hi im new to this place and i dont no much about car but my friend said to come here and ask questions to learn. i work after school and save money so i can buy a civic and my friend says to get one that is a v-teck but what is that? is thata turbo? sorry if i sound dumb i just want to learn.

 

its not turbo just variable valve timing. better for top end power

 

joke?

 

A Civic is a great first car and this is a very good site to learn about them. Look around and absorb as much as you can.

 

Do either of you really think no one can see your e-mail addresses or IP's?

 

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and if ur planning to swap dont go for a vtec..or u can get an ek9 with a d16 vtec

 

lol start reading... thats all I have to say!! lots of info here if this isn't a joke lol

and it;s spelt VTEC lol ... good old variable valve timing!!

 

 

VTEC = Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control

Basically there's two different cam lobes on a VTEC camshaft, a low lobe, and a VTEC/high lobe. When you cross a certain RPM (different on different model engines with VTEC), a device called the VTEC solenoid locks a pin through all the rockers, this makes the rockers follow the path of the high lobe which has a longer lift duration than the low lobes.

What does this mean in "dumbed down" terms??

It's a variable valve timing system (similar to Nissan's VVT system) that extends the valves' open duration in the upper portion of your torque band in an attempt to maximize efficiency of the engine.

Even more basic?

It makes your engine run more efficiently in the higher RPM's.

A lot of people look for DOHC (Dual Overhead Cams) VTEC stock in the civic, in '92-'00 Civics, there was only one Civic that was DOHC, and that was the '99/'00 Civic Si which has a B16A2.

Any '92-'00 Civic you buy that has the stock motor will either have a SOHC (1 cam) VTEC, or a SOHC Non-VTEC. In '92-'95 the only ones that have VTEC are the EX Coupe, EX Sedan, and Si Hatchback. In '96-'00 the EX Coupe, EX Sedan, and the Si Coupe all had VTEC.

In '92-'95, the only VTEC engine sold in the US was the D16Z6. In '96-'00 the EX used a D16Y8, while the Si used a B16A2.

Also note, that the '92-'95 VX and the '96-'00 HX used a system called VTEC-E. This is economical VTEC and is designed for optimal MPG, these motors (The D15Z1 and D16Y5 respectively) have very long transmissions and pretty low hp, they are a version of VTEC, but stay away from them, it's not the same VTEC that's in the other engines.

In terms of DOHC, they're mostly (the exception being the '99/'00 Si) swapped in, none came stock in civics. If you want a DOHC VTEC motor such as a GSR, B16, B20, or LS, you're going to have to swap it in there unless you buy it from somebody who has already swapped it in there. Don't fear though, Honda swaps are the definition of simple engine swaps.

I hope that helps ya out some, if you have any questions feel free to shoot me an IM.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">VTEC = Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control

Basically there's two different cam lobes on a VTEC camshaft, a low lobe, and a VTEC/high lobe. When you cross a certain RPM (different on different model engines with VTEC), a device called the VTEC solenoid locks a pin through all the rockers, this makes the rockers follow the path of the high lobe which has a longer lift duration than the low lobes.

What does this mean in "dumbed down" terms??

It's a variable valve timing system (similar to Nissan's VVT system) that extends the valves' open duration in the upper portion of your torque band in an attempt to maximize efficiency of the engine.

Even more basic?

It makes your engine run more efficiently in the higher RPM's.

A lot of people look for DOHC (Dual Overhead Cams) VTEC stock in the civic, in '92-'00 Civics, there was only one Civic that was DOHC, and that was the '99/'00 Civic Si which has a B16A2.

Any '92-'00 Civic you buy that has the stock motor will either have a SOHC (1 cam) VTEC, or a SOHC Non-VTEC. In '92-'95 the only ones that have VTEC are the EX Coupe, EX Sedan, and Si Hatchback. In '96-'00 the EX Coupe, EX Sedan, and the Si Coupe all had VTEC.

In '92-'95, the only VTEC engine sold in the US was the D16Z6. In '96-'00 the EX used a D16Y8, while the Si used a B16A2.

Also note, that the '92-'95 VX and the '96-'00 HX used a system called VTEC-E. This is economical VTEC and is designed for optimal MPG, these motors (The D15Z1 and D16Y5 respectively) have very long transmissions and pretty low hp, they are a version of VTEC, but stay away from them, it's not the same VTEC that's in the other engines.

In terms of DOHC, they're mostly (the exception being the '99/'00 Si) swapped in, none came stock in civics. If you want a DOHC VTEC motor such as a GSR, B16, B20, or LS, you're going to have to swap it in there unless you buy it from somebody who has already swapped it in there. Don't fear though, Honda swaps are the definition of simple engine swaps.

I hope that helps ya out some, if you have any questions feel free to shoot me an IM.</TD></TR></TABLE>

dont waist your breath on this joke of a thread