Sorry guys i know im gonna hear it about this but i was mostly just a supra guy untill i had a change of taste. I know some things about the s2000 just from reading on here but i did a search on VTech and nothign came up what is this vetech thing all about like how does it work what is it? i pick up my s2000 friday is there any special break in period and anything i shouldnt do when its new i kinda feel dumb asking the dealer?

thanx

 

it's vtec.

 

Not a dumb question AT ALL!!! Sadly, more often than not, the dealer won't have much to offer you in the way of "solid info" anyway.

Just go here That's a link to the LIBRARY tab at the top of every page you view on this site. The world is your oyster!

Best of luck with your new S...and *definitely* take some time now to read through the Library!

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BTW...don't VTEC until you've reached *at least* 600 miles on the odo... It'll kill ya to hafta wait...but it *is* recommended by Honda.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by w1ngman
[B]Not a dumb question AT ALL!!!

 

it didnt exactly answer the question i have i just wanna know what exactly happens when u hit vtec like it seems to me the way people talk its like it gives u a boost of some sort but from what? i know this may be a dumb question but like i said i was only into supras so its pretty new to me.

thanx

 

In a nutshell VTEC (Variable timing and electronic lift control) switches to a higher lift/longer duration camshaft profile to provide more air/fuel at higher RPM's.

 

Try this site -- It's pretty informative...

'Course, nothing beats the original -- Honda's S2000 site

 

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VTEC

 

In a nutshell it feels as if another 30 HP kicks in around 6000 RPM. That's a VERY simple description.

 

here's a brief tech:


as you probably can tell, the exhaust cam is the one on the left. it is the easiest one to see, so I will explain based upon the exhaust side.

Honda VTEC camshafts generally feature 3 lobes per cylinder per shaft. For each cylinder, the two outer lobes the timing of the two valves. If you look closely at the picture, the rocker arms are split into 3 sections. Each lobe has it's own section. The center lobe is the "VTEC" or high cam profile. This lobe rotates like the other lobes at any rpm and pushes the center rocker arm down; however, this rocker arm is not connected to anything, it simply floats. VTEC is a computer controlled system. It requires the right oil pressure, RPM, vehicle speed, and temperature to engage. When all these conditions are met, a hydraulic pin slides in and connects all 3 sections of the rocker arm. Now both valves are controlled by the center lobe.

The feeling behind the wheel when VTEC engages, like others have said, is like a surge of power. The RPM will climb at an accelerated rate, the engine will scream. Perhaps the best way to experience to untamed power is a freeway onramp. Stay in first and hold your RPMs at around 5800RPM. I'm sure there will be plenty of cars behind that will be very pissed off, but don't mind them. Wait till the traffic in front of you gives you a clear lane to gun it. Mash the throttle and say goodbye to your friends behind you.

Note: You will not be able to VTEC a cold motor. If you are really low on oil, your car will not allow VTEC to engage. If you are at a stop light and you rev your motor, VTEC will not engage.