Honda 2.3L 4-cylinder

Honda 2.3L 4-cylinder — every model and year that used this engine (3 models, 1992–2002), based on NHTSA VIN build data, with links to prices and reliability.

2.3L · 4 cylinders · seen in 3 models, 1992–2002

By the numbers

Output range 135–160 hp (median 150 hp). Gasoline: 100%. Based on 176 decoded NHTSA VIN build sheets.

About this engine family

The Honda F-series engine was considered Honda's "big block" SOHC inline four, though lower production DOHC versions of the F-series were built. It features a solid iron or aluminum open deck cast iron sleeved block and aluminum/magnesium cylinder head.

In detail

This engine was used in the Rover 618i, assembled in Swindon at the Honda facility. Bore × Stroke: Displacement: Cylinder Configuration: Inline-4 Valvetrain: SOHC, 16 valves up to 1997 at 6,000 rpm, at 4,000 rpm carburetor and (PGM-FI-injection, Throttle-body fuel injection) Fuel consumption: This engine was used for the Honda Accord European (model codes CG8 and ) from 1998 to 2002 VTEC S. Japan use variant (F18B) in (model codes CD3 and ) 1.8 VTS/VTE, from 1993 to 2002.

The F18B2 won the 1.8L category of the International Engine of the Year competition for 2000. Bore × Stroke: Displacement: F18B2 Cylinder configuration: Inline-4 Valvetrain: SOHC, 16 valves, VTEC + IAB system Compression ratio: 9.3:1 Vtec active at 2,500 rpm IAB active at 4,000 rpm Max power: at 6,100 rpm at 5,000 rpm This engine series was used in the Accord, Ascot Innova and Prelude in Japan and Europe.

The DOHC F20A was also derived from this engine (see below). Bore × Stroke: Displacement: Cylinder configuration: Inline-4 Compression ratio : 9.6:1 Valvetrain: SOHC, 16 valves, non-VTEC Max Power : F20A2 at 5,700 rpm (carbureted) F20A3 at 5,700 rpm (carbureted) F20A4 at 6,000 rpm (PGM-FI) F20A5 at 5,300 rpm (PGM-FI) F20A6 at 6,000 rpm (carbureted) F20A7 at 5,600 rpm (PGM-FI) F20A8 at 5,600 rpm (PGM-FI) Max Torque : F20A2 at 3,500 rpm (carbureted) F20A3 at 3,800 rpm (carbureted) F20A4 at 3,700 rpm (PGM-FI) F20A5 at 5,000 rpm (PGM-FI) F20A6 at 3,500 rpm (carbureted) F20A7 at 4,400 rpm (PGM-FI) F20A8 at 4,800 rpm (PGM-FI) Fuel consumption F20A8 Urban - Highway - Fuel consumption (Japan Combined Cycle): (PGM-FI), (carbureted) This engine also spawned many variants, according to market, but the specs remain largely similar.

The F20A3 is used in the early carbureted CB3. The F20A5 is used in the CB3 and CB4 Chassis. Used in the Honda Accord Coupe (CD9) (1994-1997) and the Honda Accord Aerodeck (CE2) (Wagon) (1994-1997) Produced for the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg All the models that came with the F20B3 had a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic. Bore × Stroke: Displacement: Valvetrain: SOHC, 16 valves Cylinder configuration: Inline-4 Fuel Delivery: Multi-port fuel injection Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 Max Power: at 5,600 rpm Max Torque: at 4,500 rpm This engine was used for the Honda Accord sold on the European market (model code CG9) from 1998 to 2002 Bore × Stroke: Displacement: Cylinder configuration: Inline-4 Valvetrain: SOHC, 16 valves, VTEC Compression ratio: 10:1 Vtec active at 4,250 rpm Max power: at 6,000 rpm Max Torque: at 4,800 rpm This engine series is similar to the F20A above, used in the Honda Accord CC7 (1993-1996) and CE8 (1996-1998) in Europe, as well as the Rover 620i (1993-1999).

Bore × Stroke: Displacement: Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 Valvetrain: SOHC, 16 valves at 5,400 rpm This engine is the low compression brother of F20Z1. This engine was used in the same models as the F20Z1. Bore × Stroke: Displacement: Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 Valve Configuration: SOHC, 16 valves at 5,300 rpm This engine series was used in the Honda Accord and Honda Prelude S. Aside from differences in tuning, these engines are substantially similar.

Bore × Stroke: Displacement: Valve configuration: SOHC, 16 valves, non-VTEC Compression ratio: 8.8:1 Max power: F22A1: at 5,200 rpm. (Accord DX, LX). The 1992–1996 Prelude S also has a F22A1 but because of a different, more aggressively tuned ECU (P12) the power output is . F22A2: at 5,600 rpm. Accord EXi 2WS 1990–1993, Prelude S and SI 1992–1996. 2.2 Lts. water-cooled SOHC with Sequential multi-port fuel injection engine without catalytic converter (KT/KY).

Compression Ratio 8.9:1. This engine is equipped with the same camshaft from F22A6 engine, as well as the 4-1 header and simple intake manifold from F22A1 without IABS.

Source: Wikipedia — Honda F engine, CC BY-SA.

Models that used this engine

Engine usage derived from NHTSA VIN build data (displacement + cylinder configuration). Model links lead to prices, generations and reliability.