Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring
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Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring
Few people have been telling me that if you change the vtec solinoid spring to a much stiffer one, you can notice gains.
I've never really heard of that but then again how does the spring actually work in the solinoid. What happens when it is compressed and then decompressed
One more thing, when does the spring compress ( what part in vtec engagement does the spring kick in (order wise)
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I've never really heard of that but then again how does the spring actually work in the solinoid. What happens when it is compressed and then decompressed
One more thing, when does the spring compress ( what part in vtec engagement does the spring kick in (order wise)
Thanks,
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Re: Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring (B18c5__Owns)
I'm not sure what people told you that, but I'd suggest never listening to them again. That information is completely false. VTEC is a binary system. It is either engaged or it isn't. Assuming it is functioning to begin with, modifying the solenoid isn't going to provide any gains whatsoever.
Re: Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring (lVlemphizStylez)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lVlemphizStylez »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">umm its a oil actuated plunger...wouldnt call it a spring...have you seen it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually, I believe there is a spring in the bottom of it that pushes the actuator up when vtec is not engaged (thus, oil pressure pushes it down and the spring pops it back up after vtec disengages and the oil pressure creases). However, you're right that it is an oil actuated plunger and if anything a stiffer spring would make it so that vtec doesnt engage at all.
Actually, I believe there is a spring in the bottom of it that pushes the actuator up when vtec is not engaged (thus, oil pressure pushes it down and the spring pops it back up after vtec disengages and the oil pressure creases). However, you're right that it is an oil actuated plunger and if anything a stiffer spring would make it so that vtec doesnt engage at all.
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Re: Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring (lVlemphizStylez)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lVlemphizStylez »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">umm its a oil actuated plunger...wouldnt call it a spring...have you seen it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not to hate on you, but have you seen it??
There is a spring in there.
if anyting the spring just be softer i guess than
Not to hate on you, but have you seen it??
There is a spring in there.
if anyting the spring just be softer i guess than
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Re: Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring (B18c5__Owns)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18c5__Owns »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Not to hate on you, but have you seen it??
There is a spring in there.
if anyting the spring just be softer i guess than</TD></TR></TABLE>
It wont matter, softer spring, stiffer spring....its not going to open until the solenoid allows oil to pass through and depress the spring.
Not to hate on you, but have you seen it??
There is a spring in there.
if anyting the spring just be softer i guess than</TD></TR></TABLE>
It wont matter, softer spring, stiffer spring....its not going to open until the solenoid allows oil to pass through and depress the spring.
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Re: Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring (95 integra)
If you were to put a softer spring, do u thinik it would dump more oil, causing it burn wrong, ie.. black smoke???
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Re: Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring (88civic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by suspendedHatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got JDM high tension VTEC springs yo!
Had to...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ok, lets just calm down now. Im actually on your side with this, but you dont see me flaming this. Im just getting some information so I can explain to pple who think this is helping.
Had to...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ok, lets just calm down now. Im actually on your side with this, but you dont see me flaming this. Im just getting some information so I can explain to pple who think this is helping.
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Re: Few questions About Vtec Solinoid spring (Padawan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm not sure what people told you that, but I'd suggest never listening to them again. That information is completely false. VTEC is a binary system. It is either engaged or it isn't. Assuming it is functioning to begin with, modifying the solenoid isn't going to provide any gains whatsoever. </TD></TR></TABLE>
hahaha i was just gonna ask him.. where he found this info and to post a link.. PLEASEEE
hahaha i was just gonna ask him.. where he found this info and to post a link.. PLEASEEE
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