b16a is shit all together lol
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b16a is shit all together lol
the only Honda I've felt the VTEC kick is DC2R and H22A BB6 Lude...haven't driven an S2000 but im sure u would feel it in that.
Sat in an s2000 vtec. stock.
No.
Well for starters... I think your expectations of vtec may have been for it to be somewhat like turbo, well it isn't. You should feel the difference when it does kick in but b16a stock doesn't kick that hard.. I know my r did stock but totally different engine...
Vtec wasn't designed to give a massive feeling... Want to feel somehing turbo it.
if u want to feel the kick in a b16a clutch kick it lol or hit vtec in 1st gear in the rain :)
yeah i got a b16b and theres no real "kick"
lots of noise, lots of revs but no real kick
DC5R is pretty good... I can feel it but i wouldn't say it's a turbo kick in feeling...
I can feel the kick in every gear but 5 & 6 as i wouldn't try reaching those sorta speeds to try get VTEC engaging lol
First and second is when you really feel it i'd say but it's been ages since i drove my ITR now so yeah...
Will let you know how i go with all the new mods i've got going on but gotta wait till i get my car back :)
B16A should have the most noise though as the crossover is quite loud.
guys can you learn to read please... OP stated that he isnt expecting it to be like a turbo...
I think TheSaint put it very well... VTEC was designed as a system to optimise engine performance throughout the rev range, allowing good drivability and fuel efficiency at low revs, and increased power, torque and performance in the higher rev range... so for a vtec d series for example, there is a changover but it was purely designed for the above. The B series motors got a bit more edgy, with the special motors for the "type R" drivetrains tweaked to maximise, which resulted in a strong cutover that you do notice...
The B16a is a great motor man, even though you dont feel the kick, it is very versatile with a incredible range of mods available... do the usual I/H/E mods and you should see a reasonable difference!
u need a b20vtec andrew:) hahahah just cause u've been on my car:P:P
I can honestly say I have never been impressed with the whole VTEC yo thing. If anything the major gain from the b16a is the dual cam setup. Driven in my uncles VTEC accord and never felt the pull either, just more noise like someone turned the volume up. Makes you feel like your going faster anyway haha.
I've never driven a SOHC 4cyl motor that goes as well as the little d16 in my station runner. I have always been more of a muscle car..er GMH fan... I don't expect much from small japanese cars other than the shopping and work. But its fun to watch others play with them.
Saying that though, the best pull I have felt was in a shitty old turbo'd Mazda. Still going epicly slow but it was pulling and tsss'ing. haha.
thanks zilli ... i feel like times have changed alot ...
people used to know what vtec/honda was all about and respect it ... but i guess not anymore