Simple question - When does Vtec kick in??

[15NVD]

Hi.

At what rpm does vtec kick in on the accord euro???

[j3z3z]

its variable i believe??? corect me if i am wrong

[EuroDude]

VTEC (Aggressive VTEC Cam profile) kicks in at ~6000rpm

VTC (Variable Timing Control) is variable and always active at all rpm's.

Check out this link :thumbsup:
http://asia.vtec.net/article/k20a/




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[Zdster]

If I wasnt a mod I would say: "my vtec fell off".

As a mod I say: "Search is your friend. This has been covered many times."

As a helpful individual on the forums I say: "It is dependent on the car. Ie Vtec engagement in an accord is different to civic etc". I would then go on to say, "check out the following link as it is really helpful (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42803&highlight=vtec)".

[quangsta]

^^^^^^^^^ your tripping me out man...which one is correct??....im leaning towards my vtec fell off....so i cant tell the difference....

[15NVD]

ok, you have sort of lost me here.

Does i-vtec on an accord euro kick in at a certian rpm similar to the old vtir integra's & preludes?

[Zilli]

my dc2r kicks in at 5700rpm

[destrukshn]

my d16y4 kicks in at 5200
lol.

[EuroDude]

ok, you have sort of lost me here.

Does i-vtec on an accord euro kick in at a certian rpm similar to the old vtir integra's & preludes?


Yes it does - at 6000rpm. It still kicks in but its not as aggressive as other VTEC engines.

The reason its called i-VTEC (with the extra "i" which means intelligent) is because these engines also have VTC.

[15NVD]

Thanks fellas, its much appreciated.

Hey any opinions on what way to go??? K&N, Injen or the Ice Box CAI????

I want some noise but i also want it to be quiet when i am just crusing around normally. Any idea's???

Also is it difficult to replace the number plate lights on the euro?

[CUL8R]

im loving the use of the words "kicks in" i would say if u want to sound more knowledgable i would use the wording engage or high cam crossover

[Klayemore]

4800/5000 rpm on an SiR CRX I know that.

You can always change it with a VTEC controller.

[15NVD]

Cul8r, mate i think im fine using the the words kick in alright. High cam crossover? are you joking??? your kidding if you think that makes you sound more knowledgable.

[j3z3z]

4800/5000 rpm on an SiR CRX I know that.

You can always change it with a VTEC controller.

its for a k24 dude not a b16a
ps i dont have a vtec controller and mine kicks in at 5200 and i have a EF8

[aaronng]

Cul8r, mate i think im fine using the the words kick in alright. High cam crossover? are you joking??? your kidding if you think that makes you sound more knowledgable.
It does actually. VTEC doesn't make more power for you. It lets you have 2 different cam profiles you can switch between.

Various VTEC phrases that are used:
- VTEC kicks in.
- Engage high cam
- Switches cam lobes
- Starts to scream
- VTEC yo.

[WhiteAP1]

:thumbdwn:
im loving the use of the words "kicks in" i would say if u want to sound more knowledgable i would use the wording engage or high cam crossover


"Kicks in" is ok by me

[Honda Enthusiast]

But different cars have different "kick-in" points!! please elaborate!

[Honda Enthusiast]

4800/5000 rpm on an SiR CRX I know that.

You can always change it with a VTEC controller.


How to change with VTEC Controller??

[Honda Enthusiast]

OK, here's a really noob question - how do you know VTEC has kicked in?

[kraiye]

OK, here's a really noob question - how do you know VTEC has kicked in?
LMFAO!!!
i'm tempted to giv this one a qp


engage high cams... wtf? it may sound more knowledgeable but it also sounds formal, boring and 'old-fartish'! i can picture a bunch of pretentious prats standing around in their suits in the country club drinking port...

"...and there i was thinking to myself 'my golly old chap, i do believe your high cams have become engaged.' "
"hohoho! what a remarkable story noble sir."
"i'd like all in attendance to raise your glasses as i propose a toast to honour the switching of cam lobes"
"hear hear!!!"

[EuroDude]

OK, here's a really noob question - how do you know VTEC has kicked in?


lol ru serious?

you know vtec is engaged when the engine sounds angry.

Do you drive like a maniac sky?

[Honda Enthusiast]

lol ru serious?

you know vtec is engaged when the engine sounds angry.

Do you drive like a maniac sky?


Man, life is hard for noobs nowadays! :zip:

[Zdster]

Man, life is hard for noobs nowadays! :zip:

The reason this is is due to your lack of research before posting. The last three questions/posts that you made are easily answered by SEARCHING before you post. For example (just a few posts I found on this forum alone - search time was less than 5 minutes):
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8122
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8123&highlight=vtec
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5762&highlight=vtec
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46718&highlight=vtec

[EuroDude]

True. Also google has heaps of info regarding vtec and other technical things

Click this sky: http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=what+is+vtec+honda&btnG=Search&meta=

[Limbo]

if you dunno or can't hear your vtec kick in then you got issues, or it fell of LOL. There is a different noise depending on your car but its noticable enough on all hondas.

I'm sure if you wanted exact figures you would have searched.

Mate you've been answered so many times i think your ticking people off.

Originally Posted by Honda Enthusiast
Man, life is hard for noobs nowadays! :zip:

[TurBIce]

with the new 2006 civic vti. its a new engine right? is this still like normal Vtec?

[EuroDude]

with the new 2006 civic vti. its a new engine right? is this still like normal Vtec?

Yes its the new R Series engine (R18A1).

Its still got the "vtec kick" at mid-high RPM but its not as pronounced as say a B16A's VTEC kick. Plus its got iVTEC VTC (variable cam timing) like the Euro's K24A3