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Old 10-30-2003, 07:33 AM
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Is the head what makes the engine VTEC?
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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (joshmarlette)

Oh boy.....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by joshmarlette &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is the head what makes the engine VTEC? </TD></TR></TABLE>


pretty much
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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (wall of tvs)

LOL

yes, the head is where all of the VTEC happens. VTEC - Variable valve Timing and Electronic lift Control. You might want to ask a more specific question next time like why you want to know. you are not that much of a newbie so dont post stuff that you will get flamed for.
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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (-iLLuZioN-B18C1)

Sorry for the dumb question but you can't know if ya don't ask someone. I've never dealt with a VTEC engine so I didn't know. I know basically what it is just never dealt with it. I have a B18B now, what would I need to do to convert it to VTEC?

PS- i dont care if I get flamed. i dont expect everyone to be nice. i just want answers.
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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (joshmarlette)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by joshmarlette &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I have a B18B now, what would I need to do to convert it to VTEC?</TD></TR></TABLE>

get a B series vtec cylinder head. you will need to run an external oil line. this is called an LS VTEC. If you want it to last you should do some internal work to it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IntegraLStuner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LOL

yes, the head is where all of the VTEC happens. VTEC - Variable valve Timing and Electronic lift Control. You might want to ask a more specific question next time like why you want to know. you are not that much of a newbie so dont post stuff that you will get flamed for.</TD></TR></TABLE> great advice from a newbie to a newbie. Go to "howstuffworks.com" for a good explanation of the vtec system YoO.
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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (Threatcon13)

i am not so much of a "newbie" if you do your reasearch especially when it comes to hondas. just because I dont live on here everyday.
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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (Threatcon13)

like someone stated above, howstuffworks.com is a great place to learn
about all engine parts and how they work.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -iLLuZioN-B18C1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">like someone stated above, howstuffworks.com is a great place to learn
about all engine parts and how they work.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (IntegraLStuner)

Vtec will help your motor in the upper rpms. It deals with the head and more specifically your cams. If you want to convert to vtec from a b18b, you need to look into either a b16 head or a b18c1 head.
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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (Civic_EX)

go with the b16 head...the b18c1=less flow
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Civic_EX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Vtec will help your motor in the upper rpms. It deals with the head and more specifically your cams. If you want to convert to vtec from a b18b, you need to look into either a b16 head or a b18c1 head.</TD></TR></TABLE>


VTEC was created to maximize low-end torque with high end horsepower... A VTEC cam has two lobes, the smaller lobes work at lower rpm's and have a shorter lift and duration... When you hit the VTEC cross-over, the larger lobes take over and have a longer lift and duration, thus maximizing high end horsepower, without losing low-end torque...

The LS has just one size lobe on it's cams, therefore, it's able to maximize torque down low, but struggles for highend horsepower...
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Default Re: What makes the engine a VTEC? (eG_6ix)

b16 or b18c5
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