vtec not working

[riceracer10]

hey guys.i recently swapped a d16z6 in my 88 hatch.the vtec doesnt seem to be working.i have it connected to a toggle switch.when the engine is off and i hit the toggle switch u hear the vtec solinoid click on.but when im running the engine and reach 4000 rpm's i hit the switch and the vtec doesnt kick in.could there be something wrong with my engine or the vtec solenoid?could i have connected the switch wrong?anyone have any suggestions?i cant afford an rpm activation switch.im dead broke and have no way of getting money.thanks guys

[91civicDXdude]

how do you know its not working? on a stock d16z6, VTEC activation isnt really heard/felt, its more of a continuation of the powerband.

I suggest that you hook up a light to your switch circuit to make sure the circuit is connecting, which it should be since the solenoid is clicking.

next, i would remove the VTEC solenoid and check that the screen on the inside isnt clogged with particles from old oil, if so, clean and replace.

[riceracer10]

my d16z6 isnt stock.it has i/h/e and other extras.should i be able to hear it with my mods?i took the vtec solenoid out and gave it a good cleaning.haven't had the chance to try it yet.im gonna connect a light to it to see if it works.any other ideas?also how can i get more pressure from the oil pump?can that be it too?anyone with suggestions?thanx.