Vtec Problem?

[redliner]

My vtec dont seem to get enuf pull these days... seems like it struggling for power and i dont really know whats wrong.. as i remember it.. after 5g vtec comes in and the meters goes up really quick.. now at 5g the rev goes quick but not as quick... any ideas?? One mechanic said im running on 80% power of the car potential... it seems like it too, slow at take off, slow at vtec.. godam its slow :x

I wanna see if any1 has any idea about it 1st, i was planning to go see Dr. Honda after i paid off my insurance.. u know short of cash :evil:

[vti-2]

Do a search! I am 100% sure this has been discussed here before.

I have one tip for you though and i hope you are already doing this. Make sure the car has warmed up properly before entering VTEC!

[MrPlow]

hey redliner... mine apprently is the same at the moment!

phillip (the honda doctor) gave me a run down on it, its not harming or wrong that the car is running like this, but for us "hoons" it can be fixed so its running 100%...

His going to do a full performance tune with my next service and get it "hooning" 100%

[redliner]

I have one tip for you though and i hope you are already doing this. Make sure the car has warmed up properly before entering VTEC!

Yep i warm up the car about 2minutes b4 i drive anywayz, well in most cases if in not in any hurry..



Phew, i thot thre was some major problem with the vtec... thanks on the help MrPlow.. i'll go see philip as soon as i get my insurance paid off

[BlakTegra]

Is there a Honda Doc in Melb? hmmmm...

[2ds]

just a service might be enough to get you back upto speed =)
my car allways feels like a dream right after a service...

-2ds

[SIKCVC]

I actually find injector cleaner gives me a smoother but gutsier drive. But i think thats more to do with the jap tuning.

[Civic Type R]

My vtec dont seem to get enuf pull these days... seems like it struggling for power and i dont really know whats wrong.. as i remember it.. after 5g vtec comes in and the meters goes up really quick.. now at 5g the rev goes quick but not as quick... any ideas?? One mechanic said im running on 80% power of the car potential... it seems like it too, slow at take off, slow at vtec.. godam its slow :x

I wanna see if any1 has any idea about it 1st, i was planning to go see Dr. Honda after i paid off my insurance.. u know short of cash :evil:
dude, just a curiosity, how old are you ?

[[twins]vtec]

my car sorta like that for a while
after a service it was fine again

[redliner]

dude, just a curiosity, how old are you ?

turning 23

[luzinit]

warm it up for 2mins???
maybe im too careful.. heheh but i drive my car for atleast 20mins or somethign before i even think about vtekhHHhHing.

ay steven, can u give us a run down on why it does this?? like run at 80% of cars potential??

[Javed]

Well I dont have vtec but before revving high i warm it up till the gauge gets to the normal temperature, 20 mins is too long. 5-10 minutes is suficient IMO.

[2ds]

depends on the car, my b16a needs to be run for up to 15 minutes on a cold day to get up to temperature. damn efficient cooling system

-2ds

[ArSe]

ive had this problem before and i found it was because of the constant high reving, it happened after i my car went on the track. the same thing happened to my friends S2000 theres noise but no go right?

if you are good friends with ur mechanic, ask him change oil for you (cheaper oil first) then make the engine really hot, and release it all.... then put the better oil in...... your car should run smoother then ever..... and your oil would be so so so clean and clear with out all the grime built up from all the years. i do it to my car ever 2md or 3rd service.....

[redliner]

yeah thre noises too, weird noises...

so it need a good engine flush??
i should do that, flush everything out n clean it all out... see how that goes

thanks ArSe

[ArSe]

yeah thats what i did.....
it helped heaps.
no worries man... good luck with it man.. hope you car feels better

[TODA AU]

My vtec dont seem to get enuf pull these days...

Check the following...

* Ignition timing & plugs - gap @ 1.1mm
* Oil level (Change if nessesary)
* ECU water temp sensor connection
* Engine earth - continuity
* Oil leaks @ / near Vtec solinoid
* Intake - dirty / blocked filter
* Exhaust system - Blocked catalyst / muffler
* Cam timing (If you've had the belt replaced recently)

Cheers

Adrian