how do u hook vtec to a switch?
06-10-2009, 09:47 PM
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how do u hook vtec to a switch?
can sum1 send me a diagram of how 2 hook vtec 2 a switch ? or explain it in easy terms-herd it was simple just wanna make sure thnks
i know its not a good idea,im just tryin 2 do it 4 a project car for fun-does anyone have a link 2 a site that shows how it done or can sumone explain it in simple terms-and yesssssssssss it can b done lol
i know its not a good idea,im just tryin 2 do it 4 a project car for fun-does anyone have a link 2 a site that shows how it done or can sumone explain it in simple terms-and yesssssssssss it can b done lol
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06-11-2009, 04:49 AM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
yeah, it runs off of oil pressure, and if your oil pressure isn't right, then it won't feel like vtec. you can get your ecu chipped for vtec. it will cost around 50 bucks for it. don't run a switch.
06-11-2009, 05:38 AM
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And then how would you connect the vtec solenoid to the ecu if your original wiring is non-vtec. Im going to have the same problem thats why.
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06-11-2009, 08:13 AM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
If you dont have a Vtec ECU, then Vtec wont work, it dosnt only work off oil pressure, The solenoid has to be turned on by the ECU, if you were to run a switch, **** wouldnt be right..
If u get the Ecu for the engien you have you will be able to wire the solenoid right to the ecu
If u get the Ecu for the engien you have you will be able to wire the solenoid right to the ecu
06-11-2009, 02:04 PM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
i know its not a good idea,im just tryin 2 do it 4 a project car for fun-does anyone have a link 2 a site that shows how it done or can sumone explain it in simple terms-and yesssssssssss it can b done lol
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08-12-2009, 10:29 AM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
HI
Sorry for late reply this is what you have to do there is one wire coming off the solenoid you connect that with to one side of the switch and then the other side connect it to the + side of battery or posotive and your good to go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ6WnehX8eU
Sorry for late reply this is what you have to do there is one wire coming off the solenoid you connect that with to one side of the switch and then the other side connect it to the + side of battery or posotive and your good to go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ6WnehX8eU
08-12-2009, 07:01 PM
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to turn on the VTAC yo! .....with the flip of a switch
08-13-2009, 04:13 AM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
No my friend, vtec is not turning on. All he is doing is opening and closing the solenoid.
If the ECU does not see certain parameters vtec wont engage.
BTW: I wasn't the one who opened a dead thread but I see you adding to it.
If the ECU does not see certain parameters vtec wont engage.
BTW: I wasn't the one who opened a dead thread but I see you adding to it.
08-13-2009, 05:44 PM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
let me ask you.....what happens when the solenoid opens???? A: Oil flows, engaging the second set of cam proflies, hence VTAC,yo! technically speaking it is engaged even if the ecu doesnt know it, however the car will run like total **** if hes too low in the rpms. This is why they created 2 sets of profiles, bigger is not always better
The ecu uses the different parameters you talked about to open and close the solenoid, therefore turning vtec on and off....however the ecu is not going to know to do certain things like adjust timing and add more fuel since those parameters have not been met. So theres a good chance damage will occur when he engages it too low.
BTW: since you think the world revolves around you since you made the post before me, let me rephrase;
To whomever dug up the dead threads, please stop
The ecu uses the different parameters you talked about to open and close the solenoid, therefore turning vtec on and off....however the ecu is not going to know to do certain things like adjust timing and add more fuel since those parameters have not been met. So theres a good chance damage will occur when he engages it too low.
BTW: since you think the world revolves around you since you made the post before me, let me rephrase;
To whomever dug up the dead threads, please stop
08-14-2009, 02:00 PM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
I know how vtec works but thanks for the explanation professor.
So you're saying it will run like **** and theres a good chance damage will occur when he engages it too low. Huh, like I said what would be the point of adding a switch, let the ECU do its job or if you want to engage vtec at a different RPM get it reprogramed or get a EMS. Thank you, come again.
BTW: your the one who thinks the world revolves around you, telling people what to do and quoting peoples mistakes but whatever.
So you're saying it will run like **** and theres a good chance damage will occur when he engages it too low. Huh, like I said what would be the point of adding a switch, let the ECU do its job or if you want to engage vtec at a different RPM get it reprogramed or get a EMS. Thank you, come again.
BTW: your the one who thinks the world revolves around you, telling people what to do and quoting peoples mistakes but whatever.
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08-14-2009, 05:52 PM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
I know how vtec works but thanks for the explanation professor.
No my friend, vtec is not turning on. All he is doing is opening and closing the solenoid.
So you're saying it will run like **** and theres a good chance damage will occur when he engages it too low. Huh, like I said what would be the point of adding a switch
Heres the point of turning it on early....
Thank you, come again.
BTW: your the one who thinks the world revolves around you, telling people what to do and quoting peoples mistakes but whatever.
I point out mistakes because if you dont know any better you will just keep spreading false info. That doesnt help anyone. If you dont know the answer noone is going to make fun of you for it, but if you spew false info and then act like a 18 yr old punk, Im gonna call you on it
anyway I think he has this figured out now so this is just BS bickering at this point
08-17-2009, 07:41 PM
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Re: how do u hook vtec to a switch?
no you dont know how vtec works or you wouldnt have said this...
you were wrong and I called you on it, deal with it
you didnt say "whats the point" , you said it wasnt turning on...so again you were wrong. and if he just reduces the crossover a few hundred rpms he will be ok, but if he engages at 1000rpms, he might be in trouble.
Heres the point of turning it on early....
If he wants to screw around and actually LEARN something first hand, let him. maybe you should follow his lead instead of acting like a know it all.
no thanks
When did I tell anyone what to do???
I point out mistakes because if you dont know any better you will just keep spreading false info. That doesnt help anyone. If you dont know the answer noone is going to make fun of you for it, but if you spew false info and then act like a 18 yr old punk, Im gonna call you on it
anyway I think he has this figured out now so this is just BS bickering at this point
you were wrong and I called you on it, deal with it
you didnt say "whats the point" , you said it wasnt turning on...so again you were wrong. and if he just reduces the crossover a few hundred rpms he will be ok, but if he engages at 1000rpms, he might be in trouble.
Heres the point of turning it on early....
If he wants to screw around and actually LEARN something first hand, let him. maybe you should follow his lead instead of acting like a know it all.
no thanks
When did I tell anyone what to do???
I point out mistakes because if you dont know any better you will just keep spreading false info. That doesnt help anyone. If you dont know the answer noone is going to make fun of you for it, but if you spew false info and then act like a 18 yr old punk, Im gonna call you on it
anyway I think he has this figured out now so this is just BS bickering at this point
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