Description
The B16A is well known for its high-revving DOHC VTEC configuration, lightweight design and strong naturally aspirated performance. The commonly documented JDM second-generation B16A produces approximately 170 hp at high engine speed and 157 Nm of torque, with an 8,200-rpm redline.
Engine: Honda B16A
Engine Family: Honda B-Series
Type: JDM DOHC VTEC
Displacement: 1,595 cc / 1.6L
Configuration: Inline 4-Cylinder
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Valve Train: DOHC 16-Valve VTEC
Fuel System: PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio: Approximately 10.4:1
Bore × Stroke: 81.0 mm × 77.4 mm
Power: Approximately 170 hp / 172 PS, depending on exact B16A variant and specification
Torque: Approximately 157 Nm
Redline: Approximately 8,200 rpm
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Differential: LSD
ECU/Head Identification: PR3 — verify exact unit and OBD configuration before installation
The package includes a 5-speed manual transmission with LSD, making it particularly suitable for performance-oriented Honda builds, engine swaps and restoration projects. Documented B16A applications used manual transmissions such as the S4C/Y21, with LSD available on certain configurations.
SPECIFICATIONS
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1.6L / 1,595 cc B16A engine
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DOHC VTEC 16-valve cylinder head
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4-cylinder inline configuration
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Naturally aspirated
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81 mm bore × 77.4 mm stroke
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Approx. 10.4:1 compression ratio
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Approx. 170 hp / 172 PS
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Approx. 157 Nm torque
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High-revving 8,200-rpm redline
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5-speed manual transmission
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LSD-equipped transmission
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PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
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JDM specification
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PR3 identification — exact ECU/head configuration should be confirmed
IDEAL FOR
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Honda Civic EK/EG builds
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Honda engine swaps
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Performance and track projects
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Restoration projects
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B-Series conversions
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Enthusiasts looking for a genuine JDM DOHC VTEC setup










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