95hondacivicex Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 OK I know you guys are really tired of this but I figured id ask anyway. I have a 95 civic ex v-tec and I wanted to know just exactly"what is v-ted. And where is the solenoid and what does it do and all that stuff. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyH22 Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 VTEC (which stands for Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) is an electronic and mechanical system in some Honda engines that allows the engine to effectively have multiple camshafts. As the engine moves into different rpm ranges, the engine's computer can activate alternate lobes on the camshaft and change the cam's timing. In this way, the engine gets the best features of low-speed and high-speed camshafts in the same engine. Several of the links below go into the actual mechanics of the VTEC system if you are interested. Several engine manufacturers are experimenting with systems that would allow infinite variability in valve timing. For example, imagine that each valve had a solenoid on it that could open and close the valve under computer control rather than relying on a camshaft. With this type of system, you would get maximum engine performance at every rpm range. Something to look forward to in the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 SOHC VTEC which is what you have changes from the primary profile to the secondary profile ONLY on the intake side, when the engine is warm, oil levels are correct, at WOT, and above 4,400 RPM. VTEC gives you both low-midrange and topend power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicplaya20 Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Here's a dumb question, on the 1997 civc ex did they come stock with v-tec??? I have had many people say yes and many so no. I am just curious because for now I am going to build up my stock motor and I need to know so I can choose the best headers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberman Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 ex's have vtecs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Best header for an EX is a custom SMSP, DTR, RMF, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyH22 Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 wow there wer so many mistakes in those few posts. SSR saved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicplaya20 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 So you wouldn't go with DC sport headers?? Because I can get them for a really good price seeing how the only out of pocket money is going to be like 50 dollars. Input please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Not unless you are budget restricted and too lazy to get a custom header (work and wait). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicplaya20 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 It's neither that I am lazy nor am I having money troubles. I do however have a crack around one of the cylinders of my header. It caused for a lot of spuddering (atleast I hope that's what's causing it and not something more), and horrible starts. Not to mention gas mileage has gone to crap, and that's all I need is less gas mileage with higher prices. So it's either get the dc sport headers for now (keep in mind that I am doing a full swap later) or weld the POS cracked rusted ones back together. So would the dc sport headers be the best bet for now? Or should I just suck it up, get the OEM one's welded and wait for the full swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyH22 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 do it right. no need to waste $500 on a crapty header. weld the stock one, or buy a stock mani from ebay. ricers prolly selll em all the time on there. dont waste money. thats like building a motor then swapping it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxscaxx Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 i dont see why not just buying the dc sports header, if your only paying 50 bucks. thats the reason your car is sputtering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95hondacivicex Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 I would get DC sport ceramic headers. Number one they look better, and two they last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95hondacivicex Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 Ok another question. Ive also heard that if you have v-tec and you wanted to get a turbo it would either be harder or cost more because the turbo conflicts with the v-tec. Is that true or not? Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxscaxx Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 VTEC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VTEC VTEC VTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyH22 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Vteque vtek vteck vtech vtec v-tech v tech v-teck v-tek. All wrong...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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