Confused. VTEC?

[Veetec]

Originally posted by TheMasterG

Basically, VTEC is a mechanism that Honda use in some of their engines, the VTI is a Civic that has a VTEC engine in it. For more details on VTEC check the FAQ in the Civic forum.

Actually my Prelude is a VTi, too! And I think it´s the same with the CRX Del Sol.

[Veetec]

Originally posted by civic_1.6_16v


Ahha like that
Is there any difference between the 2 in power?
I mean is a CRX VTEC the same as a Civic VTI
Or are there minor differences

´90-´91 Civic VTEC = 1.6l DOHC VTEC with about 150hp
´90-´92 CRX VTEC = 1.6l DOHC VTEC with about 150hp
´92-´95 Civic VTi = 1.6l DOHC VTEC with about 160hp
´92-´98 CRX VTi = 1.6l DOHC VTEC with about 160hp
´96-´00 Civic VTi = 1.6l DOHC VTEC with about 160hp

´92-´95 Civic ESi = 1.6l SOHC VTEC with about 125hp
´92-´98 CRX ESi = 1.6l SOHC VTEC with about 125hp

Not sure if everything is right! But like you can see it will depend on the year if they are the same or not. But I think the older CRX is faster because it´s much lighter than the last CRX.

[Goosse]

Originally posted by civic_1.6_16v


Is there any difference between the 2 in power?
I mean is a CRX VTEC the same as a Civic VTI
Or are there minor differences

See, this is what I meant, the Vtec is a system found in multiple engines (1.5l-1.6l-1.8l...), the VTi is a type of Civic, the 1.6l DOHC. You can't compare if you haven't got the engine size for the Vtec...

[Predator]

Originally posted by Goosse


See, this is what I meant, the Vtec is a system found in multiple engines (1.5l-1.6l-1.8l...), the VTi is a type of Civic, the 1.6l DOHC. You can't compare if you haven't got the engine size for the Vtec...

...and the 1.8l is also VTi!

[Goosse]

Originally posted by Predator



...and the 1.8l is also VTi!

True, but I was talking about the hatches

[civic_1.6_16v]

Another question about engines

Does a VTI engine of a 88-91 Civic fit every Civic of the same year???

[civic_1.6_16v]

Hi me again

I was searching the net for some second hand VTEC Civics
and I found this one: Honda Civic 1.5i VTEC-E (its a 1991)

Is this true, are there 1.5 Vtecs??
and what does that E mean at the end

[Balddog]

I think the VTEC-E was the economy version in the US...I think it was in the VX?

[Predator]

Originally posted by civic_1.6_16v
Hi me again

I was searching the net for some second hand VTEC Civics
and I found this one: Honda Civic 1.5i VTEC-E (its a 1991)

Is this true, are there 1.5 Vtecs??
and what does that E mean at the end

VTEC-E is economy- like it was already mentioned!

Sure there are 1.5 VTEC engines (hehe ive got one)
Civic EX/ 1.5VTi: D15B3 3-stage VTEC 130bhp
Civic EX/ 1.5VEi: D15Z8 2-stage VTEC-Lev engine 115 bhp[EU version of thD15B3- dunno why theyre using thisone instead of the b3]
Civic VX/1.5 : D15Z3...6 2-stage VTEC-E engine 90...105 bhp

-all the newer ones with 1.5 engines are VTEC. The most advanced is the 1.5VTiused on the current us Civic version. It has a 3-stage VTEC engine designed for high power and economy. This is the most advanced VTEC implementation before iVTEC!
The DOHC VTEC implementations are just designed for power while the SOHC implementations are designed for more street-usable cars with a not- so high fuel consumption.

[Predator]

...btw u will see those 1.5 VTECS rarely on hatches in the EU. Most of them are used on the Sedan and Aerodeck version!

[Veetec]

Originally posted by civic_1.6_16v
Another question about engines

Does a VTI engine of a 88-91 Civic fit every Civic of the same year???

Most Honda engines will fit into a 88-91 Civic. It´s just a question of how much you´re able to spend. But if you´re going to swap an engine there will be some other things you´ll have to change, too. Like brakes, ECU, tranny, tacho,......and maybe even the radiator (?)!

[civic_1.6_16v]

Originally posted by Veetec
But if you´re going to swap an engine there will be some other things you´ll have to change, too. Like brakes, ECU, tranny, tacho,......and maybe even the radiator (?)!

Damn, If I want to change everything what is needed
then I can better save some more and buy the real thing.

BUT I DON'T WANT TO WAIT hahaha

[bracer]

civic_1.6_16v a CRX DOHC engine will fit your car pretty easy. The only things you'll need are the the engine( ) and the ECU of the CRX.
VTEC it's going to be more expensive. The B16A won't fit the stock engine mounts and IMO isn't worth the money for the swap. For the money you will spend you can buy a VT with a B16A stock.

I've been there, I've considered an engine swap in my old DX but came to the conclusion that in Europe where those engines are available in stock models swapping isn't worth it in a 88-91 Civic. Unless you are going for the "ZC" 1.6L DOHC non vtec, if you can find a totaled rex that swap can be worthwhile.

[Veetec]

Originally posted by bracer
civic_1.6_16v a CRX DOHC engine will fit your car pretty easy. The only things you'll need are the the engine( ) and the ECU of the CRX.
VTEC it's going to be more expensive. The B16A won't fit the stock engine mounts and IMO isn't worth the money for the swap. For the money you will spend you can buy a VT with a B16A stock.

I've been there, I've considered an engine swap in my old DX but came to the conclusion that in Europe where those engines are available in stock models swapping isn't worth it in a 88-91 Civic. Unless you are going for the "ZC" 1.6L DOHC non vtec, if you can find a totaled rex that swap can be worthwhile.

Very true!

[civic_1.6_16v]

Originally posted by bracer
VTEC it's going to be more expensive. The B16A won't fit the stock engine mounts and IMO isn't worth the money for the swap. For the money you will spend you can buy a VT with a B16A stock.

Yeah that's verry true indeed
But I decided that I will TRY to save the money for some vtec power
It's hard but it must be worth the wait once you have it.