Engine Honda B18B

The 1.8-liter Honda B18B gasoline engine was produced in Japan from 1992 to 2000 and was installed on several popular models of the company, primarily Civic and Integra. The B18B motor exists in four modifications, which are slightly different from each other.

The B-series also includes internal combustion engines: B16A, B16B, B18C and B20B.

The engine was installed on:

  • Honda Civic 5 (EG) in 1992 – 1995;
  • Honda Civic 6 (EJ) in 1995 – 2000;
  • Honda Domani 1 (MA) in 1992 – 1996;
  • Honda Integra 3 (DB) in 1993 – 2001;
  • Honda Orthia 1 (EL) in 1996 – 1999.

Specifications (B18B1, B18B2, B18B3 and B18B4)

Production years 1992-2000
Displacement, cc 1834
Fuel system injector
Power output, hp 130 – 145
Torque output, Nm 165 – 175
Cylinder block aluminum R4
Block head aluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm 81
Piston stroke, mm 89
Compression ratio 9.2
Features DOHC
Hydraulic lifters no
Timing drive belt
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging no
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 4.0
Fuel type petrol
Euro standards EURO 3
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Civic 1994)
— city
— highway
— combined
9.5
6.4
7.9
Engine lifespan, km ~300 000
Weight, kg 125

Disadvantages of the Honda B18B engine

  • This series of motors is very reliable and has virtually no characteristic weaknesses;
  • Against the general background, only a thermostat and a water pump have a limited resource;
  • After 200,000 km of run, the risk of sudden penetration of the cylinder head gasket increases;
  • The timing belt is designed for 90,000 km, and if it breaks, the valves can bend here;
  • Every 40,000 km, valve adjustment is required, since there are no hydraulic lifters.

Honda B18 engine modifications

  1. B18A1 – Regular version without VTEC for the North American market. Compression ratio 9.2, power 132 hp at 6000 rpm, torque 164 Nm at 5000 rpm. Installed on Acura Integra. For Japan, the B18A1 engine developed 142 hp at 6500 rpm, a torque of 178 Nm at 6100 rpm. The JDM version is found on the Honda Integra.
  2. B18B1 – improved B18A1, where they replaced the air filter, changed the angle of the fuel injectors and reflashed the control unit. Engine power 142 hp at 6300 rpm, torque 172 Nm at 5200 rpm. Installed on Integra, Domani, Orthia.
  3. B18B2 – B18B1 for Australia.
  4. B18B3 – Civic engine for South Africa and the Middle East. Power 130 hp at 6000 rpm, torque 167 Nm at 5000 rpm.
  5. B18B4 – Civic engine for South Africa and the Middle East. Power 140 hp at 6200 rpm, torque 171 Nm at 4900 rpm.

B18 Engine Repair Parts List

Full name of the part Part code
Inlet valve Honda B16A 5.5x33x102.3 (14711-PR3-000) Rocky HMA1450
Exhaust valve Honda B16A/B17A/B18/D15B/D16Y/D16Z 5.5x28x102.5 (14721-PR3-000) Rocky HMB1450
Full set of gaskets GS110
Upper gasket set DS110
Lower gasket set ES110
Head gasket Honda B20A-5 DOHC 1988 (12251-PK1-661) Eristic EG617
Pallet gasket JJ390
Valve cover gasket JN769
Gasket, intake manifold JC895
Gasket, exhaust pipe 70-52303-00
Oil scraper cap Honda Payen PA528
Valve stem seals PA529
Stuffing box NJ311
Stuffing box 81-53224-00
Stuffing box 81-53323-00
Universal electric fuel pump 12V 0.32 Pierburg 7.21440.51.0
Basic liners Honda B16A Taiho M461H-STD
Basic liners Honda B18/B20 Taiho M458H-STD
Semi-rings persistent Honda B16A Taiho T461A-STD
Semi-rings persistent Honda B20A Taiho T458A-STD
Semi-rings persistent Honda L13A/L15A/LDA (13331-PR3-004/3) Taiho T468A-STD

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