vtec controller for FD1

[siu789]

any one know which vtec controller can use for 1.8 FD1 ?_?''
and anyone install vtec controller on their fd civic??/
beacuse i bought one in HK ...after install it ..the engine light is on ._.'''

thz,

[aaronng]

FD1 cannot use VTEC controller because VTEC can activate at ANY RPM based on the load, the throttle, RPM and gear.

[markCivicVti]

LOL... oh how sad. The FD1 is a SOHC ivtec setup. There's no crossover line where vtec kicks in.

Basically for the FD1 it goes into vtec (fuel saving mechanism) mode when you are under 2.5 krpms (some say 2.3k) and are under low load.

But while i'm here I'll mention it again: I'd be interested in a ivtec indicator - to basically tell me when the fuel saving ivtec mechanism is operation - not quite as ricey as good ol dohc vtec... but it'd be interesting to see how you can slightly change ur driving style to save fuel consumption. I'm curious how often it switches between normal mode and ivtec mode while doig normal stop start traffic.

[siu789]

O....thz...that's the reason.Y the engine light is on ..when i install the vtec controller hehhe...thz@_@''

[cracker]

hahaha

[aaronng]

LOL... oh how sad. The FD1 is a SOHC ivtec setup. There's no crossover line where vtec kicks in.

Basically for the FD1 it goes into vtec (fuel saving mechanism) mode when you are under 2.5 krpms (some say 2.3k) and are under low load.

But while i'm here I'll mention it again: I'd be interested in a ivtec indicator - to basically tell me when the fuel saving ivtec mechanism is operation - not quite as ricey as good ol dohc vtec... but it'd be interesting to see how you can slightly change ur driving style to save fuel consumption. I'm curious how often it switches between normal mode and ivtec mode while doig normal stop start traffic.

That's easy. Run a light/resistor-LED in parallel to your VTEC solenoid. That will light up when it runs in "vtec" mode.

[Felix]

Y the engine light is on ..when i install the vtec controller hehhe...thz@_@''

OMG you serious?

[siu789]

yes...serious._.''

[n6290884]

Lol, can any of u guys teach me how to do that? :P thanks and where can i get a iVTec indicator.....

How abt a SAFC-II, will it work well with the FD1 R18?

[.k.]

wow im gonna bring this back to life because like this thread i was under the impression that r18 had no crossover like in dohc vtec.. then i came across this youtube - http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=siGTW8TSlb8.. plz explain? - could be that he wasnt full-throttle until he gets straight then flats it and that makes the sound but yeah.. ??

[markCivicVti]

The only time i hear a noticeable crossover point is when I have aircon on... after 5000rpms it must get turned off/down and then i hear a difference. But if our cars did have a crossover then I'd think it'd rev higher than 6.8k rpms

As slow as the FDs are (lol) I love my car... cleaned my car saturday and get looks and compliments left right and center.

Still want a ivtec indicator..

[ej20i]

well where is the vtec solenoid??hey man, since u installed the vtec controller...where did u plug it in??