Originally posted by g2tegls
The b16a and b17a are both rated at 160 hp
The reason for that is in the compression ratios.
B17A1- 9.7:1
B16A- 10.2:1
If B16A pistons are used in a B17A1 engine, it would be closer to 165-167hp with 118-119 ft-lbs. The B17A1 was the lowest compression DOHC VTEC engine ever made, and the largest ever made without a crank girdle.