so i have a d16z6 and i can't even notice when the vtec kicks in. i've tested the solinoid with a test light, and the light comes on at like 5100 rpm however, i can't hear or feel anything and i'm running a header to straight pipe no cat, to ricy muffler. do you think there's a problem?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rogue420 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you think there's a problem?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no, what did it do before ?

 

if you want to hear vtec, get a dual cam. if your motor doesn't fall on its face at the crossover, then its working.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rogue420 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so i have a d16z6 and i can't even notice when the vtec kicks in. i've tested the solinoid with a test light, and the light comes on at like 5100 rpm however, i can't hear or feel anything and i'm running a header to straight pipe no cat, to ricy muffler. do you think there's a problem?</TD></TR></TABLE>you shouldn't hear anything, if im not mistaken i think sohc vtec only opens exhaust valves while dohc vtec opens intake and exhaust valves. That is why it is much louder.

 

plus if there is a problem with VTEc usualyl there is a CEL