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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Im new to honda tech. But i would like to know more about honda v-tech's.
Im looking to get a honda civic dx coupe with the vtech. id like to know what v-tech motors are better/best and what are the most basic....i know some about them but id like to know more. if anyone could give me some info on them id really appreciate it thanks.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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check the FAQs in the top of this section.

DX models didn't come stock with a Vtec Engine, so it's either a mini-me swap (non-vtec block with vtec head) or a vtec engine swap (engine that came with stock vtec)

The only D series engines that came with vtec were the d16z6 and the d16y8.
D series are SOHC (Single Over Head Cam).

There are various B series engines that came with Vtec. B series engines are DOHC (Dual Over Head Cams).

A lot of the B series came with vtec minus the LS/B20 if i'm not mistaken.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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also there is no h in vtec
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...w=1440&bih=710

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTech
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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vtec = warp speed
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by deving916
vtec = warp speed
i think thats sig worthy
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=v-tec+site:honda-tech.com

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=v-tech <---- start here, when you know the sound of MMMMMMMMMBAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!111111 then check the top link
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Its called VTEC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcT_ZyY3F0k
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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I dont have vtech in my car....maybe some day.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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VTEC was designed to allow engines efficient at low and high engine revs.

Variable Valve
Timing with
Electronical
Control

Allowing the motor to be very fuel efficient at low engine speeds but at higher speed, with the adjustment of valve timing and ignition timing be just as efficient without any modifications to the motor.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Thanks everyone for the info... sorry i spelled vtec wrong my bad lol
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 03honda
Thanks everyone for the info... sorry i spelled vtec wrong my bad lol
We take that **** very offensive. We don't have phones in our engines. lol
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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lol I know I know
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Wow honda-tech! I saw this post earlier today.

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And I sat back to wait for the flaming to begin. But, you were all fairly nice. Good job people!
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