hx problem
09-13-2003, 08:48 PM
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hx problem
my hx is really pissing me off. please help. Ok when Im race my car i feel a good little boost of vtec at about..... 5000 rpm then when I reach around 5500 rpm power falls off. its so bad that i can really feel it drop. I was thinking because my torgue ends at 5400 rpm but should i feel it just drastically lose power. someone please help!!!! 
09-13-2003, 08:53 PM
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Re: hx problem (clm)
If it's the stock HX motor, then Vtec should kick in early (~2500 RPM).
Has your car always done this or is it recent? I think your stock cam is running out of steam around 5500. Do they make cams for the HX?
Has your car always done this or is it recent? I think your stock cam is running out of steam around 5500. Do they make cams for the HX?
09-13-2003, 09:01 PM
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Re: hx problem (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If it's the stock HX motor, then Vtec should kick in early (~2500 RPM).</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have an HX, and i do indeed feel a little push around 2700-3000 rpm. I don't feel any drop off at 5500, but i rarely take it that far, after 5000 there isn't much power left.
I have an HX, and i do indeed feel a little push around 2700-3000 rpm. I don't feel any drop off at 5500, but i rarely take it that far, after 5000 there isn't much power left.
09-13-2003, 09:34 PM
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Re: hx problem (HXvtec)
First off you need to realise that youre racing an HX. As a fellow owner of an HX those stock motors are nothing. The vtec "E" kicks in at a little under 3k and even still youre only at about 90 some hp at the wheels and the tranny is geared like a little girl. If you really want to race anything but a metro do what I did and ditch that motor for a b18 or even a b16. Youll love it I promise.
09-13-2003, 10:44 PM
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Re: hx problem (t0p_sh0tta)
When I used to push my HX... (back when I firts got it) the power started to drop at around 6000 rpms... But thats because my clutch started slippin' at those rpms...
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Re: hx problem (monicle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by monicle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First off you need to realise that youre racing an HX. As a fellow owner of an HX those stock motors are nothing. The vtec "E" kicks in at a little under 3k and even still youre only at about 90 some hp at the wheels and the tranny is geared like a little girl. If you really want to race anything but a metro do what I did and ditch that motor for a b18 or even a b16. Youll love it I promise.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Like he said, it's an hx. go with a b16 or b18. it's a whole nother world
Like he said, it's an hx. go with a b16 or b18. it's a whole nother world
09-15-2003, 11:20 AM
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Re: hx problem (HXvtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HXvtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Ok when Im race my car i feel a good little boost of vtec at about..... 5000 rpm </TD></TR></TABLE>
your vtec kicks in @ 2500 to 3000 <U>not</U> 5000
your vtec kicks in @ 2500 to 3000 <U>not</U> 5000
09-15-2003, 11:30 AM
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Re: hx problem (HXvtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HXvtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just changed my fuel filter about 2000 miles ago. It just started doing this</TD></TR></TABLE>
Maybe it was a crappy fuel filter?
Did you put anything else thru like a fuel system cleaner or something?
Maybe it was a crappy fuel filter?
Did you put anything else thru like a fuel system cleaner or something?
09-15-2003, 05:04 PM
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Re: hx problem (shepworldwide)
I thought HX's had dual stage Vtec? At least that is what EVERYONE says. vtec-e kicks in at about 2500-3000 and actual vtec kicks in at around 5k.
09-15-2003, 06:51 PM
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09-15-2003, 06:59 PM
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Re: hx problem (HXvtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HXvtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats true. then when you reach around 5000 the secondary rocker arm locks to the primary rocker arm. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Did you read the link that I posted above? The Hx has a single stage Vtec system that engages around 2500 rpm. Nothing happens at 5k. Ride around with your A/C on and the engagement should be much more noticeable.
Did you read the link that I posted above? The Hx has a single stage Vtec system that engages around 2500 rpm. Nothing happens at 5k. Ride around with your A/C on and the engagement should be much more noticeable.
09-16-2003, 11:36 AM
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Re: hx problem (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Did you read the link that I posted above? The Hx has a single stage Vtec system that engages around 2500 rpm. Nothing happens at 5k. Ride around with your A/C on and the engagement should be much more noticeable.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, open a helms manual. VTEC for hx is around 2300rpms.
Basicly all it does is switch the engine from a 12 valve operation to 16.
Did you read the link that I posted above? The Hx has a single stage Vtec system that engages around 2500 rpm. Nothing happens at 5k. Ride around with your A/C on and the engagement should be much more noticeable.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, open a helms manual. VTEC for hx is around 2300rpms.
Basicly all it does is switch the engine from a 12 valve operation to 16.
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