This is a Honda B18C engine for sale in fairly used condition. It is a genuine 1.8 litre DOHC VTEC four-cylinder, removed from a running car, tested and ready to ship to you anywhere in the world. The B18C is the engine from the Integra GS-R, SiR and Type R, and it is still one of the most wanted Honda engines for Civic, CR-X and Integra builds.
We match the engine to your car or swap plan and send photos of the real engine, with its engine number, before you pay.
What Comes With This Honda B18C Engine for Sale
A complete engine normally includes:
- Block with crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods
- Cylinder head with both camshafts and VTEC rockers
- Timing belt, tensioner and water pump
- Intake manifold, throttle body, fuel rail and injectors
- Distributor, on engines that have one fitted
- Exhaust manifold, oil pan and oil pump
- Photos, test notes and secure packing
Transmissions, engine computers and wiring harnesses are available on some engines at extra cost. Your quote lists exactly what comes with the Honda B18C engine for sale you are buying.
Honda B18C Engine Specifications
| Type | Inline four-cylinder petrol |
| Displacement | 1,797 cc (1.8 litre) |
| Bore x stroke | 81 mm x 87.2 mm |
| Block and head | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC VTEC, 16 valves |
| Power | About 170 hp (GS-R) to 200 PS (JDM Type R) |
| Torque | About 174 to 181 Nm |
| Compression ratio | About 10.0:1 to 11.1:1 |
| Redline | About 8,000 to 8,400 rpm |
| Timing | Belt (interference engine) |
| Oil capacity | About 3.8 to 4 litres with filter |
| Condition | Fairly used, tested |
Want the full story first? Read our Honda B18C buying guide.
For the full family history, see the Honda B engine article, and for how the cam switching works, read about VTEC.
Which B18C Is Which
B18C (JDM). From the Japanese Integra SiR. About 180 PS. This is the Honda B18C engine for sale we ship most often, and the price on this page is for this version.
B18C1. The North American Integra GS-R engine, about 170 hp.
B18C5 and the JDM 96 spec R. Type R engines with higher compression, hand-finished ports and lighter internals. Rarer and quoted separately.
B18C4. Used in the European Civic 1.8 VTi.
B18C2, B18C3, B18C6 and B18C7. Versions for other markets, including the Australian Integra Type R.
Before you order any Honda B18C engine for sale, decide which spec you want and what it is going into. We print the exact code and engine number on your quote.
Vehicles This Honda B18C Engine for Sale Fits
- Honda and Acura Integra DC2 and DB8 (about 1994 to 2001)
- Integra Type R in its different markets
- Honda Civic 1.8 VTi in Europe
- Popular swaps: Civic EG and EK, CR-X, Del Sol and early Integra
For a swap, you need B-series engine mounts, a hydraulic B-series gearbox and an engine computer that suits the engine. Tell us your chassis and we will help you work out which Honda B18C engine for sale and which extra parts make the job simplest.
What Fairly Used Means
Fairly used means the engine came from a car that was running. It has normal wear for its age, it is not rebuilt and it is priced as a used engine. Small things we spot, like a leaking VTEC solenoid gasket or a cracked plug wire, go in your notes, so the Honda B18C engine for sale you receive matches what we told you.
How We Check Each Engine
- Record the engine number, code and donor car where we know it
- Compression test on all four cylinders
- Leak-down test where possible
- Check oil and coolant for contamination
- Look at the cams and rockers under the valve cover
- Turn the engine over by hand and listen for noise
- Photograph the engine and the engine number
- Drain, cap and pack for transport
More on our process in tested used engines.
Check the Engine Number
B-series engines have been stolen in large numbers over the years, and some countries check engine numbers at registration. Every engine we sell has its number recorded and photographed, and the number goes on your quote and paperwork. If a seller cannot show you a clean engine number, walk away. With us, the paperwork for your Honda B18C engine for sale is part of the deal.
Known B18C Weak Points
- Oil use. High mileage engines that were revved hard can burn some oil. We note compression and leak-down results so you know what you are getting.
- VTEC solenoid gasket and oil pressure switch. Common leak points. Cheap to fix.
- Distributor. The O-ring leaks and the igniter or coil can fail with age.
- Timing belt. It is an interference engine. Change the belt and water pump if the history is unknown.
- Abuse. A lot of these engines lived hard lives. That is why we test before we sell.
None of this is unusual for a twenty-plus year old performance engine. It is just what anyone buying a Honda B18C engine for sale should keep in mind.
Price and What Affects It
The price shown is for a complete, fairly used JDM B18C. The final price can change with:
- Spec: B18C, B18C1, B18C4 or Type R
- Mileage and test results
- Whether you add a gearbox, engine computer or harness
- Shipping method and destination
Your quote shows the engine, extras and freight separately. Our replacement engine cost guide helps you plan the rest of the budget.
Used, Rebuilt or Remanufactured?
This is a fairly used engine, the quickest and cheapest way to get a B18C in your car. Rebuilt engines cost more and quality varies a lot. Our guide to remanufactured vs rebuilt engines explains the difference. A tested, original Honda B18C engine for sale is often a safer bet than someone else’s home rebuild.
Swap Tips
- Use B-series mounts made for your chassis.
- Use a hydraulic B-series gearbox and the right clutch line.
- Match the engine computer to the engine, or plan for a tune.
- Check the wiring, as OBD0, OBD1 and OBD2 cars differ.
- Upgrade the brakes and check the cooling system for the extra power.
Tell us your car and we will make sure the Honda B18C engine for sale and parts we send fit your plan.
Fitting Advice
- Fit a new timing belt and water pump unless the history is known.
- Replace the VTEC solenoid gasket, valve cover gasket and distributor O-ring.
- Fit new spark plugs and check the plug wires.
- Flush the cooling system and fit a new thermostat.
- Use good oil, keep it topped up and change it early.
Looking After It
Check the oil every week or two, because a revvy engine likes to use a little. Warm it up before using the high revs. Change the timing belt on time. Do that and a Honda B18C engine for sale from us will give you plenty of fun miles.
For Workshops and Importers
We can quote several engines at once and ship them together to save on freight. Trade buyers often pair a Honda B18C engine for sale with K-series engines and gearboxes. Every engine is labelled with its number and quote reference, with photos and test notes.
Warranty
Every Honda B18C engine for sale ships with a written warranty, with the terms on your quote. See our used engine warranty page and our refund and returns policy.
Worldwide Shipping
We ship to North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, by sea or air. Each Honda B18C engine for sale is drained, capped, strapped down and packed in a crate or on a pallet, then shipped with tracking and export paperwork. Read our shipping policy.
How to Order
- Tell us your car or swap plan through the contact page, or call +1 (209) 733-0882.
- We confirm the right engine and send photos.
- You get a written quote with engine, extras and shipping.
- Pay by bank transfer. It is the only payment method we accept. See our billing terms.
- We ship with tracking and send the documents.
Read how to buy a used engine online for more tips.
When Your Engine Arrives
- Photograph the crate before opening it.
- Check the number on your Honda B18C engine for sale matches your quote.
- Make sure all the listed parts are there.
- Turn the engine by hand.
- Contact us within the time on your quote if anything is wrong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a new engine?
No. It is a fairly used, tested engine from a running car.
Which spec is this Honda B18C engine for sale?
The listed price is for a JDM B18C. We also quote the B18C1, B18C4 and Type R engines.
Can I get the gearbox and engine computer too?
Often, yes. Ask and we will add them to your quote.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, a written warranty with the terms on your quote.
Can I see photos first?
Yes, including the engine number, before you pay.
How do I pay?
Bank transfer only.
Do you ship to my country?
Yes, worldwide by sea or air with tracking.
Get Your Quote
Whether you are bringing an Integra back to life or building a Civic that screams to 8,000 rpm, this is the engine people want. Send us your car and plan and we will confirm the match, send photos and give you a clear price on a tested Honda B18C engine for sale, delivered wherever you are.
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