Misc. b16a facts
-The auto variant of the b16a has a lower redline and different cams, to the manual variant.
-Gen1 b16a is oftern refered to as b16a1, this is only correct if reffering to the UK/Euopean delivered b16a, which is is the 150hp variant found in the EE8 CRX and EE9 Civic.
-JDM Models do not have Generation numbers stamed on their blocks. Eg. The EG Civic SIR is equipped with a Gen2 b16a, but the block will say b16a, however the AUDM Model EK Civic VTi-R motor, which is the same designation as the JDM, will have b16a2 stamped on the block.
-Automatic Gen1 b16a has single valve springs
-Only the Integra came with automatic transmition Gen1 b16a
??? JDM Models do not have Generation numbers stamed on their blocks. ???
may be i am a noob. but my japanese mate he had many b16a before, all generation numbers start from 550xxxx. that is fact.
