vtec???

[NeedACarBad]

What is the difference between a vtec engine and a normal one? I saw a 98 civic with a vtec engine, it had 86k miles and looked to be in really good shape. It was also a manual and had a aftermarket head unit put in. The asking price was close to 7g. Is this a good deal or does 86k miles sound a bit high for 7g? Thanks for any responses

[Jay_Michael]

The difference between VTEC and NON-VTEC is that cars that have it generally have more high rpm power than the non-VTEC ones. That a pretty simple explanation of it. Go to www.howstuffworks.com for a detailed explanation of how VTEC works.

As far as your ??? about is 7g's too much. I think it is a little steep. I just bought a 2000 Civic EX 5spd. w/56000mi. for $9995. I would say shop around a little, you might find a better deal.

As a reference here some numbers for 96-00 Civics and 99-00 SI

Civic Coupe DX HX EX Si
Displacement 1590 1590 1590 1595
Horsepower @ RPM 106@6200 116@6300 127@6600 160@7600
Torque 103@4600 104@5400 107@5500 111@7000
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1 9.6:1 10.2:1
Valve Train NON-VTEC VTEC-E VTEC DOHC VTEC

[kicker1_solo]

Maybe you should try reading through the FAQ, that's what it's there for, to prevent repeated questions. Read this
http://asia.vtec.net/spfeature/vtecimpl/vtec1.html
That will explain everything about VTEC for you, so then you'll know the difference between vtec and non vtec.

As for the car you're looking at, that's about an average price.

[krstofer]

Originally Posted by kicker1_solo

Maybe you should try reading through the FAQ, that's what it's there for, to prevent repeated questions. Read this
http://asia.vtec.net/spfeature/vtecimpl/vtec1.html

OMG. I read that FAQ. Almost put me to sleep. Much to detailed for me just getting started with all this craziness.

Can't wait until I understand it.

[mycivic]

Heres another website about VTEC.

http://www.leecao.com/honda/vtec/

[kicker1_solo]

Originally Posted by krstofer

who you rolling your eyes at?

[mycivic]

Did I miss something?

[Beastiek2]

haha guy hates reading

[krstofer]

Originally Posted by kicker1_solo

who you rolling your eyes at?

When I posted this, there was a wise ass post, but I don't see it now, so, nevermind.

[GScivic7]

lol...kicker is sneaky

BTW: this one is great

Originally Posted by mycivic

Heres another website about VTEC.

http://www.leecao.com/honda/vtec/

I think we should have Schector explain to all of us how VTEC works. He's a Honda guru from what I understand through his PMs.

[Ricochet]

sohc nonvtec = bwaaaaaah
sohc vtec = bwaaaaaahBWAAH
dohc vtec = bwaaaaaaaahBWAAAAAAH!!

Now fit the lower/higher case letters to speed and sound, and that's what you got in the real world.

[MunG35]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

sohc nonvtec = bwaaaaaah
sohc vtec = bwaaaaaahBWAAH
dohc vtec = bwaaaaaaaahBWAAAAAAH!!

Now fit the lower/higher case letters to speed and sound, and that's what you got in the real world.

roflmao... too true!

[krstofer]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

dohc vtec = bwaaaaaaaahBWAAAAAAH!!

LOL

That's a good enough explaination for me. I want that one!!

[Ricochet]

Hope you have a deep pocket.

[kicker1_solo]

reeeaaaal deep.