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Honda B20Z specs: 2.0L (120.4 ci) 4-cylinder, 84 x 89 mm (3.3071 x 3.5039 in) bore and stroke, 9.6:1 compression. Rated 146 hp, 1999–2001.
The Honda B20Z is undersquare — the 3.5039" stroke exceeds the 3.3071" bore by 5.6% — a layout that trades peak RPM for leverage and torque low in the range. The 3.5039" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,850 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 30.1 ci (493 cc).
9.6:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
It is one of 4 engines in the Honda 120ci family, the largest at 120.4 ci. 3 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 146 hp across 1999–2001.
| Displacement | 120.4 ci / 2 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.3071" |
| Stroke | 3.5039" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.944 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Advertised HP | 146 hp |
| Years | 1999–2001 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | B20Z net | 146 @ 6200 | 133 lb-ft @ 4500 | 9.6:1 |
| 2000 | B20Z net | 146 @ 6200 | 133 lb-ft @ 4500 | 9.6:1 |
| 2001 | B20Z net | 146 @ 6200 | 133 lb-ft @ 4500 | 9.6:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 0.944 — undersquare — stroke exceeds bore, which favours low-end torque |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,504 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 30.1 ci |
| Static compression | 9.6:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 146 hp | B20Z |
| 2000 | 146 hp | B20Z |
| 2001 | 146 hp | B20Z |
1 factory vehicle, 1999–2001. Each year opens that model's engine table.