envy the vtec?

**tezza88** · 10-08-2008 08:30 PM

hey guys, just a quick question
i have a dc2, but ive driven the dc2r, and there is a huge difference at the vtec stage, mine crosses over like piss compared to the clear scream of the dc2r, can i change the intake manifold and get that extra gain?
HOW CAN I NVDVTEC?

**Riviera** · 10-08-2008 08:33 PM

both motors are built differently... maybe B18CR swap??

you running a SRI or CAI atm ??? if not try running one of those
can definatly hear the scream through them lol

**tezza88** · 10-08-2008 08:35 PM

are the blocks the same? because im sure the head is very different.

**EKVTIR-T** · 10-08-2008 08:36 PM

Sounds like you already nvdvtec

Do you want the sound or an actual power gain?

**est1989** · 10-08-2008 08:41 PM

block is different as well
the whole engine is different.
you cant really get the same scream as a dc2r when you are in vtec.
if you want your vtec a bit louder than just put an intake on it.
not just a pod filter, the whole intake arm and you will hear a significant difference.

**tezza88** · 10-08-2008 08:57 PM

oh? alrite thanks guys
i will do more research and make use of my pink honda screamer

**dsp26** · 10-08-2008 09:15 PM

power aside, the difference in camshaft profile alone will significantly change the "scream".

get cams.. as others have said before, no point trying to change your car into a dc2r coz it'll never be one... pick and research combinations of mods for the powerband you want.

**CRXer** · 10-08-2008 09:32 PM

there really is no significant difference between the 2 motors up till 7000rpm.

the vtir enjoys a slightly better bottom end,the type r makes up the difference by the time 7000rpm is reached.Its after 7000rpm that things go wrong,the vtir slowly fades away,the typer keeps pulling all the way to the top.

if u want to make up some acceleration difference look into the gearbox first.
without gearbox differences, on the street,there is not much difference between the 2 cars,but when u get on the track,the typer motor is in another league.

if u want just vtec scream, get a straight thru style exhaust,how quickly u forget how loud mine is ron,lol.

**dsp26** · 10-08-2008 09:57 PM

^^yeah true.. good thing you have torque and don't need to rev often.. having to pass me on the freeway/tunnel/next to a wall would scare the living shit out of me when your hi cam kicks in

oh just for the record since its relevant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugK2elN2OfA

**blk_shadow** · 10-08-2008 10:03 PM

what engine is in that CRX?

is there a difference in the VTEC scream between B16A2 and B18C2? I notice on the B18c2 is not as loud but deeper. is this correct?

and the CRX's scream sounded more like B16A's, just want to confirm.