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Jul 15, 2004 | 07:45 PM

jeff86

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How do i know my VTEC is working?

I drive a 99 Accord Stock, 2.3L VTEC. When my VTEC engages should it be noticible? or is it more noticible when you have aftermarket parts?

Jul 15, 2004 | 07:47 PM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (jeff86)

Barely noticeable if the car is stock, but you should still be able to hear it kick in.

Jul 15, 2004 | 07:48 PM

jeff86

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (Crono139)

what would i hearr? like a deeper roar?

Jul 15, 2004 | 08:17 PM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (jeff86)

yea if you have an intake/exhaust setup, you should hear VTEC going in. Listen to the engine between 4000 and 5000 rpm, i think it's 45 or 4800.

Jul 16, 2004 | 02:13 AM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (accordselux)

Look at your Tachometer. When you floor the gas you notice the RPM jumping at a fast rate. You'll notice that the rate of the rpm meter goes faster once Vtec kicks in

Jul 17, 2004 | 06:58 PM

jeff86

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working?

Thanks

Jul 17, 2004 | 08:23 PM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (jeff86)

When you get pinned in your seat by all the g force, then you know you're rollin wit vtec

....or something like that.

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Jul 17, 2004 | 08:50 PM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (JDMAccord2nr)

dAtS oNlY wIt da m4d tYt3 3rd gE4r Vt3c daaaaaaawg

Jul 17, 2004 | 09:26 PM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (propwdialogue)

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2nd gives almost as much pull, but heres a little honda secret. fill up the flux capicatator with 2 pints of flux lubricant and water, at a 73/27 ratio

Jul 17, 2004 | 11:08 PM

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fo sho

Jul 17, 2004 | 11:56 PM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (fw190bvi)

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2nd gives almost as much pull, but heres a little honda secret. fill up the flux capicatator with 2 pints of flux lubricant and water, at a 73/27 ratio</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is ridiculous...

there is no mercy on this board....i love it

Jul 18, 2004 | 04:52 AM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (FatJoe)

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Gorilla hands!!!

Jul 18, 2004 | 05:57 AM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (VRDrvr)

If your car is stock you won't hear it but if you have an intake you will. You will notice a significant change in volume and tone from the intake.

Jul 18, 2004 | 09:43 AM

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Re: How do i know my VTEC is working? (VRDrvr)

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Gorilla hands!!!

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you know what they say about guys with gorilla hands.........
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......they got gorilla hands...