B18c

[aznstyler]

hey guys, i just brought a civic eg, with a b18c1
but, i dont hear VTEC?
what could be wrong??

[beeza]

Do U 'feel it'?

[aznstyler]

nope..

[its_ish]

you bought it without checking or test driving it?

[cheapdouchebag]

do u realise a distinct crossover in sound when hitting the vtec mark
5500rpm?
take a few snaps of the engine bay to show us.
at worst, maybe its the engine if vtec does exist in that car

[anjin]

Why would you expect to hear vtec?
Its only the engine changing cam lobes, and there is not necessarily any different noise. I certainly don't hear anything much different until I get above 6000 rpm, and the vtec change was back at 4400 rpm.

If you really want to make sure, put a small indicator light across the vtec solenoid to show when the solenoid kicks in. You need a direct monitor on the working parts, and not your ears or butt-dyno.

[beeza]

It's when the seconday's kick in at 6,800 or so,that's when U should 'feel it'.VTec is @ 5,500 or so.

[DLO01]

B18C1 is american GSR is it not? Same as AU Vtir?

[VTec1987]

B18C1 is american GSR is it not? Same as AU Vtir?

Yep same shit.
You don't hear the cross over in VTiR motors as much compared to the b16a\b18c7

[beeza]

In Luke's (webby_roller) b18c2,I can feel it slightly when Vtec hits BUT it 'Kicks' at 6,800rpm when the seconday's kick in.

I think the 'secondary's' is something to do with the Intake Manifold design?

[Vvvtec]

When he took me for a spin that car, i couldnt believe the sound AND the feeling of vtec

In Luke's (webby_roller) b18c2,I can feel it slightly when Vtec hits BUT it 'Kicks' at 6,800rpm when the seconday's kick in.

I think the 'secondary's' is something to do with the Intake Manifold design?

[beeza]

Yeah it's noice!

When he gets the cams and tuned with Hondata,it should be a bit more aggressive too!

Can't believe he only paid $4000 for it! Best score EVA!

The gearbox feels incredible,like new!!