B-series

B20Z2

B20Z2 DOHC (non-VTEC)

Displacement

2.0L (1973 cc)

Configuration

Inline-4

Power

148-150 hp (150-152 PS) @ 6200 rpm

Torque

190 N-m (140 lb-ft) @ 5500 rpm

Compression

9.4:1 or 9.6:1

Bore × Stroke

84.0 mm x 89.0 mm

Valvetrain

DOHC (non-VTEC)

Aspiration

Naturally aspirated

Fuel System

PGM-FI (multi-point)

Redline

6800 rpm

Years

1999-2001

Factory Fitment

CR-V (US), Orthia (JDM)

Notes

Higher-compression second-generation B20 for the later first-gen CR-V, sharing the desirable large-bore block used in B20/VTEC engine swaps.

Swaps using the B20Z2

Guides mentioning the B20Z2

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