rawrjaay

is my 1997 civic hx coupe a vtec engine?
if so, how the HELL can i tell if its working?
i cant really feel a pull or anything around 5k rpms..
ill try again soon

milkwasabadidea

hx has v-tec... its called v-tec e.... you wont feel a pull like regular v-tec... v-tec e hits like at 2500 to 3k rpm.. and also depends on how much the gas pedal is pressed


hx motor runs in 12 valve mode... then when v-tec e hits.. it uses all 16 valves.... well thats how i believe the hx motor works from research

rawrjaay

wow for once! someones actually helping me and not telling me im stupid for asking a question on honda tech! or not telling me to google the answer right?

because, asking questions on honda tech isnt allowed correct? ahahah (:
thanks man,
that helped out a lot, i will see if i can get a pull, sometimes i feel it around 3 rpm but its not like my last two preludes ill tell you that for sure

Wrona

d16 vtec is not felt barely if any simple as that

DCRB

you will DEFINATELY not feel a vtec pull like vtec does because its not a motor designed to make power it's designed for fuel economy. hx goes from 12 valve to 16 valve when vtec engages

rawrjaay

thanks guys!
so is there any way to make sure that the vtec is in fact kicking in at all?
i mean for a 97 stock hx which im hoping is under my hood, is a d16y5 vtec e (economy)
(:
thanks tho, i honestly would rep all you guys for helping out!

Wrona

test the vtec solenoid plug with a multimeter or install a Vtec light on ur cluster

power cable to power battery terminal

neg to neg

if the solenoid clicks, its good

DIY Vtec Light
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=133744

rawrjaay

will do!
i clicked the link u provided me from clubcivic and the images arent working
any other links you have in hand that could help?
because i would definitely do it, and put the light there!

milkwasabadidea

i doubt you will feel anything at all. i am also running a hx motor y5 in my hatch.....i cant hear it or feel any pull......

the only hint i have that the v-tec is kicking is when im in 5th gear on the free way on a steady gas pedal....i will randomly feel a little sudden power gain (very little) while still steady on the pedal at a constant speed... afterwards it cuts off... i assume its the v-tec coming on switching from 12 to 16 valve during the uphills and cutting off on down hill..... the power gain feels like pressing in the gas pedal another 5cm? but who knows.... like everyone says wire up a v-tec light....

Kista20

5 speed or cvt? Both of mine are 5 speeds and I can notice it when it's engaged just driving and not looking at the tach. I'm sure most people wouldn't notice it that much. I've had the 97 for 12 years and it's still going strong with 190k.