Is lx a non VTEC

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Mar 31, 2004

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Is lx a non VTEC

I'm reading this article and I was wondering is this a nonVTEC to VTEC swap or are they showing something you can do with a VTEC. It looks kind of fun, and yes you guys told me before it's not worth doing a VTEC swap. (assuming if that's what it is)

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thats a LS motor with a vtec head swap. that wont fit ur car lol..

Apr 1, 2004

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its very possible...with the D17 its as easy as changing the head...

but if you plan on Turbo... your better off with a NON-Vtec due to lower compression..

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yes, not worth it...but i guess if you're looking for those extra 12bhp then you can do it

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its very possible...with the D17 its as easy as changing the head...

but if you plan on Turbo... your better off with a NON-Vtec due to lower compression..

oh boy here we go again.. its good thing ur not sittin next to me again.. hahahahaha
dont have to listen to u ramble... making my poor Si motor look bad

Apr 1, 2004

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Yes the LX is non-VTEC... and like everyone else mentioned... it's not worth it to do the swap.

Apr 1, 2004

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case closed...

Apr 1, 2004

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sorry booohahaha... hey at least if we race.. you still win...

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boo let's race..haha

Apr 1, 2004

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swapping to vtec won't give you more than 2 hp. The extra hp on the si comes from the exhaust. vtec is a crock on our cars. It's only good for decreasing emissions. That's why on the lx (without vtec) they had to move the cat right up next to the motor since a hotter cat works better. unfortunately this setup robs power. So for more power, you're better off swapping the exhaust as many of us have already done.

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