How to Rebuild Honda B-Series Engines
How to Rebuild Honda B-Series Engines book cover

How to Rebuild Honda B-Series Engines

Paperback – Illustrated, September 24, 2008

Price
$33.36
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Publisher
CarTech
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1932494785
Dimensions
8.5 x 0.38 x 11 inches
Weight
1.06 pounds

Description

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. Jason Siu was the former West Coast Editor of Modified Magazine. While working with Modified Magazine he wrote and photographed over 200 different articles. He is currently the co-owner and editor-in-chief of the Internet automotive publication, Tunerzine.com. His first project car was a 1999 Honda Civic Si that sported one of the first built LS/VTEC engines ever. He currently owns a 1994 Acura Integra project car that can be seen in Modified Magazine. His previous work experience within the industry includes being employed at Titan Motorsports and Enjuku Racing in Florida. He currently resides in sunny Southern California.

Features & Highlights

  • 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.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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No nonsense

My husband got this book and said anyone that can read, they can rebuild a motor with this book.
6 people found this helpful
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A Must Have for Rebuilding Honda Engines

This book is a must have if you're rebuilding any Honda engine in general. Even though it focuses on the B-Series, it has helpful info for rebuilding pretty much any engine. The photos are great, the procedures are easy to follow, and the suggestions definately come from an author that knows what he is talking about. I would highly recommend, as the author does, that you get the service manual for your specific vehicle too for torque specs., the engine removal procedure, as a cross reference, etc. I rebuild an F22B2 recently, with this book and the service manual as guides.
3 people found this helpful
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Great info

This book details the engine removal, rebuild, and rebuild process. Great info and insight regarding a B series build. If you want to build a B series engine and you are not a Honda certified tech, this book is essential!
3 people found this helpful
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Engine rebuilding Honda B16

The book was purchased for eudcation and reference purpose. It has seen surpassed that intention. For anyone with a Honda B16 engine who would either like to perform a rebuild and or just understand the internals (positioning and general purpose) this book in for you.
2 people found this helpful
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Life saver!

Used this book while I rebuilt my b16 engine. If you have never rebuilt and engine or you have before, this book is excellent! It provides concise instructions with very detailed color pictures. I had no idea what I was doing when I started, but the engine is back together and it runs! Perfect if you like getting your hands dirty and are a DIY type person.
1 people found this helpful
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It is not a very good DIY book

It is not a very good DIY book. It is okay I guess? It's more of a coach to help you more than a true DIY that can help you do a basic stock rebuild.
1 people found this helpful
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Great book.

Instructions are clear. Does require you know a little mechanic info. Of course right? otherwise don't even think about tearing an engine apart.
1 people found this helpful
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Very useful and well worth the money

Overall I found this extremely useful but was misled a little bit. The cover says "From engine removal to installation." It doesn't go in depth in the removal process like it does for the engine disassembly. The only thing the author says is to label all hoses and wires. Still helpful but for someone who hasn't removed an engine before may have trouble in the first steps of this. I like how easy it was to understand certain hard to explain parts, such as tensioning the timing belt. I'd rather spend this price than thousands for someone else to do what I can learn from this book.
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Great book for rebulding!!!

This book was an awsome book! I enjoyed reading it and the pictures made it simple to understand every step. After reading this book I feel like I know the ins and out of the B-Series motor.(B18) I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Hondas or about to rebuild their motor.
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Lots of good pictures in this How-to

Well written. There are a ton of good quality pictures almost on a step-by-step basis. This How-to can get you through 95% of a b-series rebuild and install. The other 5% can be found on forums and online write ups.
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