How to tell if it's a vtec
11-02-2003, 08:26 AM
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How to tell if it's a vtec
A friend of mine is thinking of purchasing a '98 Civic EX (auto). The current owner of the car says it's the 1.6L vtec engine. However, the engine doesn't say vtec on it like how it does on other engines. Is there a way to tell if it really is a vtec engine or not?
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11-02-2003, 08:35 AM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (Goose)
Look for a little can shaped doodad (VTEC solenoid) around the back left side of the valve cover.
I doubt that they are though. The manuals were, but I doubt the autos were.
I doubt that they are though. The manuals were, but I doubt the autos were.
11-02-2003, 09:01 AM
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Re: (swatdog)
yes it is vtec. all ex models came with vtec. Starting from the eg and up. and just cause it dose'nt say vtec dose not mean anything. Just like if stupid is not written on someone dose mean they are'nt. But you can look at the vtec solinoid on the back of the valve cover it is round and has a wire coming out of it.
11-02-2003, 09:11 AM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (Goose)
yes it's vtec... unless the guy swapped out the stock motor for another... not likely...
Check the engine code... it's to the left of the header/exhaust manifold on the engine block... his should be "d16z6" if so it's vtec.
the vtec solinoid is also a good indicator... but if you were REAL shady you could just mount one there... again NOT likely.
Check the engine code... it's to the left of the header/exhaust manifold on the engine block... his should be "d16z6" if so it's vtec.
the vtec solinoid is also a good indicator... but if you were REAL shady you could just mount one there... again NOT likely.
11-02-2003, 09:14 AM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (NonovUrbizniz)
[QUOTE=NonovUrbizniz]
Check the engine code... it's to the left of the header/exhaust manifold on the engine block... his should be "d16z6" if so it's vtec.
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d16y8??
Check the engine code... it's to the left of the header/exhaust manifold on the engine block... his should be "d16z6" if so it's vtec.
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d16y8??
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11-02-2003, 09:18 AM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (Hammett)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hammett »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">[QUOTE=NonovUrbizniz]
Check the engine code... it's to the left of the header/exhaust manifold on the engine block... his should be "d16z6" if so it's vtec.
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d16y8??</TD></TR></TABLE>
Righhhhhhhht...
Sorry didn't look at the year of the car he's looking at.... I always assume 92-95 in this section.
Check the engine code... it's to the left of the header/exhaust manifold on the engine block... his should be "d16z6" if so it's vtec.
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d16y8??</TD></TR></TABLE>
Righhhhhhhht...
Sorry didn't look at the year of the car he's looking at.... I always assume 92-95 in this section.
11-02-2003, 02:29 PM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (Goose)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Goose »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think it's more the fact that he doesn't know how to drive manual.
....and unfortunately, I'm not there to teach him.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you have to be taught to drive stick ? i walked into a dealer and said i would like to test drive this one then when i was on the freeway i told the guy i never drove stick before he was like WTF i don't believe you ... we worked the deal and i bought the truck ... thats how i learned to drive stick
....and unfortunately, I'm not there to teach him.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you have to be taught to drive stick ? i walked into a dealer and said i would like to test drive this one then when i was on the freeway i told the guy i never drove stick before he was like WTF i don't believe you ... we worked the deal and i bought the truck ... thats how i learned to drive stick
11-02-2003, 03:41 PM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (Stripped Honda)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stripped Honda »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you have to be taught to drive stick ? i walked into a dealer and said i would like to test drive this one then when i was on the freeway i told the guy i never drove stick before he was like WTF i don't believe you ... we worked the deal and i bought the truck ... thats how i learned to drive stick</TD></TR></TABLE>
you have to be taught to drive stick ? i walked into a dealer and said i would like to test drive this one then when i was on the freeway i told the guy i never drove stick before he was like WTF i don't believe you ... we worked the deal and i bought the truck ... thats how i learned to drive stick</TD></TR></TABLE>
11-02-2003, 03:47 PM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (Stripped Honda)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stripped Honda »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you have to be taught to drive stick ? i walked into a dealer and said i would like to test drive this one then when i was on the freeway i told the guy i never drove stick before he was like WTF i don't believe you ... we worked the deal and i bought the truck ... thats how i learned to drive stick</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow, talk about your all time bad ideas. Seriously though, check the engine code D16z6 or D16y8 are vtec. Everything else (udsm and sohc) is not.
you have to be taught to drive stick ? i walked into a dealer and said i would like to test drive this one then when i was on the freeway i told the guy i never drove stick before he was like WTF i don't believe you ... we worked the deal and i bought the truck ... thats how i learned to drive stick</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow, talk about your all time bad ideas. Seriously though, check the engine code D16z6 or D16y8 are vtec. Everything else (udsm and sohc) is not.
11-02-2003, 03:58 PM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (SOHC_MShue)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC_MShue »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why would the auto not have vtec? its still a y8 
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It would. I don't know who said otherwise.
</TD></TR></TABLE>It would. I don't know who said otherwise.
11-02-2003, 04:52 PM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (Ricey McRicerton)
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It would. I don't know who said otherwise.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah...what the hell are u talking about Shue
It would. I don't know who said otherwise.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah...what the hell are u talking about Shue
11-02-2003, 06:13 PM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (BauleyCivic)
People ******* crack me up man. If you know anything at all about Hondas in general then you would now that an Ex comes with vtec. If it makes you feel better grab a magic marker and write vtec really big on the valve cover, also get vtec stickers all over the outside so then infact you know for sure that it does have vtec.
haha
11-03-2003, 09:16 AM
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Re: How to tell if it's a vtec (Stripped Honda)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stripped Honda »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you have to be taught to drive stick ? i walked into a dealer and said i would like to test drive this one then when i was on the freeway i told the guy i never drove stick before he was like WTF i don't believe you ... we worked the deal and i bought the truck ... thats how i learned to drive stick</TD></TR></TABLE>
So in other words, you taught yourself.
you have to be taught to drive stick ? i walked into a dealer and said i would like to test drive this one then when i was on the freeway i told the guy i never drove stick before he was like WTF i don't believe you ... we worked the deal and i bought the truck ... thats how i learned to drive stick</TD></TR></TABLE>
So in other words, you taught yourself.
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