B-series
B20B
B20B / B20Z (CR-V)
Displacement
2.0L (1973cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
126-146 hp depending on version
Torque
178-190 N-m (131-140 lb-ft) @ 4800-5500 rpm depending on spec
Compression
8.8:1 or 9.2:1 (early) / 9.4:1 or 9.6:1 (late)
Bore × Stroke
84.0 mm x 89.0 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC (non-VTEC)
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI (multi-point)
Redline
6500-6800 rpm
Years
1996-2001
Factory Fitment
Honda CR-V (RD1); CR-V (US/JDM), Orthia (JDM), Stepwgn (JDM), S-MX (JDM); CR-V (RD2, 1997-2001); CR-V (RD1, 1997-2001)
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
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
Moderate
2-3 hours
Honda Fit (GD): Build a JDM-Style LED Third Brake Light