Notices
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-27-2003, 07:25 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
accord ex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec.

I have a 94 accord ex, but im not sure when Vtec kicks in, but i do feel an extra push after 3500rpm. Does anyone know when Vtec actually kicks in and when Vtec stops. Please try to be as accurate as possible. Thank you and sorry for the dumb question, oh one more thing, what is the point of a Vtec engine, is it suppose to give more power, speed or something? Thanks
Old 11-27-2003, 07:33 AM
  #2  
 
under advisement's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Probably my, desk
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec. (accord ex)

Usually it's going to be somewhere between 3500 and 4000 rpms. It stays in v-tec until redline and drops out below that range. The shape the engine and v-tec components are in will affect this.

The point of v-tec is to give a more even powerband by giving the motor a high rpm, and low rpm cam profile. This allows the motor to produce it's best power through a wider rpm range than a non v-tec motor.

This may help you. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question229.htm


Modified by under advisement at 4:45 PM 11/27/2003
Old 11-27-2003, 08:12 AM
  #3  
Honda-Tech Member
 
KTeller8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Kteller, USA
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec. (under advisement)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by under advisement &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

This may help you. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question229.htm

</TD></TR></TABLE>
Old 11-27-2003, 10:48 AM
  #4  
Thread Starter
 
accord ex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec. (accord ex)

Thanks, this information really helped.
Old 11-30-2003, 04:38 PM
  #5  
 
slotec95's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Greenville, nc, usa
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec. (accord ex)

the v-tec does not kick in until about 5500-5900 in an accord
Old 11-30-2003, 05:07 PM
  #6  
Honda-Tech Member
 
Chiovnidca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Cincinnati,, Oh
Posts: 7,574
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default Re: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec. (slotec95)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slotec95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the v-tec does not kick in until about 5500-5900 in an accord</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think you're way off. Where did you come up with these numbers?
Old 11-30-2003, 05:30 PM
  #7  
 
DIYaccord's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Camano Island, WA, USA
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i have an f22b2 (non-vtec) and i feel what i guess feels like "v-tec" after about 3500 rpms (when i floor it)

my friend who does have it (i belive f22b1) swears i have it....i dunno
Old 11-30-2003, 05:46 PM
  #8  
Honda-Tech Member
 
poid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (DIYaccord)

From memory (and the workshop manual) i believe it engages from 2,500-3,200 rpm in an Accord, depending on a few things. I think it usually engages around 3,000rpm
Old 11-30-2003, 05:48 PM
  #9  
Honda-Tech Member
 
poid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec. (slotec95)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slotec95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the v-tec does not kick in until about 5500-5900 in an accord</TD></TR></TABLE>

The accord reaches peak power at 5,500rpm or thereabouts and the redline is around 6,250, so why exactly would the vtec engage after peak power has been reached and a few hundred rpm before redline?
Old 11-30-2003, 08:51 PM
  #10  
 
TypeSH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec. (poid)

somewhere between 2-3k, maybe it was 2500-3k, i forgot.

you should feel power peak at 4000-4400rpm because that is peak torque. 5500rpm is peak HP but it doesnt pull as hard as 4000-4400rpm where the peak torque is.
Old 11-30-2003, 09:49 PM
  #11  
Honda-Tech Member
 
GreenD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: pasadena, ca
Posts: 804
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: (DIYaccord)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DIYaccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have an f22b2 (non-vtec) and i feel what i guess feels like "v-tec" after about 3500 rpms (when i floor it)

my friend who does have it (i belive f22b1) swears i have it....i dunno</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats called a down shift
Old 12-01-2003, 06:57 AM
  #12  
 
rockeyH22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec. (slotec95)

yeah, thats what i'm saying..........how the hell do these people have it kickin in at 3500? what ecu would u need for that
Old 12-01-2003, 09:47 AM
  #13  
 
theavenger333's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: milwaukee, wi, us
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

the f22b isn't exactly a vtec monster, you can feel it, but not like in other vtec vehicles, a prelude/ bseries civic, you notice it a lot there, but itis usually right around 3 grand
Old 12-01-2003, 12:23 PM
  #14  
 
Old Skool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Amor E Morte
Posts: 2,020
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (DIYaccord)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DIYaccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have an f22b2 (non-vtec) and i feel what i guess feels like "v-tec" after about 3500 rpms (when i floor it)

my friend who does have it (i belive f22b1) swears i have it....i dunno</TD></TR></TABLE>
you dont.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
h4mza
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
3
02-22-2013 10:13 AM
T-Charged-Civic
Forced Induction
1
02-09-2006 01:37 PM
NightHawkC5
Tech / Misc
18
03-14-2003 11:26 AM
LordoftheAccord
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
20
11-16-2001 08:38 PM



Quick Reply: Guys i need some serious explanation on Vtec.



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:15 AM.