honda civic ex b20 good?

[fernyrgv]

Hey guys I have a 00 civic it had a d16y8 but I blew it up (didnt check the oil) anyways I was doin a motor swap I got the b20 wit b16 heads n I was wondering if it was good or was it a waste of time n noney thnx for all the help

 

[Wreckless Hype]

If you're going to swap in that motor and not check the oil / blow it up, then yea I think it would be a waste of time and money...

The B20 with a B16 or B18 head is generally an ok setup. Usually it's just for adding vtec to a CR-V motor and getting better flow.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but the rods in that block suck so high rpms won't really be your friend here. wrong

What are you looking for as a goal? Maybe start there.

 

[XpL0d3r]

B20B, B20Z: The B20 engine is the newcomer in the game and is highly acclaimed by its supporters. It has several key characteristics that give this engine real potential no matter what route you decide to pursue. The B20B came on the 1996-1998 CRV and the B20Z came on 1999-2000 CRV. The B20B made 126 hp but the real jewel was the 133lbs of torque that was easily achieved almost anywhere in the RPM band. It is a small displacement engine that has flat torque line!!! Additionally it was a comparatively low compression engine which means that turbocharging to decent levels is possible without the need to spend hundreds on rods or pistons. The B20Z was more or less the same as the B20B but they changed several head characteristics and the compression was bumped up to increase the horsepower to 146.

There are really two choices for dealing the B20 as far as power goes. You could leave it as is and simply swap the head for B16 model. The cylinder head on the B20B model (particularly the tall intake manifold) doesn't clear the hoodline of the civic, which is ok since the B16 head swap will add Vtec abilities and increased power. OR you could go about what is called a CR-VTEC conversion. This is what I consider to be the ultimate engine build-up for civics’. The first thing you need to know about B-series engine (B18, B16, B20) is that they all have, for the most part, interchangeable engine parts. So the CRVTEC buildup basically consists of taking the best parts of all the engines and making an unprecedented Frankenstein of motor that has a perfect Rod to Stroke ratio of near 1.75 which allows for great naturally aspirated performance (A HUGE redline) or the ability to turbocharge the engine to very large proportions without worrying about engine stability. It is unfortunately rather expensive but this setup will take you anywhere you want to go. The simple B20/B16 swap costs as follows: $1000-$1500 for the B20 short block, +/- $600 for the B16 head, +/- $300 for the B16 ECU + tranny and other small parts. The price for the CR/VTEC could be calculated on the aforementioned site.

Unless you’re simply happy with the stock B20 swap, the only reasons it should be considered are CRVTEC conversions or Forced Induction. The aftermarket support isn’t as plentiful for the B20 as it is for the other engine mentioned so any engine upgrades usually come from other B series or upgraded aftermarket parts for other B series. Which is more less slowly building a CRVTEC engine. But I still highly recommend this engine for the best bang for the buck power adder.

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=196671

As long as the motor is healthy and it's not been beaten to s**t, a B20/Vtec setup sounds fun. CHECK YOUR OIL!!!

 

[xxBLOOD88SHOTxx]

The rods in the B20b/z are the same as the B18b

It can rev just like a B18b.

 

[Wreckless Hype]

The rods in the B20b/z are the same as the B18b

It can rev just like a B18b.

Thank you. I was misinformed.

 

[fernyrgv]

Lol yea it was my mistake.... it was an old motor 300+k miles ...this one has around 50k
Anyway what about performance?? If I wanna have fun wit it once in a while?? Would it be a good built or not?

 

[XpL0d3r]

Read the quoted text from my first reply.

 

[RonJ]

Dude, you already bought the engine and now your asking whether it's good? Please esplain.

 

[CHILD]

"This is what I consider to be the ultimate engine build-up for civics’."

Made me laugh so hard lol

 

[xxBLOOD88SHOTxx]

"This is what I consider to be the ultimate engine build-up for civics’."

Made me laugh so hard lol

Must be from the pre-k days.

 

[fernyrgv]

I bought the engine beacuse I need it since am wrkn here in feeeport n I live about 6 hrs away from here that was work car however I was plannin on building something good ( k series) but that problem happend to me... so yea... n I was wondering to maybe built the b20 or not thats all