My VTEC is not kicking in
03-02-2007, 09:01 PM
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My VTEC is not kicking in
I just bought a CIVIC 1999 EX with a D16y8. As i understand, this engine is SOHC VTEC, even the valve cover does not say so, and the VTEC kicks in at 5,400 rpm. I have gone to 6,000 rpm and i dont notice the different.
Would it be that my engine is working too good, that the kick is really smooth, i´ve heard that too.
Thanks for yr help.
Mr. Fuji
Would it be that my engine is working too good, that the kick is really smooth, i´ve heard that too.
Thanks for yr help.
Mr. Fuji
03-02-2007, 09:14 PM
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Re: My VTEC is not kicking in (Mr. Fuji)
1. just because your valve cover doesnt say so, doesnt mean you dont have vtec.
2. its a d series, you can barely hear the difference with an intake. if its stock, even less so if any. (not very noticable powerwise)
3. vtec kicks in at around 4,500 i think, i cant recall, its been a while since I had my civic.
4. that last line was retarded.
5. is your name really Mr.Fuji or do you just think its cool?
2. its a d series, you can barely hear the difference with an intake. if its stock, even less so if any. (not very noticable powerwise)
3. vtec kicks in at around 4,500 i think, i cant recall, its been a while since I had my civic.
4. that last line was retarded.
5. is your name really Mr.Fuji or do you just think its cool?
03-02-2007, 09:24 PM
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Re: My VTEC is not kicking in (knockout)
I'm speechless.
I don't even have Vtak and I'm proud to be able to tell stupid rednecks I don't have it.
You'll never notice it in a D-series unless you have a loud *** intake.
I don't even have Vtak and I'm proud to be able to tell stupid rednecks I don't have it.
You'll never notice it in a D-series unless you have a loud *** intake.
03-02-2007, 09:25 PM
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Re: My VTEC is not kicking in (knockout)
you can't hear vtec in sohc, you can kinda tell in a DOHC, but sohc no way. When i had my em2 i couldn't hear vtec eventhough it said in VTEC on my valve cover.
03-02-2007, 09:26 PM
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Re: My VTEC is not kicking in (knockout)
knockout,
Thanks for the info, really appreciated. I believe it might be No. 2 (D series).
Mr. Fuji is just a nick.
Thanks for the info, really appreciated. I believe it might be No. 2 (D series).
Mr. Fuji is just a nick.
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03-03-2007, 01:23 AM
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Re: My VTEC is not kicking in (Mr. Fuji)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Fuji »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Would it be that my engine is working too good, that the kick is really smooth, i´ve heard that too.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That was my first thought. It's working TOO good.
Would it be that my engine is working too good, that the kick is really smooth, i´ve heard that too.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That was my first thought. It's working TOO good.
03-03-2007, 02:02 AM
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Re: (ifIexplode)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ifIexplode »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a y8 and I can clearly hear the crossover. </TD></TR></TABLE>
same here, it's quite noticeable in sound at 5500rpm. doesn't do **** for performance though...
same here, it's quite noticeable in sound at 5500rpm. doesn't do **** for performance though...
03-03-2007, 05:08 AM
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fyi for anyone with vtec - YOU CANT FEEL IT
my y8 I could hear crossover because I knew it in my own car and got used to it, to anyone else, its just an extra noise that sounds normal.
my y8 I could hear crossover because I knew it in my own car and got used to it, to anyone else, its just an extra noise that sounds normal.
03-03-2007, 10:27 AM
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Re: My VTEC is not kicking in (EM1FORLIFE.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EM1FORLIFE. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can't hear vtec in sohc, you can kinda tell in a DOHC, but sohc no way. When i had my em2 i couldn't hear vtec eventhough it said in VTEC on my valve cover.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sorry but I can clearly tell when vtec engages in my B. But 2.5 inch straight pipe no cat and shitty muffler does help that a bit.
WaaaaaaaaaWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
Vtec rocks.
Sorry but I can clearly tell when vtec engages in my B. But 2.5 inch straight pipe no cat and shitty muffler does help that a bit.
WaaaaaaaaaWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
Vtec rocks.
03-03-2007, 10:34 AM
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Re: My VTEC is not kicking in (knockout)
I have A 00 civic ex with intake, i cant feel any difference just sounds different.
I have a 94 b18c obd1 with p72, anybody have any tips for a motor setup or swap info that might help me?
I have a 94 b18c obd1 with p72, anybody have any tips for a motor setup or swap info that might help me?
03-03-2007, 12:04 PM
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Re: My VTEC is not kicking in (sauceja)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sauceja »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Sorry but I can clearly tell when vtec engages in my B. But 2.5 inch straight pipe no cat and shitty muffler does help that a bit.
WaaaaaaaaaWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
Vtec rocks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh i meant when i had my stock dohc, i could kinda tell. Now i just have a K&N intake, you can hear the crossover from a mile away. am serious. its freakin loud.
mine goes like this
waaaaaaaa[5500rpm]BAAAAAAmmm
Sorry but I can clearly tell when vtec engages in my B. But 2.5 inch straight pipe no cat and shitty muffler does help that a bit.
WaaaaaaaaaWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
Vtec rocks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh i meant when i had my stock dohc, i could kinda tell. Now i just have a K&N intake, you can hear the crossover from a mile away. am serious. its freakin loud.
mine goes like this
waaaaaaaa[5500rpm]BAAAAAAmmm
03-04-2007, 09:01 AM
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Re: (Mr. Fuji)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Fuji »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks everyone for all yr replies. My VTEC is quite good!!
Mr. Fuji</TD></TR></TABLE>
but did you change the blinker fluid? cause that could come back to haunt you!!!
Mr. Fuji</TD></TR></TABLE>
but did you change the blinker fluid? cause that could come back to haunt you!!!
03-05-2007, 07:22 PM
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Re: (Dunn@ITS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dunn@ITS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">fyi for anyone with vtec in a single slammer - YOU CANT FEEL IT
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fixed.
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fixed.
03-05-2007, 07:35 PM
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vtec kicks in at around 4,500 i think, i cant recall, its been a while since I had my civic.
on a d16y8 vtec hits at aorund 5200 not 4500 and if its stock u prolly wont be able to here vtec kicking in but wih an exhaust and intake u will i can here vtec in my car pretty distint to wit just header intake exhaust
on a d16y8 vtec hits at aorund 5200 not 4500 and if its stock u prolly wont be able to here vtec kicking in but wih an exhaust and intake u will i can here vtec in my car pretty distint to wit just header intake exhaust