Year Model Displacement
CC'sCompression
RatioHorsepower Torque Block
HeightBore x
Stroke88-91 B16A Gen1 1595 10.2:1 160 hp @
7600 rpm111 lb/ft @
7000 rpm263mm
(10.354")81.0 x 77.4 mm
(3.19 x 3.05 in)92-95 B16A Gen2 1595 10.4:1 170 hp @
7800 rpm116 lb/ft @
7300 rpm263mm
(10.354")81.0 x 77.4 mm
(3.19 x 3.05 in)88-91 ZC 1595 9.6:1 129 hp @
6800 rpm106 lb/ft @
5700 rpm263mm
(10.354")81.0 x 77.4 mm
(3.19 x 3.05 in)MAKING AN ENGINE SWAP
Each of the engines at our distribution center are put through a compression test, leakdown test and oil lubrication. The engine generally comes complete with throttle body, distributor, alternator, starter, pulleys, fuel injectors, exhaust manifold and intake. In some cases these used engines might come with spark plug wires, mounts and linkage. However, keep in mind that a motor is just the engine block, head and intake manifold. Everything else that comes with these engines will be "bonus" items that happen to be on the vehicle prior.
There are certain things you want to keep in mind before you give this engine to your mechanic. This is to make sure that you know what is involved in an engine swap and what to ask your mechanic before he proceeds. You may want to consider a Honda Interface Wire Harnesses. These are kits that make your conversion process a bit easier. They allow you to use your stock chassis wiring with new connectors. They simply plug into the stock connectors. In addition you will need new shift linkages. Factory brackets can be used to install them.
Another modification will need to be your motor mounts. You will need a motor mount kit for the 88-91 Civic/CRX. These motor mount kits allow the motor to be placed into your car and chassis. These polyurethane mounts fit into the stock chassis mount pockets. These are stronger mounts than those found in stock designs. It is necessary to have these specific mounts, due to the added stress that the engine can produce. Finally, you will need new axles that will fit into the new motor design. You can obtain these axles from a 90-93 Integra.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO GENERATIONS?
First of all, there are many similarities between the two engines. (i.e. valves, valve springs, cams, rocker arm, crank, head) Generally, the first generation B16A is used in 88-91 Civic/CRXs or 90-93 Integras, while the second generation is used for the 92-95 Civic models. However, you may use the second generation B16A for 88-91 models. (However, this will require different parts) The most notable difference between the first generation and the second generation is the obvious extra horsepower. The first generation engine comes in at about 111 ft lbs of torque and 160 hp. While the second generation comes with 116 ft lbs of torque and 170 hp. Compression ratio is 10.2:1 in the first generation and 10.4:1 in the second.
Wiring is another significant difference between the two generations. To compare the major differences in the wiring, you can choose among many sites published on the web. Here are a few good ones to choose from:
http://drive.to/hybrid
http://b16a.honda-perf.org/wiring.html
http://www.b17a.com/b16a_wiring.htmThe electronics that are in the engine have also been altered between the two generations. The color of plugs, motor mounts, cooling methods, emissions and the number of hoses were altered into the second generation. In addition, the transmissions are also different in both generations. The cable clutch transmission is used in the first generation and the hydraulic transmission is used in the second generation.
WHERE DO THESE ENGINES COME FROM?
Our engines come direct from Japan. (Don't worry they are not hot or stolen from other vehicles!) Japan has strict laws on the vehicles in their country. In many cases due to inefficiency, Japanese sell their leased cars because it is more cost efficient to purchase a new one. Often these engines are not even "broken in." There are usually only 40K miles on the engine, when they are retired at Japan. As a result, they are stripped down for parts and shipped out. This causes an influx of B16A engines to be marketed overseas.
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