Honda1998–2001Technical specifications

Integra 1.8 Type R: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.8-litre petrol (engine code B18C6). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (B18C6) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Integra
Years: 1998–2001
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: B18C6

Performance & efficiency

Power: 140 kW (190 hp)
Engine size: 1,797 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 11.1:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.0 litres

All 118 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1797
Compression ratio :1	11,1
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	98
Ignition system Make	Honda
Ignition system Type	PGM-FI
Ignition system Description	Map-i
Trigger location	Distributor
Fuel system Make	Honda
Fuel system Type	PGM-FI
Fuel system Description	MFI-s
Air metering Type	MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	No
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Primary resistance Ohm	0,6-0,8
Secondary resistance Ohm	12800-19200

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) are 0,15-0,19 mm inlet and 0,17-0,21 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,15-0,19 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,17-0,21 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) takes 4.0 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.2 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-85.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 4.5 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40, 15W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.0
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-85
Manual transmission litres	2.2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	4.5
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type	Honda PAS
Power steering fluid litres	1.2

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	21 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	8 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1,6 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	6-10

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) is 16°±2° BTDC at 800 rpm.

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	16±2/800

Battery

The Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) uses a 12 V, 36 Ah battery.

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12 (36)

Spark plugs

The Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) uses Denso PK22PR-L11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	PK22PR-L11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	APP3922
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RC10PYP4
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	PFR7G-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	800±50
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,1 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2300-2700
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	270
Alternator output A/V/rpm	85/13,5/2000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,5 Min
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,5/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,95-1,25
Thermostat opens °C	76-80

Fuel system

System pressure bar	3,3-3,8
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,7-3,2
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	200-400/80
Injector Ohm	10,0-13,0
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	10,0-40,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 10 Nm, then 29 Nm, then a final 85 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	10 Nm
Tighten	29 Nm
Tighten	85 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	—
Main bearings
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	Yes
Big end bearings Stage 1	—
Big end bearings
Oil pump to cylinder block	—
Oil pump to cylinder block
Sump bolts	12 Nm
Sump drain bolt	44 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	103 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	181 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	66 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
Camshaft carrier/cap
Camshaft/rocker cover	10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	25 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	31 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	44 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	12 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	18 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	31 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	181 Nm
Rear hub	181 Nm
Steering track rod end	43 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	49 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	108 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	22 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	56 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	10 Nm
ABS sensor Front	10 Nm
Road wheels	108 Nm

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R?

The firing order for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R use?

The Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) uses Denso PK22PR-L11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R take?

The Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) takes 4.0 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R?

Valve clearances for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) are 0,15-0,19 mm inlet and 0,17-0,21 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 10 Nm, then 29 Nm, then a final 85 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R (1998–2001) is 16°±2° BTDC at 800 rpm.