im a noob with some noob questions
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Re: im a noob with some noob questions (SNUGGLEBEAR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SNUGGLEBEAR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just took delivery on my 07 civic si ....
first time honda owner ....
what is vtech and itech mean?</TD></TR></TABLE>
vtech is a cordless phone company.
itech doesn't exist.
use the search function.
first time honda owner ....
what is vtech and itech mean?</TD></TR></TABLE>
vtech is a cordless phone company.
itech doesn't exist.
use the search function.
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Re: im a noob with some noob questions (SNUGGLEBEAR)
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you mean vtec and i-vtec?
you mean vtec and i-vtec?
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Re: im a noob with some noob questions (SNUGGLEBEAR)
"Variable-Timing & lift, Electronically Controlled: This is Honda's term for their technology that adjusts the amount that intake/exhaust valves are opened based on the current engine speed."
Basically what it does is this: When you hit the VTEC crossover hits (I think it's like when you cross 5800 RPMS) the engine switches from its gas-efficiency intake valves to its performance ones, or something to taht effect.
Even more basically what it does is make the engine louder and kick out more power up to the redline. Think of it as a mild turbo spooling up and kicking in.
Basically what it does is this: When you hit the VTEC crossover hits (I think it's like when you cross 5800 RPMS) the engine switches from its gas-efficiency intake valves to its performance ones, or something to taht effect.
Even more basically what it does is make the engine louder and kick out more power up to the redline. Think of it as a mild turbo spooling up and kicking in.
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lets see....i-VTEC. let me explain.
up until 5800rpm's your car is just a regular civic ecobox.
but once you pass that point. you have what i call "music to my ears"
basically...anything under 5800 rpms its like 120hp
and once you pass it...197hp.
up until 5800rpm's your car is just a regular civic ecobox.
but once you pass that point. you have what i call "music to my ears"
basically...anything under 5800 rpms its like 120hp
and once you pass it...197hp.
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Re: im a noob with some noob questions (originalg00kster)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by originalg00kster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lets see....i-VTEC. let me explain.
up until 5800rpm's your car is just a regular civic ecobox.
but once you pass that point. you have what i call "music to my ears"
basically...anything under 5800 rpms its like 120hp
and once you pass it...197hp.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wrong, thats normal VTEC.
VTEC is Honda's slang for Variable Valve Lift.
(even though its short for Variable Timing Electronic Control)
I-VTEC is Honda's slang for Variable Valve Timing.
(something Nissan had decades ago)
SOHC VTEC works on the intake came
DOHC VTEC works on both the intake and exhaust.
VTEC lift usually engages past 5000pms but on the old f22 accord they came on around 2-3k.
I-VTEC uses a timing chain to adjust timing with the brackets. It retards and advances the timing on the cams for optimum efficiency and power. Back in the day you'd either retard or advance an engine to get it to make good power at high or lower rpms. Now we have this variable mechanism and not fuss with it anymore; k-series guy
up until 5800rpm's your car is just a regular civic ecobox.
but once you pass that point. you have what i call "music to my ears"
basically...anything under 5800 rpms its like 120hp
and once you pass it...197hp.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wrong, thats normal VTEC.
VTEC is Honda's slang for Variable Valve Lift.
(even though its short for Variable Timing Electronic Control)
I-VTEC is Honda's slang for Variable Valve Timing.
(something Nissan had decades ago)
SOHC VTEC works on the intake came
DOHC VTEC works on both the intake and exhaust.
VTEC lift usually engages past 5000pms but on the old f22 accord they came on around 2-3k.
I-VTEC uses a timing chain to adjust timing with the brackets. It retards and advances the timing on the cams for optimum efficiency and power. Back in the day you'd either retard or advance an engine to get it to make good power at high or lower rpms. Now we have this variable mechanism and not fuss with it anymore; k-series guy
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The only way you can tell the difference between vtec's is to actually feel the difference in the car itself.
sohc e-vtec is pointless, you don't feel it, hell who knows if it even actually does something ( I am being sarcastic) all it does is make the car louder.
To get a good feel on this, drive an 01 to 05 civic.
If you want to feel true old school vtec, drive a 99-01 prelude
Wanna-be I-VTEC is apparent in the 02-05 civic SI
The best vtec (imo) right now is that on the s2000. Its an ultimate kick in the face, and it never is different. You go above 6000, then its like heaven.
I-VTEC is also known as intelligent vtec
I have a question for you.
How could you completely slaughter vtec and i-vtec when it is clearly stamped on the side of your car?
Modified by ley at 12:49 AM 4/30/2007
sohc e-vtec is pointless, you don't feel it, hell who knows if it even actually does something ( I am being sarcastic) all it does is make the car louder.
To get a good feel on this, drive an 01 to 05 civic.
If you want to feel true old school vtec, drive a 99-01 prelude
Wanna-be I-VTEC is apparent in the 02-05 civic SI
The best vtec (imo) right now is that on the s2000. Its an ultimate kick in the face, and it never is different. You go above 6000, then its like heaven.
I-VTEC is also known as intelligent vtec
I have a question for you.
How could you completely slaughter vtec and i-vtec when it is clearly stamped on the side of your car?
Modified by ley at 12:49 AM 4/30/2007
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How could you completely slaughter vtec and i-vtec when it is clearly stamped on the side of your car?
Modified by ley at 12:49 AM 4/30/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>
+1
lol, the question on everyones mind.
How could you completely slaughter vtec and i-vtec when it is clearly stamped on the side of your car?
Modified by ley at 12:49 AM 4/30/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>
+1
lol, the question on everyones mind.
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Re: im a noob with some noob questions (Type X)
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