Review of the Volkswagen F20B Engine

The F20B engine produces 113 kW (154 hp) at brpm and 186 Nm (137 lb.-ft) at 4000 rpm, compared to 110 kW (148 hp) and 186 Nm (137 lb.-ft) for the single-camshaft F20B. According to Honda, the vehicle’s Japanese urban 10/15-mode fuel consumption rating is 14.2 km/L (roughly 34 mpg), which is a 15% improvement over a comparable vehicle powered by the F20B.

This article tells you almost everything you need to know about the VW F20B engine. So stick around until the end to find out what you’ve been looking for.

What vehicles are compatible with the F20B engine?
Engine specifications for the Volkswagen F20B.
The pros and cons of the F20B engine.
What upgrades can you make to the F20B engine?
Some related FAQs.

What vehicles are compatible with the F20B engine?

1997 Honda Accord SiR
1998 Honda Accord SiR
1999 Honda Accord SiR
2000 Honda Accord SiR
2001 Honda Accord SiR
2002 Honda Accord SiR

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Engine specifications for the Volkswagen F20B.

The CF4, CF5, CF9, and CL3 Honda Accord and Honda Torneo from Japan were powered by engine specifications for the Volkswagen F20B. It has a DOHC VTEC cylinder head similar to the H22A found in the Prelude, but it was designed to meet the sub-2.0 liter tax requirements in many countries.

Because it was tuned for more mid-range torque than its manual transmission counterpart, the automatic transmission versions received the lower horsepower version of 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS). The H22 type S’s bigger cams, intake, and throttle body were also used in the F20B manual version.

85 mm 88 mm (3.35 in 3.46 in) Bore Stroke
Displacement: 2.0 L (1,997 cc).
Valvetrain: DOHC, VTEC 16 valves.
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
At 5,600 rpm, it produces 198 hp (148 kW).
At 4,500 rpm, the torque is 136 lbft (184 Nm).
Cylinder configuration: Inline-4
Fuel Delivery: Multi-port fuel injection

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The pros and cons of the F20B engine.

The H22A generates 200 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. The F20B produces 200 horsepower but only 145 pound-feet of torque.

The manual transmission version of the F20B costs less than $1,000, $1,500 with the ECU (engine control unit) and transmission, and $2,000 with the ECU and LSD (limited slip differential) transmission.

The H22A engine alone costs around $1,000, and the engine with ECU and LSD transmission costs around $2,000. These are rough estimates for used motors.

The F20B appears to be a better candidate for a high-revving, naturally aspirated build due to its higher compression and lower displacement due to a smaller bore and stroke.

The larger H22A appears to have a higher tolerance for boosted builds than the smaller H22A. If turbocharging is on the cards, the H-Series motor might be worth considering.

What upgrades can you make to the F20B engine?

Without modifying the engine block, you can increase the output of the F20B head. The F20B block can spin up to 9,000 rpm while still providing a smooth ride.

The F20B has a better R/S (rod length to stroke length) ratio than the H22A, which explains why. The F20B can be equipped with camshafts such as the Skunk2 Stage II cams, which take advantage of the engine’s high 11.0:1 compression ratio.

The F20B produces more horsepower and torque than the H22A when these valve train changes are made, allowing you to rev it higher.

What exactly is ULEV TEC?

The ULEV engine uses precise air-fuel control made possible by a Linear Air-Fuel sensor, secondary oxygen sensor, high-performance catalyst, and a new 32-bit fuel-injection microprocessor, in addition to electronic EGR control and lean combustion provided by the VTEC swirl-combustion process.

What kind of vehicle does a B18C1 come in?

The US-spec B18C1 was built into the Acura Integra GS-R and produced 170 horsepower at 7,600 rpm and 128 ft-lbs of torque. The Type-R was introduced in the United States in 1997, with the B18C5 engine producing 195 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 130 ft-lbs of torque.