I just bought a CIVIC 1999 EX with a D16y8. As i understand, this engine is SOHC VTEC, even the valve cover does not say so, and the VTEC kicks in at 5,400 rpm. I have gone to 6,000 rpm and i dont notice the different.
Would it be that my engine is working too good, that the kick is really smooth, i´ve heard that too.

Thanks for yr help.

Mr. Fuji

 

1. just because your valve cover doesnt say so, doesnt mean you dont have vtec.
2. its a d series, you can barely hear the difference with an intake. if its stock, even less so if any. (not very noticable powerwise)
3. vtec kicks in at around 4,500 i think, i cant recall, its been a while since I had my civic.
4. that last line was retarded.
5. is your name really Mr.Fuji or do you just think its cool?

 

I'm speechless.

I don't even have Vtak and I'm proud to be able to tell stupid rednecks I don't have it.

You'll never notice it in a D-series unless you have a loud *** intake.

 

you can't hear vtec in sohc, you can kinda tell in a DOHC, but sohc no way. When i had my em2 i couldn't hear vtec eventhough it said in VTEC on my valve cover.

 

knockout,
Thanks for the info, really appreciated. I believe it might be No. 2 (D series).
Mr. Fuji is just a nick.

 

haha, if u notice your VTEC in your SOHC stock, there's definitely something wrong with your engine.

 

or you could be running out of VTEC fluid.

 

Pick up a bottle of Spoon Sports high grade synthetic solenoid fluid from AutoBacs

 

i know the peoblem ! its not a B motor there i just helped you out

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Fuji &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Would it be that my engine is working too good, that the kick is really smooth, i´ve heard that too.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That was my first thought. It's working TOO good.

 

I have a y8 and I can clearly hear the crossover.

 

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same here, it's quite noticeable in sound at 5500rpm. doesn't do **** for performance though...

 

fyi for anyone with vtec - YOU CANT FEEL IT

my y8 I could hear crossover because I knew it in my own car and got used to it, to anyone else, its just an extra noise that sounds normal.

 

+ 1 on the vtec fluid

 

when i cant hear my vtak!!! kick in i always flush out my vtak fluid and just too be safe my blinker fluid.

works EVERY time

 

Swap the blinker fluid with the VTec fluid; sometimes Honda gets them mixed up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EM1FORLIFE. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can't hear vtec in sohc, you can kinda tell in a DOHC, but sohc no way. When i had my em2 i couldn't hear vtec eventhough it said in VTEC on my valve cover.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sorry but I can clearly tell when vtec engages in my B. But 2.5 inch straight pipe no cat and shitty muffler does help that a bit.

WaaaaaaaaaWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

Vtec rocks.

 

I have A 00 civic ex with intake, i cant feel any difference just sounds different.

I have a 94 b18c obd1 with p72, anybody have any tips for a motor setup or swap info that might help me?

 

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Sorry but I can clearly tell when vtec engages in my B. But 2.5 inch straight pipe no cat and shitty muffler does help that a bit.

WaaaaaaaaaWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

Vtec rocks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

oh i meant when i had my stock dohc, i could kinda tell. Now i just have a K&N intake, you can hear the crossover from a mile away. am serious. its freakin loud.

mine goes like this

waaaaaaaa[5500rpm]BAAAAAAmmm

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NaIY_C5s9c

bawwwwww..... BAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks everyone for all yr replies. My VTEC is quite good!!
Mr. Fuji

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Fuji &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks everyone for all yr replies. My VTEC is quite good!!
Mr. Fuji</TD></TR></TABLE>

but did you change the blinker fluid? cause that could come back to haunt you!!!

 

yeah, is fine.....

thanks,
mr. fuji

 

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fixed.

 

vtec kicks in at around 4,500 i think, i cant recall, its been a while since I had my civic.

on a d16y8 vtec hits at aorund 5200 not 4500 and if its stock u prolly wont be able to here vtec kicking in but wih an exhaust and intake u will i can here vtec in my car pretty distint to wit just header intake exhaust