B16A FAQ

[boyjkl1111]

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.

[Lukezen27]

may be i am a noob. but my japanese mate he had many b16a before, all generation numbers start from 550xxxx. that is fact.

Yes 55 is part of the serial number but how you tell models