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The when-does-VTEC-kick-in thread. When DOES it kick in? (meaning the high-rpm cam profile) If you recall the last thread about this, there is STILL NO DEFINITE ANSWER. The last thread received about 10 different "theories" of when VTEC "kicks in". I would only like knowledgable people to answer, none of that n00b crap. Only reply if you know for sure, please. I'm sure S2kman would know... or maybe Guru.
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does it really matter? honestly there is no difference at all imo. it doesnt even make enough horsepower to move the car let along kick ya in the *** when vtec engages.
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[hr]Originally posted by: 4drcivic2k1
does it really matter? honestly there is no difference at all imo. it doesnt even make enough horsepower to move the car let along kick ya in the *** when vtec engages.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: 4drcivic2k1
does it really matter? honestly there is no difference at all imo. it doesnt even make enough horsepower to move the car let along kick ya in the *** when vtec engages.[hr]
I wouldn't know on my civic because, like civicPesek, I have an lx
but at least it's a 5 speed 
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Rep Power: 0 im talking about vtec on our engine...not the v6, not the k20, not the b18c5...the MONSTER D17A2 w/ a axle breaking HP of 127. wow. i can imagine some idiot not wanting to race a 7thgen ex cause it has "vtec" or "v-tech"
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Rep Power: 0 I can feel the VTEC kick at about 4400rpm. If you have a stick shift, bog your launch in first gear and just have the gas slammed to the ground. When the needle swings by 4400rpm, you can feel a little push. Atleast thats what happens on my car.
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Rep Power: 0 When I was referring to "n00bs", I meant when people respond with n00b type answers such as "vtech gives me lotsa power around 5800 rpm,but i dont know??? maybe itz cuz i have an intake and nos?" You know... s**t like that.
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Rep Power: 0 It depends on how hard your depressing the accelerator and if your engine is warm or not.. Cold engine= No Vtec engagement.
Lightly accelerating vtec doesn not kick in untill later on.
Warm car WOT 44-4500Rpms...it's never 100% exact same as Idle..
Lightly accelerating vtec doesn not kick in untill later on.
Warm car WOT 44-4500Rpms...it's never 100% exact same as Idle..
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[hr]Originally posted by: MangoEX
When I was referring to "n00bs", I meant when people respond with n00b type answers such as "vtech gives me lotsa power around 5800 rpm,but i dont know??? maybe itz cuz i have an intake and nos?" You know... s**t like that.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: MangoEX
When I was referring to "n00bs", I meant when people respond with n00b type answers such as "vtech gives me lotsa power around 5800 rpm,but i dont know??? maybe itz cuz i have an intake and nos?" You know... s**t like that.[hr]
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Rep Power: 389 Can Vtec kick in while you are in reverse? [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Kairi
you're a senior member and rely on s2k and joe
ay ay ay
mine kicks in 4400.
enjoy.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Kairi
you're a senior member and rely on s2k and joe
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mine kicks in 4400.
enjoy.[hr]
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Can Vtec kick in while you are in reverse? [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][hr]
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Can Vtec kick in while you are in reverse? [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][hr]
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ya, he keeps changin that avatar. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][hr]
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ya, he keeps changin that avatar. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][hr]
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My 2000 SI Vtec kick in at about 4900 rpm my friends Type R starts kickin in about 4800 really close together yet, the Type R always stays in Vtec in every gear from 1st to 5th gear thats tha advantage...Si loses its Vtec and has to climb its RPM's again around 3rd gear, also my girlfriend has a 03 EX and well if u consider 127 VTEC appealing then go head anyways...I drive it a lot and never feel it kick it....to me its jus WEAKTEC never VTEC
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[hr]Originally posted by: M1kEzPr1NcEzZ
My 2000 SI Vtec kick in at about 4900 rpm my friends Type R starts kickin in about 4800 really close together yet, the Type R always stays in Vtec in every gear from 1st to 5th gear thats tha advantage...Si loses its Vtec and has to climb its RPM's again around 3rd gear, also my girlfriend has a 03 EX and well if u consider 127 VTEC appealing then go head anyways...I drive it a lot and never feel it kick it....to me its jus WEAKTEC never VTEC[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: M1kEzPr1NcEzZ
My 2000 SI Vtec kick in at about 4900 rpm my friends Type R starts kickin in about 4800 really close together yet, the Type R always stays in Vtec in every gear from 1st to 5th gear thats tha advantage...Si loses its Vtec and has to climb its RPM's again around 3rd gear, also my girlfriend has a 03 EX and well if u consider 127 VTEC appealing then go head anyways...I drive it a lot and never feel it kick it....to me its jus WEAKTEC never VTEC[hr]
Also the type R's main advantage is gearing and it has like 35 more horsepower. a Type R will easily take a 6th gen Si stock for stock in the 1/4 mile. If you are "really close together" your friend needs to learn to drive.
If you're gonna come in here and rip on us cuz we drive our "weaktec" 127hp civics, at least get your facts straight.
