are all D16Y8 supposed to have vtec?

 

yes

 

weird cuz mine doesnt....

 

explain a little bit more.
is it the original motor?
is it not operating correctly?
check for the Vtec solenoid

 

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and why would you think that?

 

You sure it isn't a D16Y7?

 

i know its a Y8 but vtec doesnt hit like u cant hear it or anything and from my understanding when you rev up in neutral it stops at the rpm that vtec kicks in

 

do you have any check engine lights?
are you askin if vtec crosses over in neutral?

 

actually i do have a check engine light but even before it came on Vtec wasnt kickin in my head code reads P2R

 

well...since it's a d16y8 vtec isn't going to be that noticeable. you can hear it if you listen closely and have an aftermarket intake but it's not gonna jump out at you. why are you reving it up to 5700 or whatever it is for a y8 in neutral anyways?

 

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Wow, your understanding is totally fucked up.

Whoever told you that should have their dick chopped off.

NO, the car will NOT 2 step hold at 4800 RPM in neutral, it will go all the way to the rev limiter at 7200 RPM or whatever it is.

You don't feel VTEC hit in a Y8, you might here a sound pitch change if you have a loud exhaust, that's about it.

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If it's not throwing a check engine light around 5 grand when you're on it hard check the VTEC oil screen - it's behind the VTEC solenoid, see if it's clogged.

If it's not clogged, check your oil pressure.

If your oil pressure is okay, the screen is not clogged, and you're not throwing any CEL's, then there's no issues, it's engaging fine.

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I"m almost willing to bet money that it's engaging 100% and you just expect it to throw you back into your seat or some crap like that. You WILL NOT FEEL IT, AT ALL.

 

to see if it limited me

 

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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1901557

Check what check engine light code it's throwing.

 

Like syndacate said, you aren't going to feel it in a y8, or any sohc for that matter.

 

well 1st off, that sounds like your talking about a 2 step feature which has to be tuned/burned into the ECU (correct me if im wrong). Secondly, VTEC will never activate in neutral. The car has to be at operating temp, moving, at the right rpm, and of course have the correct oil pressure. If its a stock motor than your vtec should be fine.