vtec, please explain
 

from what I can tell, when VTEC kicks in, you can feel it. I have a 96 civic ex, it has a d16y but I don't feel the VTEC kick in, should be at 5k rpm right?


thanks

Re: vtec, please explain (Tarlacon)
 

u'll feel a stronger pull when ur car hits a certain rpm. u should notice the noise difference to when ur punching it (engaging vtec at a certain rpm).

It is more noticable in a DOHC.

Re: vtec, please explain (Tarlacon)
 

Vtec in d series motors is more for fuel economy. u will not feel a kick with that motor.

Yeah, in a D-series motor, you cant really notice the VTEC power. In a B-series, it pulls nicely https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif

Re: (jeffk182)
 

put an intake in and itll be louder so you can hear it engage, lol seriously though

Re: vtec, please explain (Tarlacon)
 

i hav a 93 civic ex with sohc vtec, and i feel and hear the vtec kicking in try flooring it on all gears to like 6000rpm ... https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (Jay-Dee-Em)
 

d series vtec = loud noise
b series vtec = power band https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (Jay-Dee-Em)
 

yea i feel sohc vtec kick with a turbo setup.. i dunno bout a bone stock http://images.honda-tech.com/set1//smile/emcrook.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (longbeachpurplecivic)
 

ya me also with the turbo... pretty much lose tracktion when it hits 5k... it ownz heh

Re: vtec, please explain (99TurboFerio)
 

what turbo kits do you guys have for your sohv vtec motor (d series?)
did u guys get fuel control stuff and work on internals? or are you just bolt on....stock internals? i was wondering between getting a b series motor and dealing with the smog test in california or just turboing my 93 civic ex
can u smoke 5.0 mustangs?...i just wanna beat this one guy...https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (Jay-Dee-Em)
 

hey maybe youll see a turbo setup if i end up changing your tranny https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (longbeachpurplecivic)
 

can u smoke this mustang for me lol, the owner talks a lot of smack... https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (Jay-Dee-Em)
 

fully built forged internals... makes the D turbo a little more fun when you can start to keep up with the B series turbo boys... and smoke B series N/A....

Re: vtec, please explain (dubarex)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dubarex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Vtec in d series motors is more for fuel economy. u will not feel a kick with that motor.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That would be VTEC-E, regular VTEC is for more high end power.

On a SOHC with stock intake and exauhst it is hard to tell when it kicks in, which is at a fairly high 5000-6000rpm, but it can be felt, just not as strong as a DOHC.

If you have ever driven other stock 4 bangers you will notice when it winds up it feels like it is struggling to go faster, with VTEC it will wind up and then keep gaining a little more power.

VTEC makes an engine act like it is bigger at high RPM, VTEC-E makes an engine act smaller at low RPM.

It's a D-Series. Even if you hear VTEC, it really isn't doing anything. You're not going to go anywhere, faster. It's tough, isn't it?

Re: (Dimitri_EG8)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimitri_EG8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's a D-Series. Even if you hear VTEC, it really isn't doing anything. You're not going to go anywhere, faster. It's tough, isn't it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually a typical 1.6L engine from most any passenger car manufacturer from the same time period rates at between 90-105hp, so how is it that a VTEC 1.6L rates at 125-130HP and has a flatter torque curve with the same if not better mileage?

A D16Z6 is actually putting out close to the same as a GM 2.8L V6 of the same age, with half the gasoline consumed.

listen for the eeeeeeeeeeeBAAAAA sound thats VTEC

Re: (eeeeeeBAAA)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eeeeeeBAAA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">listen for the eeeeeeeeeeeBAAAAA sound thats VTEC</TD></TR></TABLE>

^^^^ What the shit? Thats pretty funny, thats pretty close to how it sounds.....

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by longbeachpurplecivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">put an intake in and itll be louder so you can hear it engage, lol seriously though</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hes right, an intake makes it that much louder and more noticeable difference........ or better yet, get a turbo. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (Tarlacon)
 

u can really feel the kid with a dohc.. but not as much with a sohc https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emdgust.gif my suggestion get your self a b series https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (Tarlacon)
 

u can really feel the kick with a dohc.. but not as much with a sohc https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emdgust.gif my suggestion get your self a b series https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: vtec, please explain (code415)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by code415 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">u can really feel the kid with a dohc.. but not as much with a sohc https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emdgust.gif my suggestion get your self a b series https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

ok mr. jackson...

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by code415 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">u can really feel the kick with a dohc.. but not as much with a sohc my suggestion get your self a b series </TD></TR></TABLE>

i see you corrected yourself.