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Old 06-19-2008, 08:03 AM
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I am new here and I am considering getting an S2000. I will probably get it this fall. I would like to know what is VTECH? I have read from reading here it "kicks in". What is it exactly? Thanks in advance.
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VTECH is a phone



you're looking for vtec.

VTEC is an acronym for Variable valve Timing and Electronic lift Control. VTEC is a valve train system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of an 4-stroke internal combustion engine.
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^ rofl!
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Other manufacturers have similar engine technologies (e.g. Toyota iVVTL, BMW VANOS).
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Search is your friend. Plenty of good info floating around here and google.
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Originally Posted by tekstar,Jun 19 2008, 08:04 AM
VTECH is a phone



O rly? And can you please describe the feeling when it kicks in?
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... And to answer the OP. VTEC is, in the simplest terms, Honda's way of giving you power when you need it while keeping your average fuel economy higher.
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Basically the car has two sets of cams. A low profile cam that is engaged below 6K RPM and a higher profile that is engaged above 6K. When it engages the higher cam it increases the amount of time the valves are open which puts more fuel into the cylinders which makes more power.
What everyone is talking about is the transition from the lower cam to the higher cam. When it happens the car gets a big boost of HP and you can really feel and hear it.

Go for a test drive and you will find out what we are talking about.

And yes it is ALOT of fun.

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Originally Posted by leets,Jun 19 2008, 09:34 AM
O rly? And can you please describe the feeling when it kicks in?


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VTECH stands for
Very Tiny Ears Carry Herpes
And yes you can feel it when it kicks in. Burns like hell.


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