosing Dead ECT, CMP and Wideband O2 Signals After a K-Series Conversion Harness Swap