drifter65

Just bought a Del Sol and wondering how to see if the vtec is working. I havent really hammered on the gas hard yet or know what to be listening for or at what rpms when I do. Sohc vtec. Thanks and Hello from a new member.

Blacknight117

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What engine in is the car?

grumblemarc

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If it's a VTEC engine and there's no CEL, it's working.

Kohen

as long as there is enough oil in the motor.

OP, you probably won't feel it unless you have at least i/h/e. and VTEC on sohc motors kicks in somewhere around 5200 rpms i believe.

furious94ls

Check that the oil level is full. Take the cover off the airbox and give it a run to about 5500 RPM, if you want to hear that it's working.

ozh_hawaiian

go for a drive and step on it! i can hear when vtec engage on my y7/y8 mini me, and even before I put header and exhaust on it. it should crossover around 5200-5500 rpms, and you'll notice the tone of the engine change. 3dr gear you can really hear it in my car

Texas4door

~5500 RPM's
Yeah, you should hear the change in engine tone and maybe even feel the little kick, especially in a light Del Sol
^^

drifter65

Thanks gang. Some funny stuff too. BTW whats "CEL". I'm old school and not hip to some of the lingo, but putting together a cool del sol for my 16yr old daughter. I'll post pics after my 15 day probation poeriod. Thanks again.

ToryluvshisDA

Check Engine Light

drifter65

Ah...got it. Thanks.

Wrona

doesnt help anything just makes car louder..



del slo is actually heavier than a civic

accord2civic2prelude

slowly raise the rpm while driving by easing on the gas. when you hear(feel) the engine sputtering in and out, then you know vtec is working.

Texas4door

Orly?
*checks weights*
...wtf, how does that work?
It's like a civic with the *** chopped off!
Where's the extra weight at?
Dem crazy Honda peoples
XP

Then again, guess it depends on the civic to compare it to, BUT THAT'S BESIDES THE POINT HERE!
^^;;

Having any luck, OP?

98civdx

It's the rear of the car.

It was done that way for a reason. remember, you basicly have no roof. if you get hit, and there is no renforcement, it will fold up like a pop can after a 500lb dude stepped on it.

Jimster480

CEL is check engine light. If there isnt any then its most likely working right. The engines pitch should change at about 5500RPM, it should become "louder" with a kind of higher pitch.

Wrona

umm the reinstatement bars maybe....
1994 Honda del Sol S MT 2301
1994 Honda del Sol S AT 2387
1994 Honda del Sol Si MT 2414
1994 Honda del Sol Si AT 2474

1994 Honda Civic CX HB MT 2108
1994 Honda Civic DX HB MT 2178
1994 Honda Civic DX HB AT 2264
1994 Honda Civic Si HB MT 2390
1994 Honda Civic VX HB MT 2094
1994 Honda Civic DX CPE MT 2231
1994 Honda Civic DX CPE AT 2326
1994 Honda Civic EX CPE MT 2443
1994 Honda Civic EX CPE AT 2502

it does matter which civic but youre right that is besides the point

no cell and oil full vtec = works

ozh_hawaiian

blacknight117's sig explains the sound the best.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moonraker09 View Post
as long as you hear mmmmmmmmMMMMBAAAAARRRRRGGGGGG!!!!11111oneoneone, you're good. Don't expect an F-18 afterburner

Former User

OP -- post what year Del Sol and what engine is in it.

You MUST provide all pertinent information about your car and engine. Failure to do so may result in thread closure.

Texas4door

ROFL, yep that sounds about right
XD