Honda B16A / B18C Camshafts
The B16A Honda engine made it's worldwide debut back in 1989 in the JDM CR-X. It was then released in Europe in the Civic in 1992. The B16A3 first saw production in the US back in 1993 in the del Sol chassis. The B16A2 made it's final USDM appearance in the 99-00 Civic Si as well as Canada in the Civic SiR. The JDM B16A was also discontinued in 2000, last used in the 3 door/4 door EK4. The B18C Honda engine was released in the JDM Integra SiR (DC) in 1995 and continued in the JDM Integra Type-R through 2000. The B18C1 appeared in the US Acura Integra GS-R in 1994 and was used until 2000. The B18C5, which had higher compression, larger cams, etc...was released in the JDM Integra Type-R in 1994 and used until 2000. The B17A1 was only available in the US in the 1992-93 Acura Integra GS-R.
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Forced Induction Specification Short duration profile builds cylinder pressure by reducing overlap, high lift for more air intake. Requires kit BC0010 or BC0010S. |
BC0011 | 290°/292° 280°/284° 260°/262° |
232°/234° 202°/200° 178°/180° |
.465"/.450 .322"/.307" .206"/.190" |
11.81/11.43 8.18/7.80 5.23/4.82 |
BC0010 or BC0010S |
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$452.92 |
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Normally Aspirated Specification Hot street/strip or road race spec. Use with CAI, H, E, ECU, A/F mods. Excellent street manners and idle quality. Requires kit BC0010 or BC0010S. |
BC0012 | 306°/300° 236°/232° 228°/226° |
254°/248° 216°/214° 194°/192° |
.472"/.472" .364"/.351" .264"/.252" |
11.99/11.99 9.25/8.92 6.70/6.40 |
BC0010 or BC0010S |
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$367.28 |
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Normally Aspirated Specification Intended for fully built engine. Extensive modifications, high compression pistons and tuning recommended. Requires kit BC0010 or BC0010S. |
BC0013 | 310°/308° 256°/256° 256°/256° |
260°/254° 220°/220° 220°/220° |
.496"/.496" .443"/.443" .428"/.428" |
12.60/12.60 11.25/11.25 10.88/10.88 |
BC0010 or BC0010S |
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$367.28 |
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USDM B16A2 (’99-’00) | Stock | 280°/276° | 219°/214° | .417"/.373" | 10.59/9.47 |
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USDM B18C1 (’94-’00) | Stock | 290°/278° | 230°/216° | .423"/.380" | 10.74/9.65 |
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JDM B16A (Type R) | Stock | 294°/286° | 233°/224° | .449"/.417" | 11.40/10.59 |
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Honda B16A / B18C B SERIES ADJUSTABLE CAM GEARS
BC adjustable cam gears deliver the easiest way to dial in more horsepower and/or torque without getting underneath the valve cover, disassembling the engine or dealing with onboard electronics. BC gears are CNC machined from aerospace grade, 6061-T6 billet aluminum for ultimate tensile strength. Easy to read, laser etched face features micrometer style markings for precise adjustment (up to 10 degrees in each direction) and quick tunability. Each hub is held down by four ARP made, Grade-8 hex bolts for maximum clamping ability. Hard anodized finish prevents premature surface wear.
| Part Number | Description | Price | Shop |
| BC8801 | Cam Gears for Honda/Acura B16A, B18C, B18A, B18B. Set/2 | $166.5 |
