vtec engine confirmation please

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07-08-2009, 12:48 AM
vil13

vtec engine confirmation please

Hi OZHonda members,

After searching n searching i still cant really come to a conclusion regarding some engine builds n their differences so im appealing for some advice.
I have recently purchased a 94 EG5 VTI.
Engine number is DY161xxxxxxx
Transmission: automatic

I have looked around a few things to determine if this engine is really a SOHC vtec or if it is just a plain engine with no vtec.
The engine isnt listed in the following link http://www.ozhonda.com/data/codes.htm, but i did manage find an old post (2003) where "Weq" mentioned this d16y1 is vtec, http://ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197 (3rd post)

My questions are:
1. Is this engine really a vtec engine?
2. If this engine is vtec, what RPM will it be engaged?
3. Does manual/auto differ in what RPM vtec engages?

Cheers in advance
07-08-2009, 01:08 AM
curtis265

Get to wikipedia and look up the 'honda D engines'

What car do you have? Try to find the engine number. Its usually the first few digits.

'R18A1xxxxxxxxxx' which is what i have, indicates that i have an R18A1 engine

Hope that helps.
07-08-2009, 09:00 AM
ECU-MAN

1) D16Y1 is a VTEC engine
2) 5500rpm
3) no
07-08-2009, 11:16 AM
trism

look at the engine. if it has "VTEC" written on it, then its a vtec engine. this can also be proved by the location. if they are at the front of the engine, then its vtec. as per this picture

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...m/D16Y_Aem.jpg
07-08-2009, 03:22 PM
henrygiang

Quote:

Originally Posted by trism

look at the engine. if it has "VTEC" written on it, then its a vtec engine. this can also be proved by the location. if they are at the front of the engine, then its vtec. as per this picture

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...m/D16Y_Aem.jpg

bar the d16y8....that doesnt have vtec written on the engine
08-08-2009, 10:57 AM
blk_shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrygiang

bar the d16y8....that doesnt have vtec written on the engine

D16Y1 and D16y8 are both VTEC engine, both Single Cam.

even tho on D16Y8 there is no 'VTEC' lettering on the rocker cover.

you can always tell from whether or not there is a VTEC solenoid.
08-08-2009, 11:22 AM
henrygiang

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk_shadow

D16Y1 and D16y8 are both VTEC engine, both Single Cam.

even tho on D16Y8 there is no 'VTEC' lettering on the rocker cover.

you can always tell from whether or not there is a VTEC solenoid.

sorry didnt explain myself correctly...was referring to the fact that there was no lettering lol
08-08-2009, 11:24 AM
blk_shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrygiang

sorry didnt explain myself correctly...was referring to the fact that there was no lettering lol

yep, all d16y8 in Aus don't have the lettering
08-08-2009, 03:37 PM
DNY*BOY

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72623
08-08-2009, 03:42 PM
SHOGUNOVDDRK

An AUTO VTI.

I'd like to see it, they're quiet rare (or atleast in my findings)

Did you happen to purchase it from a member here?
08-08-2009, 03:59 PM
vil13

Thanks a heap fellas. very glad i get the confirmation :thumbsup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

Get to wikipedia and look up the 'honda D engines'

What car do you have? Try to find the engine number. Its usually the first few digits.

'R18A1xxxxxxxxxx' which is what i have, indicates that i have an R18A1 engine

Hope that helps.

Car is a 1994 EG5 Honda Civic VTi & its definitely a D16y1

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk_shadow

D16Y1 and D16y8 are both VTEC engine, both Single Cam.

even tho on D16Y8 there is no 'VTEC' lettering on the rocker cover.

you can always tell from whether or not there is a VTEC solenoid.

I'm pretty sure the car has got that solenoid last time i checked, I'll have to check it again just to make sure later on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHOGUNOVDDRK

An AUTO VTI.

I'd like to see it, they're quiet rare (or atleast in my findings)

Did you happen to purchase it from a member here?

Your welcome to come by anytime to have a look :).
Knowing the rarity of this car, as u say, of makes me even happier. It wasn't purchased from a ozhonnda member.
I managed to get it from a lady who lived locally frrom me.
08-08-2009, 04:01 PM
SHOGUNOVDDRK

Good stuff.

Might have to when I have a Car and License again, lol
08-08-2009, 04:05 PM
vil13

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHOGUNOVDDRK

Good stuff.

Might have to when I have a Car and License again, lol

Hopefully that aint too long. Anyways, i wont be letting go of this car anytime soon :).
Here is a pic i took the other night.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5192/p1060647v.jpg
08-08-2009, 07:02 PM
Lukezen27

Quote:

Originally Posted by vil13

Hopefully that aint too long. Anyways, i wont be letting go of this car anytime soon :).
Here is a pic i took the other night.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5192/p1060647v.jpg

Nice one Vil

Yeah D16Y1 is the 96kw SOHC VTec motor found in 1992 -1995 VTi

Just check for sun roof and rear disk brakes plus EG5 stamped just near the radiator on the body

Any help needed Vil just call or come over man :thumbsup:
08-08-2009, 09:36 PM
dahon

looks nice mate..
welcome to the sohc vtec 'meh it aint going any faster but its much louder than normal' club lolz
08-08-2009, 10:26 PM
Mikecivic78

Quote:

Originally Posted by dahon

looks nice mate..
welcome to the sohc vtec 'meh it aint going any faster but its much louder than normal' club lolz

lol, all bark and no bite... i think d16y8 is actually not too bad tho'. (in my experience)
09-08-2009, 09:47 PM
blk_shadow

I've driven D16Y8, its much better than D16Y4...
10-08-2009, 10:22 AM
Lukezen27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikecivic78

lol, all bark and no bite... i think d16y8 is actually not too bad tho'. (in my experience)

Hhmmm

Same powered motor but the D16Y8 n heavyer car :o
10-08-2009, 11:06 AM
Mikecivic78

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukezen27

Hhmmm

Same powered motor but the D16Y8 n heavier car :o

Lower power actually y8 has only got 93kw. But u can feel vtec switchover more IMO. It's also more refined.
11-08-2009, 09:44 AM
will13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECU-MAN

1) D16Y1 is a VTEC engine
2) 5500rpm

5500? Mine kicks in at 4500...
15-08-2009, 08:14 AM
blk_shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by will13

5500? Mine kicks in at 4500...

do you have a VTEC controller? or VAFC?
16-08-2009, 11:25 AM
will13

dont think so...lol

i swear it does kick in at 4500, i may have to go and check this again..
16-08-2009, 08:58 PM
vil13

Quote:

Originally Posted by will13

5500? Mine kicks in at 4500...

i found 5500rpm the point where vtec kicks in. i had never experienced vtec prior to this purchase. i got surprised as it was a first time and i am satisfied with this little car =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukezen27

Nice one Vil

Yeah D16Y1 is the 96kw SOHC VTec motor found in 1992 -1995 VTi

Just check for sun roof and rear disk brakes plus EG5 stamped just near the radiator on the body

Any help needed Vil just call or come over man :thumbsup:

sun roof...checked
EG5 stamp...checked
rear disk brakes...checked
d16y1....checked

i was only originally concerned as i had inspected a car with a VTI shell, but non VTI engine. but all is now good.

luke, i still havnt fitted those rims on. ill wear down the current rubber then put on those bronze rims :cool:
17-08-2009, 06:46 PM
est1989

i dont think u can really hear the cross over (or engagement as u would like to call it) that much cause its a single cam.