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Old 11-13-2003, 04:31 AM
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Hey guys, i have a 1992 twin carby version civic hb.. is it possible to add the effect of vtec on my 1.5L engine?

i will get some pics on here as soon as the panel beaters call me to pick her up, been waiting for 2 damn weeks
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Yeah, just go to pep boys, they sell it in a bottle. Its called Vtec Inducer.


hahhaha, im just messin bro! yes, u can add it. u need a vtec head, cam, vtec switch of some sort, vtec ecu. i think thats all, ill post if i think of more.
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Default Re: Can i add vtec to my car? (Disciple)

"add the <U>effect</U> of vtec "

Don't do that.
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what, the mini-me? why not, its a good way to bump up power on a budget. oh wait, i didnt see that it was carb-ed. i didnt know that they made a carb'ed version in 92.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Disciple &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey guys, i have a 1992 twin carby version civic hb.. is it possible to add the effect of vtec on my 1.5L engine?

i will get some pics on here as soon as the panel beaters call me to pick her up, been waiting for 2 damn weeks</TD></TR></TABLE>

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im from australia
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Default Re: Can i add vtec to my car? (97civhatch)

I forgot to quote him...i was telling him not to do that. Your idea was good.
But he did say the "effect" of vtec.
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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=554053

take a look there.
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thanks guys
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hey guys whats a EX tranny and how much u reckon it would cost me to get one?

Performance gains?
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give that **** a bottle of nitrous bumb up the fuel and call that **** a day
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my vtec kicks in like a bat out of hell, b18c is a beast, sorry im not helping your situation any lol

good day
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Dude!?!? Does that thing have an ecu or what?
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dont know man, do carby cars have ecu's?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Disciple &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont know man, do carby cars have ecu's?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't know. Thats why I asked you.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by realblag &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I don't know. Thats why I asked you. </TD></TR></TABLE>

hm.....the question of the day. WOW, its 8:45am and i've already seen too many good posts.................https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=554053 this will help you if you want a mini-me, dont know what ur looking for though man
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Disciple &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey guys whats a EX tranny and how much u reckon it would cost me to get one?

Performance gains?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Probobally 250 or so US dollars. I would definately recommend this. Shorter gears = better accelleration.
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Default Re: (Ricey McRicerton)

thats a good question bout the ecu on a carby car. but my friends truck has an ecu. so he says, and its carbed. 1986 nissan pickup
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Did you just say "effect of vtec", carby and "reckon"??

Oh boy...
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