VTEC light on CG accord

[vtec_jet]

hey guyz.

i got bored today and decided to make myself a VTEC light , which is sumin ive always wanted, anywayz i have a 99 CG accord auto, and i noticed with the help of the VTEC light that the VTEC engages very soon, i mean VERY soon at 2,500 RPM , is this normal?? all ive done to the car is a C.A.I ....some response would be greatly appreciated.. :cool:

[toE]

When does VTEC usually engage for your accord anyways?

[vtec_jet]

well to me it actually FEELS like it engaes at bout 5000 rpm.....its unusual that the VTEC is engaged so early ....

[tRipitaka]

stage 1 vtec y0

[vtec_jet]

stage 1 vtec y0

lol....and wat exactly does that mean....sorry dun have alot of knowlegde on this..

[toE]

Best to search/google/research/find out when exactly VTEC engages and then come back to this problem Solo :)

It might just be that VTEC engages at 2500 RPM.

In the meantime, I'll just move this to the Accord forum and see if any other Accord owners can help you out.

[vtec_jet]

lol...alrity..thanx jimmy! (Y)

[h22a accord]

all sohc vtec engines engage vtec at low revs, its the way they were made.

its the twin cam vtec engines ( b16a/b18c/h22a ) that flick to vtec above 5000rpm.

[vtec_jet]

ahhh ok...well that explains it all....cheeres bruda!

[spanks]

Not all SOHC VTEC engines activate the system that early..The Economy VTEC engages quite low,The Balance VTEC(i.e ACCORD) is mid range and the Performance VTEC system(all twin cam engines)are activated at around 5500-5800..where exactly have you run the power wire for your light from?

[SiReal]

puahaha....thats awesome solo. Vtec light on a lux car y0! Well thanks for doing that, cos i dun even know when my vtec comes on. haha...cheers big ears

EDIT:

Quotes taken from http://www.v6performance.net/forums/showthread.php?t=18418&highlight=vtec+engage


On the 4-cylinder Accords, the VTEC engagement varies depending on the driving situation. It can engage as low as 2200rpm or as high as 3600rpm. At full throttle, it usually engages at 2200 for the most power.

AND


between 2300 and 3900 based on manifold pressure.

AND


between 2300 and 4700 rpm based on manifold pressure on the F23A, or something right around those numbers. It's a dynamic point, not a fixed one like on a lot of other hondas.

So...hope this helps Solo...I learnt something doing this too actually.

Cheers

SiReal

[vtec_jet]

.where exactly have you run the power wire for your light from?

i run the power source from the VTEC solinoid in the engine bay ...


Jeff i love making u learn...puts a smile 2 my face, hahaha

[czy_sol87]

triple VTEC light yo!!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/czy_sol87/DSC00070.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/czy_sol87/DSC00071.jpg