Confused. VTEC?

[Balddog]

Hi guys....Good to be back on the forum, comps been down for a while.

Quick question about VTEC. Now I have a 5th gen civic coupe with the d15b engine. 1.5i Its a non-vtec engine but I could have sworn there was a vtec boost today.

I had to accelerate like hell earlier today to avoid driving head on into a bus. I reached about 6000 revs in 2nd gear and there was a definate extra boost of power.

Did I imagine it or do all engines work like that? I still havent IDd my car exactly so nothing would surprise me.

[civic_1.6_16v]

You could try checking under the hood for a sticker with your specs
about your engine, then you know for sure

About that boost, I have 1.6i and no VTEC , but when I push the gas
in second gear and go into the 5500-6000 revs I feel my car
taking a sprint to
So I guess its kinda normal

[Veetec]

Originally posted by Balddog
Hi guys....Good to be back on the forum, comps been down for a while.

Quick question about VTEC. Now I have a 5th gen civic coupe with the d15b engine. 1.5i Its a non-vtec engine but I could have sworn there was a vtec boost today.

I had to accelerate like hell earlier today to avoid driving head on into a bus. I reached about 6000 revs in 2nd gear and there was a definate extra boost of power.

Did I imagine it or do all engines work like that? I still havent IDd my car exactly so nothing would surprise me.

Welcome back, Balddog! Maybe it´s just strong at about 6000rpm!? I dunno...

[VTEC1600]

Originally posted by Balddog
Quick question about VTEC. Now I have a 5th gen civic coupe with the d15b engine. 1.5i Its a non-vtec engine but I could have sworn there was a vtec boost today.

I had to accelerate like hell earlier today to avoid driving head on into a bus. I reached about 6000 revs in 2nd gear and there was a definate extra boost of power.

Did I imagine it or do all engines work like that? I still havent IDd my car exactly so nothing would surprise me.

You didn't imagine that, your car just peaks his Hp that high, see, this is what i found in the specs for you engine:

Horsepower (SAE)
125 bhp @ 6600 rpm (EX, Si)
102 bhp @ 5900 rpm (DX, LX)
92 bhp @ 5500 rpm (VX)
70 bhp @ 5000 rpm (CX)

[AccordCE8]

Originally posted by Balddog
Hi guys....Good to be back on the forum, comps been down for a while.

Quick question about VTEC. Now I have a 5th gen civic coupe with the d15b engine. 1.5i Its a non-vtec engine but I could have sworn there was a vtec boost today.

I had to accelerate like hell earlier today to avoid driving head on into a bus. I reached about 6000 revs in 2nd gear and there was a definate extra boost of power.

Did I imagine it or do all engines work like that? I still havent IDd my car exactly so nothing would surprise me.

I had driven a coupe for about a year 2, it was also a 1.5i, non-vtec, but also felt like a vtec, about 4500/5000 revs I felt a push in the back.

[Kohhal]

Just like the guys said, that's where peak power is being made and so you're feeling it, suppose it's kinda like VTEC kicking in. Here's your ful specs anyway :
92-95 Civic
D15B7 1493cc (may not the the B7 but should be very similiar)
4 cyl, 16 valve
SOHC
9.2:1 c.r.
PGM-FI (MPFI) 102 bhp @ 5900
Redline: 6800 rpm 98 lb-ft @ 5000

[VTEC1600]

What i already said

[Balddog]

Ah good...All that makes a lot more sense to me.

102bhp... barely more than a nova
Ill have to do something about that soon.

[AccordCE8]

Originally posted by Balddog
Ah good...All that makes a lot more sense to me.

102bhp... barely more than a nova
Ill have to do something about that soon.

I alway liked that car, it feels much faster then ...eh... another car...for example my car, while they should be very close (accord 10.1 coupe 9.9 sec).
I once had another person with me in the coupe and won from a similar accord like mine (1 person in it), ofcourse the level of fuel etc. plays part 2, but such thing is nice.

I remember girls were always talking about a 'sports-car' instead of 'car' or 'honda' or so. Have you the same experience 2?

[Balddog]

Yeah ive had that quite a few times actually. The civic really looks seriously aggressive from the front.

Ive had people see my car parked outside and act real shocked when I tell them its mine. It does feel fast from inside the car and most of the people I take in my car dont know too much about speeds. :smoker2:

[Goosse]

I think their are a lot of misconseptions about Vtec from non-Honda owners or newbies. I've heard a lot of people confusion Vtec with VTi. They always ask: "how much hp does the Vtec has", then I ask what engine and you get a response like: "the Vtec, I just told you!"

As for the Vtec kick on non-Vtec cars, I have it to at +/- 6000 rpm.

[Veetec]

Originally posted by Goosse
I think their are a lot of misconseptions about Vtec from non-Honda owners or newbies. I've heard a lot of people confusion Vtec with VTi. They always ask: "how much hp does the Vtec has", then I ask what engine and you get a response like: "the Vtec, I just told you!"

As for the Vtec kick on non-Vtec cars, I have it to at +/- 6000 rpm.

My old 4th gen Lude had something similar from 3.000rpm up to redline.

[civic_1.6_16v]

Originally posted by Goosse
I've heard a lot of people confusion Vtec with VTi.

This maybe sound like a stupid question, but whta is the difference
between an Vtec and a VTi????

[Kohhal]

Originally posted by civic_1.6_16v


This maybe sound like a stupid question, but whta is the difference
between an Vtec and a VTi????

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.

[civic_1.6_16v]

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.

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