accord v6 VTEC or NOT ?

[DjHackStyle]

ok i got a 98 accord lx,it is for a fact a 3.0L V6 now i want to know if my engine is a vtec, how can i find out ??

i see some cars have a plastic cover on top of the engine saying 3.0 vtec but i bought my car used from a shady place and it didnt come with that cover, it has all the holes for the cover and it looks like as if there WAS a cover at 1 point in time.....but its just not there, my friend told me its just missing the cover but it is VTEC.....so im wondering is it vtec or not? would it say VTEC some where else?? how can i find out??

p.s. what is VTEC ?? sorry for being such a new-b lolz

[Huffa]

What is VTEC?

Here ya go!

http://www.quickhonda.net/howVtecWorks.htm

[DjHackStyle]

ok now i know what V-TEC is....so anyone know if my accord is V-TEC or not ??

[Huffa]

Originally Posted by DjHackStyle

ok now i know what V-TEC is....so anyone know if my accord is V-TEC or not ??

IT IS !!!


US-spec Honda automobiles that have VTEC engines:

Preliminary list, not yet accurate.


1996-Current Honda Civic EX coupe and sedan: 1.6L SOHC VTEC I4
1999-Current Honda Civic Si coupe: 1.6L DOHC VTEC I4
1996-Current Honda Civic HX: 1.6L SOHC VTEC-E I4
1998-Current Honda Accord LX/EX I4 coupe and sedan: 2.3L SOHC VTEC I4
1998-Current Honda Accord LX/EX V6 coupe and sedan: 3.0L SOHC VTEC V6 1997-Current Honda Prelude Base/Type-SH: 2.2L DOHC VTEC I4
1993-Current Acura Integra GS-R coupe and sedan: 1.8L DOHC VTEC I4
1999-Current Acura TL: 3.2L SOHC VTEC V6
2001-Current Acura CL: 3.2L SOHC VTEC V6
1991-Current Acura NSX: 3.2L DOHC VTEC V6

[blacknight]

Yes, you car has VTEC. the only 6th gen accord that DOES NOT have VTEC is the DX model (135hp)

In the previous generation (5th gen) only the 4cyl EX model was available with VTEC. The LX, SE and V6 did not have VTEC.

Here's a link to explain the reason and function of Variable Valve Timing and Electronic lift Control
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/framed...tec/index.html

[DjHackStyle]

thanx guys for your help, now im more confident in my car knowing that it has V-TEC lolz.....anywayz anyone can help me in finding the cover that says 3.0L V-TEC ???

[Huffa]

Blacknight

Who is that girl taking a spill on the tread mill. I laughed for a few minutes at that. Actually I'm still laughing right now!! TOOOOOO FUNNY!

[blacknight]

Actually, your valve cover should say 3.0 VTEC on it

It should look like this (of course without the CAI and the painted Valve cover)

[DjHackStyle]

Originally Posted by blacknight

Actually, your valve cover should say 3.0 VTEC on it
It should look like this (of course without the CAI and the painted Valve cover)

ok this is what my engine looks like this




took this picture this afternoon what you think ??

NOTICE NO COVER OVER THE SPARK PLUG WIRES INDICATING 3.0L V-TEC !!!!!

[AccordCodger]

Is that REALLY important? Are you spiffing up a show car? It looks like a (presumably fairly heatproof) piece of plastic that just clips in.

[blacknight]

Yeah, it looks like it's just missing. You can see where it goes. It should be right over the spark plug boots. Just goto the junkyark and rip one off

[DjHackStyle]

alright thanx for your help guys

[SiGNAL748]

afaik, all v6 accords = sohc vtec

[blacknight]

Originally Posted by SiGNAL748

afaik, all v6 accords = sohc vtec

Except the 5th Generation V6 (94-97) those were NON VTEC