In the world of honda fourcylinders, even the smaller k is big. The bseries engines have become the most coveted honda engines. The b d series front block port adapter is made from 6061 alumnum. The first book of its kind, how to rebuild the honda b series engine shows exactly how to rebuild the everpopular honda b series engine. Performance parts and fabrication speedfactory racing. Welcome to the g2ic turbo guide, the ultimate guide to turbocharging your 19901993 integra, the right way. The b series are a family of inline fourcylinder dohc automotive engines introduced by honda in 1989. There are the ones many enthusiasts are familiar with b16, b17, b18, b20b and then there are the oddball engines that really shouldnt have the b in their name b20a and b21a. With the advent of vtec variable valve timing and lift, it became possible to achieve what was otherwise out of reach a strong high rpm power output without compromising low rpm torque and drivability. Download or purchase owners manuals for honda lawn mowers. Tuning potential this section is where things get interesting, as honda vehicles are some of the most popular tuning vehicles in the world. The book explains variations between the different b series designations and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such a tremendous and reliable design.
In this threepart video tutorial, learn from evans tuning how to build a b series honda engine. Bestseller books online xtreme honda bseries engines hp1552. Each kit includes skunk2s highquality dual valve springs and raceproven titanium retainers that are the result of nearly two decades of racing and engine building experience. The book explains variations between the different bseries. For those of you new to the channel, we have a 629hp integra which recently. Introduced to the usdm in 1993 as the powerplant in the prelude in a vtec 2. The main goal behind speedfactory racing was to develop a trusted local business. The goal of this guide is to answer the basic questions many people have when first. Whether intercoolers, radiators, pistons or anything else, we make you fast.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The engines with vtec are, even in oem form, the most desirable, as the variable valve timing allows for better tuning. The honda b series before you begin rebuilding any engine is no easy task. As a beginning tuner, i have found this book to be very helpful. How about a handson person with a couple free days and a spirit of ingenuity. Common problems not too surprisingly, this b16 is known for excellent just like the rest of the b series. Sold concurrently with the dseries which were primarily sohc engines designed for more economical applications, the bseries were a performance option featuring dual overhead cams along with the first application of hondas vtec system available in some models.
The most sought after and arguably the most popular bseries engine comes from the b18c family. G2ic turbo guide a guide to turbocharging your honda. The b series was available with and without hondas vtec. Building a honda engine honda performance guide super. Honda vtecsirsir2typer engines from 19882001 musicvideo producer check out theundergroundant more videos coming soon. Evans tuning shows you how to build a b series honda engine. In fact, almost all honda fourcylinder engines have excellent reliability. Seriously, the honda civic is one of the most modified cars in the world, although, it is likely behind cars such as the 240sx. Check out this awesome dart b series engine block build. Honda vtec b series engine guide and specification b16a b16b b18c b20 tuning a vtec engine equipped car can be very interesting. Tuning, superchargers and of course a whole section on xtreme bseries buildups. Del sol, b17a gsr, b18c gsr, b18c5 typer, a book by richard holdener. A diy high performance manual covers the honda bseries engines for civic.
With a square 86mm x 86mm bore and stroke, as delivered from honda, the smallest variant of the k20 series still puts a. How to modify d, b and h series honda acura engines for. The extreme honda bseries engines howto book covers stepbystep. Dynotested performance parts combos, supercharging, turbocharging and nitrousox ideincludes b16a123 civic, del sol, b17a gsr, b18c gsr, b18c5 typer, paperback september 1, 2009. The first of the b series engines cracks our top 10 best honda engine swaps list, the b18c5 is the best possible factory engine from this era. Honda b series and d series block port adapter for coolant. The first book of its kind, how to rebuild the honda bseries engine shows exactly how to rebuild the everpopular. Dart bseries engine block build pound for pound honda. Is it possible and worth it to swap any of those into an ek or eg. Like all honda engines of the 90s, it was replaced by the k series in civic and integra applications.
The reason for your rebuild can range from refreshing an engine with hundreds of thousands of miles, to wanting to extract every bit of performance, and everything in between. It has enjoyed tremendous popularity as the performance engine of choice for the honda acura nut. Modified versions of the bseries have seen over 300 hp 224 kw and 10,000 rpm naturally aspirated. Dynotested performance parts combos, supercharging, turbocharging and nitrous oxide includes b16a123 civic, del sol, b17a gsr, b18c gsr, b18c5 typer, kindle edition. Buy xtreme honda bseries engines by richard holdener isbn. Turbo just like the b series section complete turbo kits can be had from drag, full race, greddy, peakboost and rev hard to name a few. Honda civic high performance automotive parts, engines and.
It features a factory location size to an 6 that fits the front of your honda b series and d series engines and allows you to run an fittings and line for coolant to your turbo. H series builds along with the b series, the h series or more specifically the h22 and h23 was honda s high performance engine from the 90s to the early 2000s. This engine setup with basic boltons and tuning put down 200 reliable. Use code wegotthis at checkout for 10% off sitewide. The bseries are a family of inline fourcylinder dohc automotive engines introduced by honda in 1988.
Skunk2 is proud to introduce its alpha valve spring and titanium retainer kits for honda s b series vtec and k series engines. In this article well take a look at the evolution of the groundbreaking honda b series engine from its introduction in 1989. This book covers some performance theory basics, then launches into dynotested performance parts combinations for each b series engine. The b18c engine inherits the best of all the bseries has to offer, with a 1. Power equipment generators home backup industrial recreational super quiet. Building honda kseries engine performance performance. Honda engines offers a variety of small 4stroke engines for lawn mowers, pressure washers, generators, go karts, and a wide variety of other equipment.
Read this technical article by honda tuning magazine about how to increase the horse power and performance out of the honda b series engine. The first book of its kind, how to rebuild the honda bseries engine shows exactly how to rebuild the everpopular honda bseries engine. You want a 400whplitre b series that can survive hundreds of 14 mile launches at 8,000 rpm. Building honda kseries engine performance, author richard holdener gives you a detailed description of the kseries engines, the various kinds of aftermarket performance parts available, and describes how these parts perform on the dyno. Orders may be processed and shipped slower than expected, thank you.
The honda bseries engine is the import enthusiast equivalent to the small block chevy. Obviously, with the years the b series has been around, not only has everything been written about tuning it, but also just about every trick, and then some, in the engineering handbook book has been tried. An introduction to the honda bseries engine cartech books. Notice the difference in the valve cover it is not equipped with vtec compared to the vtec bseries engines. The bseries enjoyed great success through out its life as a racing engine either in street trim or full race form. The book explains variations between the different bseries designations and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such a tremendous and reliable design.
The engines with vtec are, even in oem form, the most desirable, as the variable valve timing allows for better tuning and ultimately more torque and horsepower. Evans tuning gsr engine build tech article part 1 youtube. Find the resources you need for chevrolet, chrysler, dodge, ford and honda engines. D series builds honda s d series is a line of singlecam engines ranging in displacement from 1.
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