wat is different between B16A 1st generation and 2nd generation?

nightspeed727

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wat is different between B16A 1ST GENERATTION DOHC 1.6L VTEC and B16A 2ND GENERATION DOHC 1.6L VTEC?
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StreetEuro99

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Dont take me for sure, im dead tired and trying to think, but i believe its the fact that one is OBD-1, and the 2nd gen is OBD-2, which meens it uses a knock sensor, and the rear O2 sensor, those are the biggest differences.
 


EluSive2K

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Originally posted by StreetEuro99
Dont take me for sure, im dead tired and trying to think, but i believe its the fact that one is OBD-1, and the 2nd gen is OBD-2, which meens it uses a knock sensor, and the rear O2 sensor, those are the biggest differences.
Couldnt have said it better!!:thumbs up
 

anekin007

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obd0- 88-91- 1st gen - 160hp
obd1- 92-95 - 2nd gen - 160hp
obd2- 96-00 - 2nd gen - 170hp
 


Noeladams

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I have heard that they had alot of problems with the 1st gen engines. Could be wrong!
 

95civichatchcx

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would everything wire up right with the ecu if he got a 1st gen b16a1 in a 5th gen car?
 

Burnout

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i believe they r running of different cams and pistons.

gen1&2 160ps 10.2:1 comp ratio
gen 3 170ps 10.4:1 comp ratio
 


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