Difference between Us or Jdm Vtec solenoid??

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Jul 15, 2007 | 01:03 PM

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Difference between Us or Jdm Vtec solenoid??

I was wondering whats the difference between the two beside sizes??

Jul 15, 2007 | 02:06 PM

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Re: Difference between Us or Jdm Vtec solenoid?? (USDM-EK4*)

No difference between the 2. They both bolt up the same and serve the same function (engage, disengage) The older B16 one has a larger solenoid than the later version but they are all interchangable and serve no gain by swapping them (unless the current one is damaged, clogged, or leaking)

Jul 15, 2007 | 02:17 PM

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Re: Difference between Us or Jdm Vtec solenoid?? (jdmboyef9)

there are differences with the oil pressure switches

Jul 15, 2007 | 03:28 PM

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Re: Difference between Us or Jdm Vtec solenoid?? (boots)

Yeah US ones have oil presure switches, and the Japanese ones dont.

Jul 15, 2007 | 03:34 PM

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Re: Difference between Us or Jdm Vtec solenoid?? (Big Bang)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Big Bang »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah US ones have oil presure switches, and the Japanese ones dont.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes, i learned this pertinent piece of information when i kept throwing a pressure switch code