Honda Engine Number Codes

[accordtech]

Hey guys,

i know very well this question has probably been covered but cant seem to bring up any search results.

Now being a nissan fan on nissansilvia.com i know all the engine codes of all nissan cars. i.e SR20. im now moving onto hondas as im looking at getting an EG hatch. im interested in doing an engine conversion but instead of asking you guys "what engine swap should i do" id better find out what engines are avaliable. i know there are B series and D series engines i.e D16 and B16. i presume the 16 means 1.6 litre but what i need to know is what do the ltters stand for i.e B16A B16B etc. Basically im looking for a run down of all honda engines and what there codes stand for, please help me out

thanks guys

[Stoosh]

taken from http://www.superhonda.com/tech/honda_engine_codes.html



Engine Codes / Size / Type / Vehicle & Power Ratings
EW4 1.4L & 1.5L SOHC PGM-Fi '84-'87 Civic 60-92hp
D15B 1.5L SOHC non-VTEC '88-'95 Civic's 62-102hp
D16A1 1.6 L DOHC 86-89 Integra 86/87 113hp 88/89 118hp
D16A6 1.6L SOHC 88-91 Civic Si/ CRX Si 108hp
ZC JDM equivalent of D16A1 130ps
D16Z6 1.6L SOHC VTEC 92-95 Civic EX/Si 125hp
D16Y5 1.6L SOHC VTEC-E 96-00 Civic HX 115hp
D16Y7 1.6L SOHC non-VTEC 96+ Civic CX/DX/LX 106hp
D16Y8 1.6L SOHC VTEC 96+ Civic EX 127hp
B16A 1.6L JDM DOHC VTEC 89-91 Civic Si-R I/CRX Si-R, Integra RSi/XSi 160ps
B16A2/3 1.6L USDM DOHC VTEC 93-97 DelSol VTEC/99-00 Civic Si 160hp
B16A 1.6L JDM DOHC VTEC 92-95 Civic Si-R II/ 92-97 CRX DelSol SiR 170ps
B16B 1.6L JDM DOHC VTEC 98+ Civic Type R 185ps
D17A2 1.7L SOHC VTEC-E 01 Civic EX 127hp
D17A1 1.7L SOHC non-VTEC '01+ Civic DX/LX 115hp
B17A1 1.7L USDM DOHC VTEC 92-93 Integra GS-R 160hp
B18A1 1.8L USDM DOHC non-VTEC 90-93 Integra RS/LS/GS 90-91: 130hp / 92-93: 140hp

B18B1 1.8L USDM DOHC non-VTEC 94-01 Integra RS/LS/GS 140hp
B18C 1.8L JDM DOHC VTEC 94+ Integra SiR-G 180ps
B18C1 1.8L USDM DOHC VTEC 94+ Integra GS-R 170hp
B18C5 1.8L USDM DOHC VTEC 97+ Integra Type R 195hp
B18C6/7 1.8L JDM DOHC VTEC 96+ Integra Type R 200ps
B20A5 2.0L DOHC non-VTEC 87-91 Prelude 2.0Si 135hp
B20B 2.0L DOHC non-VTEC 96-98 CR-V 126hp
B20Z 2.0L DOHC non-VTEC 99-01 CR-V 143hp
B21A1 2.1L DOHC non-VTEC 90-91 Prelude Si 145hp
K20A3 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC '02+ RSX 02+ Civic Si 160hp
K20A2 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC 02+ RSX Type S 02+ Civic TypeR 200hp
K20A 2.0L JDM DOHC i-VTEC '02+ Integra Type R 220ps
F20A1 2.0L JDM DOHC non-VTEC 90-93 Accord Si 155hp
F20B 2.0L JDM DOHC VTEC 90-93 Accord Si-R 190ps
F20C1 2.0L DOHC VTEC '00+ S2000 250ps/240hp
F22A1 2.2L USDM non-VTEC 92-96 Prelude S 90-93 Accord LX/EX 130hp-135hp
F22B 2.2L USDM SOHC VTEC 94-97 Accord EX/97 2.2CL 145hp
F23A5 2.3L USDM SOHC 98+ Accord DX 135hp
F23A1 2.3L USDM SOHC VTEC 98+ Accord EX & LX/98-99 2.3CL 150hp
F23A4 2.3L USDM SOHC ULEV VTEC 98+ Accord EX & LX 148hp
H22A1 2.2L USDM DOHC VTEC 92-96 Prelude VTEC 190hp
H22A4 2.2L DOHC VTEC 97-01 Prelude VTEC/SH 97-98: 195hp 99-01: 200hp
H22A 2.2L JDM DOHC VTEC 92+ Prelude Type-S, 97+ Prelude SiRS Spec 220ps
H23A1 2.3L USDM DOHC non-VTEC Prelude Si 160hp
G25A1 2.5L USDM SOHC non-VTEC 96-98 2.5TL 176hp
J25A 2.5L JDM SOHC VTEC V6 JDM Honda Aspire/Sabre 200ps
C27?? 2.7L USDM SOHC non-VTEC V6 86-89 Legend 150-160hp
C27?? 2.7L USDM SOHC non-VTEC V6 95-97 Accord V6 170HP
C30A(?) 3.0L DOHC VTEC V6 91-96 NSX/NSX-T 270hp
J30A1 3.0L USDM SOHC VTEC V6 98-02 Accord V6/97-99 3.2CL 200hp
C32A6 3.2L USDM SOHC non-VTEC V6 91-95 Legend Sdn, 91-92 Legend Cpe 96-98 3.2TL 200hp
C32A5 3.2L USDM SOHC non-VTEC V6 94-95 Legend GS Sdn, 93-95 Legend Cpe 230hp
C32A? 3.2L DOHC VTEC- V6 97+ NSX/NSX-T 290hp
J32A1 3.2L USDM SOHC VTEC V6 98+ 3.2TL/3.2CL 225hp
J32A2 3.2L USDM SOHC VTEC V6 00+ 3.2CL Type-S, 01 3.2TL Type-S 260hp
C35A2 3.5L USDM SOHC non-VTEC V6 3.5RL 215-225hp
J35A1 3.5L USDM SOHC VTEC V6 98+ Odyessy 210hp
J35A3 3.5L USDM SOHC VTEC V6 Acura MDX 240hp

[Civic Type R]

For Australian Codes, I have made this website. Superhonda is American and some chassis and engines differ to ours.

http://www.dohc-vtec.com.au/pages/specs.htm

[accordtech]

you ****ing champions!

cheers guys

[accordtech]

lol, next noob question- but last one

b series motors bolt straight in yea?

[panda[cRx]]

lol, next noob question- but last one

b series motors bolt straight in yea?

depends on the car, in some cases u need custom mounts

[accordtech]

^into a EG civic, looking at swaping to a B16 or B18

[Zdster]

^into a EG civic, looking at swaping to a B16 or B18

From a d series engine? If so, you need to change over the engine mounts.

[tinkerbell]

and maybe need to add EFI fuel system if the EG is a carby engine - so dont by a EG Civic Breeze!!!!!!!!!!!

[quangsta]

and when you do just remember to look at brakes and stuff...

[accordtech]

well im looking at getting an EG civic (dont have it yet) but dont even know what motors they come with. my plans were to get a base model EG (cheapest) get some coilovers, DBA brakes, sway bars and some decent wheels with sticky rubber. Then get a conversion done. I'll be using the car for track days/daily/hills driving and want an engine thats got atleast 1.6 displacement, EFi, twin cam, vtec and ofcourse decent power output (around 100kw-120 maybe) AT THE WHEELS though. i wouldnt be to fussed if i had just under 100. Also keep in mind once i have the motor in i wouldnt go crazy with mods, prob just exhaust, extractors and better intake.

[accordtech]

just saw on "civic type R"s website what motors are in the EG. .............they all come with some sort of D series engine.....does this mean no matter what EG model i get ill have to change engine mounts.

[Slow96GSR]

From what I have seen, and this may be different there, but they make more for B-series swaps, mounts, exhaust, whatever, so you can do a straight swap now.

[yourfather]

Well, I know that a DC2 VTi-R with a B18C2 makes 90 odd kw @ the wheels stock standard. Maybe a B18C2 would be what you are looking after.

[accordtech]

well yea thats what im looking at, an integra motor or somthing with some grunt, but itd be so much easier on the wallet if i can get a motor thats a straight swap.

[accordtech]

how much are b18c2's compared to b18c7's out the type R- Heaps more? or worth that extra $?

my absolute max budget-is 10 grand, i will not pay a cent over 10gs for an engine swap, id be happy to pay 5-7. 8-10 is pushing it but possible.

[yourfather]

pretty much man, a B18C2 from a VTi-R is no where near 5K. I dunno, heaps of threads comparing Type-R engine to VTi-R. Same block, just different componentry. pistons, rods, head, exhaust, intake.

Bang for buck turbo a B18C2 :D

[accordtech]

do they come turbo? or is there a bolt on kit avaliable. im weary of turbocharging a motor not designed to be turbo...

[yourfather]

They come N/A but , Yeah theres heaps of bolt on kits, but yer better off building your own one. Id decide on what engine I wanted in there first and then figure out budget, but yeah if you are going to go turbo, this is the best time because the engine is out and can be bolted on to and then dropped in.

And heaps of people on here and in the USA have turbo'd their B series honda engine.

Q-Ball has a Integra B18B that makes over 200kw @ the wheels.
GSI-PSI makes about 170.
ProECU makes 160 with 4.5lbs of boost.

Reliability is pretty good from what Ive heard too.

[accordtech]

yea ive decided to go with a B series 18 out of a teggy. im only aiming for around 130kw so i dont see the need to go turbo. i mean one of the main reasons i decided against getting a nissan skyline or 180sx is because a non turbo car is much more responsive (better for the driving i do) and much less maintainence $ like insurance etc. i just need as much info as i can get on all the B18 motors avaliable. like whats the difference between b18c1 and b18c2 etc etc..........


also Whats the difference in EG's....i.e EG 5, EG 6 and so on- does it just refer to what model civic like civic breeze?

[yourfather]

B18C1 is american version of engine
B18C2 is Aussie version.

And as for EG's im not too sure. Check out the redbook.

[accordtech]

alright cheers for that

looks like im going B18C2 :cool: :D

i looked at a few EG's yesterday aswell so its almost time i bite the bullet and get 1, very cool little cars.

[tinkerbell]

very good choice,

and at under 1000kg, the B18C2 is enough to make the EG civic quite a quick "pocket rocket"

try to get a ___Si___ model Civic, as it has better extra's, (eg airbag) and again do NOT get a carburetted version!!!!

here is the list:

http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehicle/vehicles.php?make=HOND&family=PSCIVIC&year=19930

the breeze is budget, the GL is average, the Si is luxury...

[yourfather]

Good choice!

Good luck with your project. Maybe you could find a nice white EG or something, they look really sexy <3

Plus with a B18C2 in there, you'd be HEAPS quick. Everyone would be clueless.

[accordtech]

im trying to find a red 1 and get some black rims for it :cool:

umm i really dont understand why i cant get a carby motor model one if its getting swapped with an injected motor anyway?

[yourfather]

because if you get an EFI one, all the wiring and vacuum stuff will already be there. just makes the job a bit easier.

[accordtech]

ah i see, well thanks for your help guys. now the hunt begins for an EG..

[integral90]

i may be wrong on a few bits... but

for example, b16a2

b is the series of engine, the 16 is the dispacement (1600cc) the a is the number of engine in the series, so the b16b came out after. and the number at the end is the... dunno :p

[tRipitaka]

the number at the end denotes the generation..

i.e.
b16a1******** (gen1 b16a.. found in crx sir, integra.. (dunno what model))
b16a2******** (delsol, ek4,em1)

unless it's jdm.. jdm engines don't have the number at the end.. just b16a******* or b18c*******

and to accordtech..
try to find an Si or VTi.. as these are EFI and come with rear disc brakes.. Si will be lighter, as they don't have sunroofs (someone confirm this?)
if u're set on a b18c2 from a teg.. u can use the teg engine mounts on the eg, as the eg/dc2 share the same engine bay..
but no matter what, aslong as you're buying an AUDM eg, u're gonna have to change your mounts..

try not to buy a carby eg.. as u'll have more trouble doing the EFI conversion, and at times, may not be as reliable as it would if it came EFI from factory..

if you buy a breeze, u'll be getting no power windows, optional AC (so not all had them), rear drum brakes.. and will need a EFI conversion..
if you buy a GL, same as the breeze, but u'll get power windows and AC..
if you buy a GLi, same as the GL, but you'll have an EFI car.. u'll still have the rear drums though..

so i recommend the Si/Vti as the best base for your conversion :thumbsup:

[accordtech]

sweet........im not hoping to pay over 7 for one.........hope this is possible. also anyone got a BALLPARK figgure of conversion costs?

[tRipitaka]

7000 is a bit tight for buying a good condition eg..
u'd find that the clean ones (Si/Vti) are around 8000-10000..
but if you don't mind the base model EGs (Breeze/GL/GLi).. you'd find that you can get them for ~4000 - ~6000

b16a2 conversion = ~3000 - 4000
b18c2 conversion = ~4000 - 5500
b18c7 conversion = ~6000 - 7500

[tRipitaka]

im trying to find a red 1 and get some black rims for it :cool:


http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40588

;)

[tinkerbell]

can i PLEASE say this again: dont get a carby model, OK!

[accordtech]

lol ok ok......i wont get a carby model. does it really make the conversion that much harder? my best mates uncle owns a honda workshop so he'll be doing it. iam i simply going to make his life easier if i buy one already EFi?

by the way those conversion prices make me smile....even the c7 conversion is within my budget.

[EuroDude]

I realise this is an engine code thread, but anyway I found couple of sites listing Honda Chassis codes:

http://www.upgrademotoring.com/faq/chassis_code.htm
http://www.carforums.net/showthread.php?t=11428