ENGINE · 1995-2000

B16B tuning

B16B — Honda 1.6 NA high-revving (Integra Type R DC2 / Civic Type R EK9). I4 NA DOHC VTEC high-revving 16v, 1.6 L, 185 HP @ 8200 RPM (Type R) stock. Cars: Honda Integra Type R DC2 (JDM/EU), Civic Type R EK9 (JDM).

Engine specs

Engine codeB16B
ConfigurationI4 NA DOHC VTEC high-revving 16v
Displacement1.6 L
Production years1995-2000
Stock power185 HP @ 8200 RPM (Type R)
ECU familyKeihin / Hondata →

Tuning stages on B16B

Stage 1+5-10 HP
Stage 2+15-25 HP (cams + headers + intake)
Stage 3+100+ HP (forced induction — Jackson Racing SC, turbo kit)

Conservative real-world estimates. Actual results depend on hardware health, fuel quality, ambient temperature, and the specific calibration written.

Services available on B16B

Common DTC codes on B16B

Brands running B16B

Workshop workflow

  1. Read the B16B ECU via OBD or bench using your existing flasher (KESS3, AutoTuner, MPPS, Trasdata, FRF).
  2. Open Softechpro V5 and drag the .bin / .ori / .hex / .s19 / .frf onto the workspace. The Keihin variant is auto-detected.
  3. Pick the service tab and apply Stage 1 / 2 / 3 / DPF OFF / EGR OFF / AdBlue OFF as required.
  4. Save patched .bin — the outer CRC is recomputed automatically.
  5. Flash via your existing flasher. Adaptation reset via OEM scan tool if required.

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