I have a 94 dx coupe with a b16a2 coverted to obd1. not sure why but when vtec is supposed to kick in sometimes it doesnt and somtimes its half-***. thought maybe it could be wiring? if anyone can help I'd appriciate it.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch (this link will become your best friend...or your worst enemy if you dont use it)

 

Yea what he said. From my past dealings Vtec either works or it dosent. There is no in between. Are you getting any CELS(chck engine light) when you say VTEC isn't working? More info will help us to help you.

 

Are you going by the "sound" that it makes? Be honest...

 

It either works or it doesn't. Choose one. There is no "half VTEC".

 

its because its a b16...those things dont really hit VTEC...they just get a little louder

 

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sorry dont want to start a huge argument but my b16a doesnt have **** until VTEC it has no bottom end so that would make it hit VTEC and it gets a hell of alot louder my friend with a B18C keeps askin why it engages so loud dunno but I like it.

 

b16 vtec is alot more noticable vs. a b18c....

 

Check your oil pessure.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b16-bomber &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">b16 vtec is alot more noticable vs. a b18c....</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dont know about that...i might need to take you for a ride in mine and then you can try and tell me that

 

if u have aftermarket cams its a diff story.... but as far as stock for and the dual stage intake on the gsr makes the vtec less noticable

 

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but i dont have a gsr

 

ls vtec...b16 head?

 

well if you do have a lsVtec then that would explain why yours is louder than a B16 b/c you proved my point. I dunno I keep reading everyone pissing on B16's and so did I until I got to japan and bought my SiR, Maybe is a combo of the tranny and the engine but for some reason its quick i know for a fact it would **** on the b16's in the states I drove 2 (i mean stock si vs. stock SiR). I'm interested to see what kind of outcome it will have when its built.

 

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no dude its a type r

 

so it has like 15 horse more than the B18C

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiR18EG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so it has like 15 horse more than the B18C</TD></TR></TABLE>

stock maybe

 

This thread reminded me of...

"VTEC Just kicked in y0!"

 

^^ lol my thread? of the hamster?


Stock for stock B16A has loudest "Vtec" engagement.

Check your wiring, if it sometimes works and sometimes doesnt.

 

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^^ lol my thread? of the hamster?

Stock for stock B16A has loudest "Vtec" engagement.

Check your wiring, if it sometimes works and sometimes doesnt.



thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
and your type r is a b18c.... like i said b16 has a louder vtec engagment than the b18c....

 

Check your oil press. that sh*t happend to me where vtec would kick in and out whenever it wanted then it spun A rod bearing for having a dirty oil pickup!!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b16-bomber &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
and your type r is a b18c.... like i said b16 has a louder vtec engagment than the b18c....</TD></TR></TABLE>

ive never heard a b16 engage vtec louder than my b18...maybe i just have one of those weird setups

 

Do you have a VAFC2, I had the same problem, and it had to do with the VAFC2 and the ECU. Something was hooked up wrong. I took out that piece of junk and just went with Chrome, since my bro has it.