Im trying to swap vtec solenoids from either a b series or an h series motor to my d16 i was just wondering if anybody has done it and is it safe to do it

 

umm, what for??? there is no upgrading the solenoid, its either open or closed, its not like you will get more or better vtec with a differant solenoid.

 

lol

 

i just wanted the vtec to sound better when it engages or can i bypass it and hook it up to a toggle so i can control when it engages (i know this is possible i just dont know how to)

 

Are you smarter than a Honda powertrain engineer? If you want to change the way VTEC sounds, get a DOHC motor. VTEC only works on the intake of an SOHC, without the additional overlap & duration on the exhuast side there's not much you can do about it. Making VTEC manual or jacking around with the switch point will only make you lose power or possibly do damage. Upgrade your valvetrain and get a more radical cam, then you will hear it better.

 

Do you mean intake CAM? It's the same on a B-series.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Untamed_Hatred &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just wanted the vtec to sound better when it engages or can i bypass it and hook it up to a toggle so i can control when it engages (i know this is possible i just dont know how to)</TD></TR></TABLE>my friend, you need to order pizza, grab a couple of beers and take good portion out of your day to read what is vtec, vtec explained, and how vtec works....its all in the faq's that is located at the top of this forum. i expect a 3 page report on vtec after your done!

 

i red it.
<U>vtech</U> ish uber pimpn
lyke sum mad Nos
sun it maek it dew like paul
walkor sprayin Nos
excep i be sprayin my <U>vtech</U>
til ma floebord follz out.
MA HONDUH FASTA DEN YOZ
I GOT HELLUH STICK0RZ
n a 4ft duble stack wing.
SEE I TOLDZ JOO I RED UP ON DAT <U>VTECH</U>
IMA HOOK A POWA WYRE FRUM DUH <U>VTECH</U> SILLYNOID
TO MA GEAR SHIFTA SO EVRYTIME MA VTECH POP IN IT SHOCK
DA FIZZY OUT MA ARM...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmisoverrated &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i red it.
<U>vtech</U> ish uber pimpn
lyke sum mad Nos
sun it maek it dew like paul
walkor sprayin Nos
excep i be sprayin my <U>vtech</U>
til ma floebord follz out.
MA HONDUH FASTA DEN YOZ
I GOT HELLUH STICK0RZ
n a 4ft duble stack wing.
SEE I TOLDZ JOO I RED UP ON DAT <U>VTECH</U>
IMA HOOK A POWA WYRE FRUM DUH <U>VTECH</U> SILLYNOID
TO MA GEAR SHIFTA SO EVRYTIME MA VTECH POP IN IT SHOCK
DA FIZZY OUT MA ARM...

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LMAO.....Damm i want to upgrade my VTEC solenoid too!! Soundz lika mad powa,add that and som stickaz and you got a fast and the furious combination.

After that post i recommend you to:

1.Delete your account.
2.Change your name.
3.Cut your ***** off and mail them to OSAMA
4.Go buy yourself a KIA and get out of the HONDA game before you get shot.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcT_ZyY3F0k
here ya go buddy ahaha

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pdotjones &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my friend, you need to order pizza, grab a couple of beers and take good portion out of your day to read what is vtec, vtec explained, and how vtec works....its all in the faq's that is located at the top of this forum. i expect a 3 page report on vtec after your done!</TD></TR></TABLE>
hehehehehehe I knew it.... watch this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcT_ZyY3F0k

 

this thread is about as useful as a poopie flavored lollie pop,

 

lawl

 

Does this guy REALLY think that the B-series VTEC solenoid has a better speaker on it to give a more agrressive sound while in VTEC?

 

im not saying that man i just wanted to know because the other series engage sooner than 5 grand (i thought) and i know exactly how vtec works at 5000 rpm the solenoid fills with oil causing all three rockers to lock togeter giving you better performance at higher rpm's basically.

so how can i bypass it so that i can control when it engages

 

i think the vtec soleniod is interchangable with most other vtec motors... but there is no difference... anyways the vtec crossover point is controlled by your ecu... and the point is set accordingly with the respective motors for best performance...

 

so can i change the rpm limit at which it is activated

 

ground ur vtec solenoid to the positive terminal on the battery

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Untamed_Hatred &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im not saying that man i just wanted to know because the other series engage sooner than 5 grand (i thought) and i know exactly how vtec works at 5000 rpm the solenoid fills with oil causing all three rockers to lock togeter giving you better performance at higher rpm's basically.

so how can i bypass it so that i can control when it engages</TD></TR></TABLE>


Buy a VTEC controller. Thats definitely a start.

 

If he wants to keep his car for awhile a better idea is probably to stop touching it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If he wants to keep his car for awhile a better idea is probably to stop touching it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LoL!

I agree.

@ OP:
They all engage the same, you can't "swap it out" for a "better one" to "upgrade" your car's VTEC. The solenoid is simply a switch which switches between low RPM lobes and high RPM lobes on the camshaft(s).

So no you can't upgrade it.

 

You guys are expletiveing lame. The guy is obviously expletiveing around or needs some Honda-schooling. You can't act like you were never a N--B b4 either. Answer the man's expletiveing question and get on with your life.

A B/F/H/K-series Vtec Solenoid is not compatible with a D-series engine. Some parts may change over (injectors on B and D, Throttle bodies on all, fuel pressure regulators on B and D, etc) but look more specific for the OBD code and engine "grouping" when looking for replacement parts.

 

HOW MANY PPL ON HERE ARE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANICS AND HONDA CERTIFIED???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Untamed_Hatred &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">HOW MANY PPL ON HERE ARE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANICS AND HONDA CERTIFIED???</TD></TR></TABLE>

It doesnt matter. You cant upgrade your vtec solenoid.

 

Some people on here know more about Hondas and cars in general then certified mechanics.