vtec or not?
04-07-2013
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vtec or not?
Hey I'm new to civics! Can someone tell me if my 97 automatic civic ex sedan is vtec or not. I heard some where that the d16y8 engine is vtec but my valve cover just says HONDA. Please help!
04-07-2013
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Re: vtec or not?
#10 is the VTEC spool valve assembly.
If this is attached to your cylinder head, then it is a VTEC engine.
If not, well...then it isn't.
More:
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2500514
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you will see the vtec solenoid as posted above (#10) but all d16y8 have vtec and 96-00 d16y8 in civics only said honda d16y8 found in the acrua said vtec d16z6 92-95 said vtec
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thanks guys now i will know how to tell all vtecs! i learned something new today!
i have another question if you guys dont mind........
how can i make my automatic civic faster?
i have another question if you guys dont mind........
how can i make my automatic civic faster?
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Re: vtec or not?
^ beleive there is only one V-tech solenoid but as that question was answered..
You can always get headers, exhaust, pulleys, turbo and a ton of other things to make your Civic faster however it all cost a lot of money and shortens the life of your engine, and cost more to maintain.(tuning and all that jazz).
for the amount it would cost to make it fast is not worth it to me but some it is...
You can always get headers, exhaust, pulleys, turbo and a ton of other things to make your Civic faster however it all cost a lot of money and shortens the life of your engine, and cost more to maintain.(tuning and all that jazz).
for the amount it would cost to make it fast is not worth it to me but some it is...
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