Originally posted by yellow civic ex
it does...b18b has a lower compression ratio +shorter stroke. therefore, a bit more torque.
No, the B18C has more peak torque than the B. It's just higher in the powerband.
B18B1: 142 hp @ 6300 127 lb-ft @ 5200
B18C1: 170 hp @ 7600 130lb-ft @ 6200
Not that there's a huge difference or anything.