The first book of its kind, How to Rebuild the Honda B-Series Engine shows exactly how to rebuild the ever-popular Honda B-series engine. The book explains variations between the different B-series designations and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such a tremendous and reliable design. Honda B-series engines are some of the most popular for enthusiasts to swap, and they came in many popular Honda and Acura models over the years, including the Civic, Integra, Accord, Prelude, CRX, del Sol, and even the CR-V.
In this special Workbench book, author Jason Siu uses more than 600 photos, charts, and illustrations to give simple step-by-step instructions on disassembly, cleaning, machining tips, pre-assembly fitting, and final assembly. This book gives considerations for both stock and performance rebuilds. It also guides you through both the easy and tricky procedures, showing you how to rebuild your engine and ensure it is working perfectly. Dealing with considerations for all B-series engines-foreign and domestic, VTEC and non-VTEC-the book also illustrates many of the wildly vast performance components, accessories, and upgrades available for B-series engines.
As with all Workbench titles, this book details and highlights special components, tools, chemicals, and other accessories needed to get the job done right, the first time. Appendices are packed full of valuable reference information, and the book includes a Work-Along-Sheet to help you record vital statistics and measurements along the way. You'll even find tips that will help you save money without compromising top-notch results.
The first book of its kind, How to Rebuild the Honda B-Series Engine shows exactly how to rebuild the ever-popular Honda B-series engine. The book explains variations between the different B-series designations and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such a tremendous and reliable design. Honda B-series engines are some of the most popular for enthusiasts to swap, and they came in many popular Honda and Acura models over the years, including the Civic, Integra, Accord, Prelude, CRX, del Sol, and even the CR-V.
In this special Workbench book, author Jason Siu uses more than 600 photos, charts, and illustrations to give simple step-by-step instructions on disassembly, cleaning, machining tips, pre-assembly fitting, and final assembly. This book gives considerations for both stock and performance rebuilds. It also guides you through both the easy and tricky procedures, showing you how to rebuild your engine and ensure it is working perfectly. Dealing with considerations for all B-series engines-foreign and domestic, VTEC and non-VTEC-the book also illustrates many of the wildly vast performance components, accessories, and upgrades available for B-series engines.
As with all Workbench titles, this book details and highlights special components, tools, chemicals, and other accessories needed to get the job done right, the first time. Appendices are packed full of valuable reference information, and the book includes a Work-Along-Sheet to help you record vital statistics and measurements along the way. You'll even find tips that will help you save money without compromising top-notch results.
Preface
What is a Workbench Book?
Chapter 1: The Honda B-Series (Before YouBegin)
Introduction of the B-Series
The B16 Family
The B17 Family
The B18 Family
The B20 Family
What You Need to Know
OBD Differences
Chapter 2: Engine Disassembly
Planning the Rebuild
The Teardown Process
Chapter 3: Inspection and Decision Making
Pistons
Connecting Rods and Crankshaft
Block
Cylinder Head
Spark Plug Inspection
Chapter 4: Choosing Parts
Pistons
Rods
Crankshaft
Stroker Kits
Bearings
Block Guard
Sleeving
Head Work
Valves, Valvesprings and Retainers
Camshafts
Cam Gears
Head Studs
Headers
Intake Manifold
Throttle Body
Fuel Rail
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Suggestions
Chapter 5: Machine Shop
Prepping the Block
The Deckign Process
The Boring Process
The Honing Proces
Refinishing the Cylinder Head
Resurfacing the Head
Installing the New Valvetrain
New Pistons
Chapter 6: Reassembly Preparation
Chapter 7: Engine Reassembly
Chapter 8: Start-Up
Appendix A: Part Codes
Appendix B: Crankshaft Main Journal & Bearing Identification Codes
Appendix C: Connecting Rod Journal & Bearing Identification Codes
Appendix D: Main Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence
Appendix E: Cylinder Head
Tightening Sequence
Appendix F: Tightening Camshaft Bolts
Work-A-Long Sheet