B series engine swap book

How to rebuild honda bseries engines by jason siu, paperback. There are two major branches of the bseries engines. He has contributed scores of magazine articles to car craft, rod and custom, dragzine, super chevy, and others. I have to admit that this book was bought for me shortly after i got my bgt, and it was, in part, what got me into tuning my engine. I know you been waiting for this video and its been awhile since i posted a diy but heres the first part of the d to b. The most sought after and arguably the most popular bseries engine comes from the b18c family. The major difference in the lq4 engine is that they are cast iron instead of aluminum. B series swap engine harness conversion do u still make the harness to put a b18 into my 3g if so pm me with a price so i can put in my b18 10162014, 01. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. The honda bseries engine is the import enthusiast equivalent to the small block chevy. Read honda kseries engine swaps by aaron bonk for free with a 30 day free trial. They featured new technology such as a roller rocker valvetrain, better flowing heads.

Detailed auto to manual swap on a 1998 honda civic and engine swap. This engine shares many characteristics with the b20ab21. For further details, please call and speak with a sales associate. The engines with vtec are, even in oem form, the most desirable, as the variable valve timing allows for better tuning and ultimately more torque. Jul 24, 2014 in honda k series engine swaps, author aaron bonk guides you all the details, facts, and figures you will need to complete a successful k series swap into your older chassis. Basic info, however this book has a lot of info that is not in your typical honda, repair manuals. Budget k series engine swap the parts list vtec academy. Im doing an ls into a 35 chevy and this will save me a huge amount of time. To select the best engine for an ls engine swap, you need to carefully consider the application. The bseries are a family of inline fourcylinder dohc automotive engines introduced by honda in 1988. He has worked for texas speed and performance since 2002 and caters directly to the performance needs of owners of lsxequipped vehicles.

The honda b series is, by far, the most popular engine for swaps in the hondaacura scene. Cartech sa156 swap gm lsseries engines into almost anything. The paperback of the how to rebuild honda bseries engines by jason. Buy b series build at king motorsports unlimited, inc the motor that started it all.

Jdm engines honda jdm engine swaps b16a, b18c, h22a, k20a. This sa276 manual provides everything you need to successfully swap a k series engine, giving your beloved honda new life. Notice the difference in the valve cover it is not equipped with vtec compared to the vtec bseries engines. The b18c engine inherits the best of all the bseries has to offer, with a 1. Best swap for a civic at the time of writing as its well supported and gives a great power boost. Veteran author and ls engine swap master jefferson bryant reveals all the criteria to consider when choosing an ls engine for a swap project. How to rebuild honda bseries engines this book shows exactly how to rebuild this popular. This sa276 manual provides everything you need to successfully swap a kseries engine, giving your beloved honda new life. Transmission gearing is typically longer than most bseries gearboxes. This honda kseries engine swap howto book provides excellent coverage for the following years, makes and models. They featured new technology such as a roller rocker valvetrain, better flowing heads, and advanced variable cam timing technology that made these engines suddenly the thing to.

Seriously, the honda civic is one of the most modified cars in the world, although, it is likely behind cars such as the 240sx. Because of the b series engines relatively short connecting rod to stroke ratio of 1. The b18a is not considered part of the modern bseries family. The hseries of engines is relatively popular to swap into the smaller honda vehicles of the time such as the ek civic. 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. In honda kseries engine swaps, author aaron bonk guides you all the details, facts, and figures you will need to complete a successful kseries swap into your older chassis. How to rebuild honda bseries engines by jason siu books on. Paper quality and color prints, and descriptive procedures real much appreciated and revealing info, definitely worth the money. Uncover rare nascar history with this 1001 facts series book that spans. The engines with vtec are, even in oem form, the most desirable, as the variable valve timing allows for better tuning. In this honda engine swaps howto book, author aaron bonk gives you a complete rundown of what youll need in order to swap your honda engine. Notice the difference in the valve cover it is not equipped with vtec compared to the vtec b series engines. Because of the b series engine s relatively short connecting rod to stroke ratio of 1.

If you have a k swap in your integracivic let us all know how much it cost you for the entire thing. This honda k series engine swap howto book provides excellent coverage for the following years, makes and models. It has enjoyed tremendous popularity as the performance engine of choice for the hondaacura nut. From computer to wiring to emissions, this diy manual covers it all, and in each chapter, aaron explains in both plain language and with plenty of closeup photos, to help you through the engine. Cost cheap and well under the cost of a k series engine swap or j series engine swap, you wont get a better dollar to horsepower ratio out of any other engine swap on our top 10 best honda engine. The engine bolts in with the aid of a kit, but requires some modification to the car, such as clearancing the engine. Bseries vs kseries engine swap whats more practical. The b18c engine inherits the best of all the b series has to offer, with a 1. Honda engine swaps book great price, free shipping. The engine bolts in with the aid of a kit from companies such as hasport, place racing, or hcp.

Dec 31, 2016 for the price of both which do you believe is better option as of right now. These new kseries engines are the most powerful stock hondaacura engines you can get. The honda k series engine was introduced in 2001, replacing the b series as the engine of choice for honda enthusiasts. The bmc b series was a line of straight4 internal combustion engine mostly used in motor cars, created by british company austin motor company.

Joseph potak is a professional lsseries engine specialist and technician. Well worth having if you are going for your fist b series install. You can technically use a 9093 block mount off a b18a1 into an ek, but it dosent line up perfectly. B series engine motor codes honda codes the complete. This needs to be done right or youre left with an engine that leaks oil, has vtec engagement problems and possibly valves that smash into pistons.

The foremost reason for tuning a b series, in my opinion, is that owners want originality but want that little bit more from their car. All engine orders may take anywhere from two to three weeks to ship out. I currently am using it on my 00 sedan, and the front most bolt hole isnt perfectly lined up. This may be slightly more costly, but the amount of work involved should be comparable to a level 1 swap. Starting the b18 swap on my eg civic ej1 my 1992 civic is getting a new b series swap. A list of parts for b series swaps for ef eg ek chasis. Bseries ek engine swap guide via bc garage honda civic. The precursor of the b series engine was a 1200 cc overhead valve ohv engine which was used in the 19471952 austin a40 devon, and, in slightly modified form, in the 1953 austin a40 somerset. H2b simple refers to using an hseries engine with a bseries transmission, thus making it pretty easy to install into a different chassis like the civic. These new k series engines are the most powerful stock 4cylinder hondaacura engines you can get. Techtips an introduction to the honda bseries engine.

In his free time, joseph volunteers as a forum director within the. Bseries swap engine harness conversion do u still make the harness to put a b18 into my 3g if so pm me with a price so i can put in my b18 10162014, 01. Honda bseries accord civic crx del sol prelude rebuild and. Using the b series transmission allows h swapped hondas to enjoy the wide range of b series transmission components like flywheels or clutch. The honda kseries engine was introduced in 2001, replacing the bseries as the engine of choice for honda enthusiasts. Honda bseries 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. How to swap gm ls series engines into almost anything shows how to fit these powerhouse engines into popular gm fbody cars, such as the camaro and firebird, and also how to install these powerplants into nongm muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and of course, hot rods. Billet post mount bracket for all bseries engines 9093 acura integra, or 8891 honda civic crx with a bseries motor swap. Since every ls engine swap is a little different and there are lot of choices to be made, you can use this guide as a reference for ideas and part numbers as you move through the process.

A book that youll want to read first to give yourself an idea of what this kind of engine swap involves, then youll want it handy when you start on the ls engine swap that youd only been dreaming about. I was disappointed that a self proclaimed honda engine swapping guru did not provide a troubleshooting section when performing such swaps, or blueprints on how to alter a factory wiring harness to correspond to the d, b, h, or k series motor that the reader is putting into their vehicle. You are guided through selecting or fabricating motor mounts for the project. Our jdm type r b18c swap comes with a 100% guaranteed start up warranty. Ie b series with b series and d series with d series. The book contains instruction and considerations for swapping kseries engines into an older chassis.

Using the b series transmission allows h swapped hondas to enjoy the wide range of b series transmission components like. Not that much heavier than a bseries engine contrary to popular belief installation requires aftermarket engine mounts and fabrication. The b series was available with and without hondas vtec. Here is the list of parts with prices used for our budget kseries engine swap. Mar 12, 20 b series ek engine swap guide via bc garage stay safe and healthy. 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 crv. This is a great book for mechanics and those interested in autos. Budget k series engine swap parts list to help you get your k on like a boss. If youre the impatient type and want to cut to the total, its at the bottom of the list. Nonetheless, people like modifying their hondas, and one of the most popular mods is a bseries engine swap. How to swap gm lsseries engines into almost anything shows how to fit these powerhouse engines into popular gm fbody cars, such as the camaro and firebird, and also how to install these powerplants into nongm muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and of course, hot rods.

Jefferson bryant laid his eyes on a 1978 firebird at age six, and he knew he would be a car guy for life. Sold concurrently with the dseries which were primarily sohc engines designed for more economical applications, the bseries were a performance option featuring dual overhead cams along with the first application of hondas vtec system available in some models. Only engines with the same letter association have compatible part. This needs to be done right or youre left with an engine that leaks oil, has vtec engagement problems and possibly. Honda engine swap guide book k20, k24 series engines book. Mar 12, 20 bseries ek engine swap guide via bc garage stay safe and healthy. H2b simple refers to using an hseries engine with a bseries transmission, thus making it pretty. For the price of both which do you believe is better option as of right now. There is only so much you can do to a little single cam dseries. This guide will assist you in making a seamless ls engine swap. After 10 years, the bseries engine swap became obligatory and arguably lost its. The black sheep of the honda engine family has enjoyed a recent revival of sorts, as the h series swap in a civic has found new life with the h2b transmission conversions. The most sought after and arguably the most popular b series engine comes from the b18c family.

The b series are a family of inline fourcylinder dohc automotive engines introduced by honda in 1988. The book contains instruction and considerations for swapping k series engines into an older chassis. Higher initial power output than any bseries engine swap. After the list is a description of the parts and possible alternatives. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Petersens engine swapping hot rod shop series by hot rod magazine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How to swap gm lsseries engines into almost anything by. There are the ones many enthusiasts are familiar with b16, b17, b18, b20b and then there are the oddball engines that really shouldnt have the b in their name b20a and b21a. Sep 29, 2017 b series engine swap step by step duration.

Honda civic d to b series swap diy part 1 engine removal hey everyone. Our honda jdm engines average 25k45k miles, each swap or engine also comes with a start up warranty. The whole book, from writing, the information, the excellent pictures, even the paper the book is printed on is superb. Details about honda bseries accord civic crx del sol prelude rebuild and swap book box set. Mar 01, 2002 the honda b series engine is the import enthusiast equivalent to the small block chevy. Equipped with the d15b8, this car needs the vtec wiring added to the harness, as well as the knock sensor and iab wiring. A lot of info you can learn online but this packs everything from the ground off. This is a followon book to author joseph potaks how to build and modify gm ls series engines in which he detailed the performance communitys broad embracement of gms lsseries engine proving it a worthy successor to the venerable chevy small block v8.

Bseries swap packages innovative mounts 8891 civiccrx conversion package for bseries engines with cable transmission this package consists of the innovative mounts steel mount kit 19150, a set of innovative bseries axles, and an innovative bseries shift linkage 59119. You can alternately opt to use the b series engine harness and add the wires to your shock tower plug for a factory honda look. Read honda kseries engine swaps online by aaron bonk books. Came equipped with the ys1 cable trans, which was different from other cable bseries transmissions as it has a different input shaft. Overall cost is comparable to a b18c5 swap when accounting for mounts and. B series swap packages innovative mounts 8891 civiccrx conversion package for b series engines with cable transmission this package consists of the innovative mounts steel mount kit 19150, a set of innovative b series axles, and an innovative b series shift linkage 59119. The honda bseries is, by far, the most popular engine for swaps in the hondaacura scene. An introduction to the honda bseries engine cartech books. A book that youll want to read first to give yourself an idea of what this kind of engine swap involves, then youll want it handy when you start on the lsengine swap that youd only been dreaming about.

Sold concurrently with the d series which were primarily sohc engines designed for more economical applications, the b series were a performance option featuring dual overhead cams along with the first application of hondas vtec system available in some models. Swapping gm ls enginesls engines are configured differently and thus they are not a boltin swap for. All the different engine variants are covered, as well as interchangeability, compatibility, which accessories work, wiring and controls operation, drivetrain. These new kseries engines are the most powerful stock 4cylinder hondaacura engines you can get.