I think the point that guy with the prelude was trying to point out it that if the motor can go into VTEC range and not engage VTEC, but still run smothly, even if its because the motor is not warm enough, then it is not an impossiblilty that this guy is experencing no VTEC engament without a stumble above 6k or a CEL. I know i can feel VTEC, and in my old Civic SI iv gone to redline without VTEC engaging and you could defintly tell, and it didnt run bad at all.

Did you do ANYTHING to you car before this started happening? Change the oil maybe? I know shitty oil filter can cause VTEC to not engage.

 

Well they must all be different, because as one of my above posts outline, the Type R 1.8 litre will NOT rev cleanly above 5500 without VTEC. I cannot say that you would be wrong in that the S2000 will rev cleanly, but I just cant believe that they are all so different.... but it is entirely possible I suppose. I would like to know for sure, on a scientific basis. I have as well, felt my car hit VTEC and pull like a raped ape, where as at another time, same day within 2 hours, not pull the same upon VTEC engagement. I think this needs to be examined a lot further!

Chad

 

PLease correct me if Im wrong, but I understood that VTEC only engages at 6000 rpm and WOT, if you are light on the throttle VTEC doesnt engage, but you can still climb to the redline.

I have tried this before, and you don't feel the "kick" at 6000 just smooth accel. but with WOT you feel a kick at 6000 rpm

 

See.... the iVTEC is like that, but after reading a press release on the S2000, they say it is throttle sensitive as well. I really didnt think that it was! Again, a lot of things that need to be adressed.

Chad

 

Well he stated that he forgot to hook the VTEC soliniod up. I think it had alot more to do with that.

 

[QUOTE=TraviS2K,Dec 14 2007, 03:38 PM] PLease correct me if Im wrong, but I understood that VTEC only engages at 6000 rpm and WOT, if you are light on the throttle VTEC doesnt

 

I would suggest that you add a vtec light. If you go to modifry.com, you will find the instructions for adding a vtec light. The light costs about $2.50 at radio shack and you will need about six feet of wire. I would suggest that you directly connect the wire to the vtec wire and not use the little push clip that is shown.
This is not hard to do. I would suggest that you take out the driver's seat when you make the connection just to make it easier to access the vtec wire. You will be able to know exactly when your vtec engages. I have found that it does not always engage at 6000 rpms. It depends on which gear you are in and other factors.

 

It should engage regardless of gear. So... what is different btwn the VTEC in the S2000 and the VTEC in the 1.8 litre?


Chad

 

You couldn't beat up on me if you tried. As for starting a fight, you have already done that.



The feeling is mutual.



I value my input just like anyone. If I didn't value my input, why would I even bother posting here on s2ki?



Everybody is entitled to their opinion. If you disagree with me, I don't have a problem with that. I even respect that, but why the need for a personal attack?



I based my opinions and comments on actual facts from members here on the board, as well as my own personal experiences.



You have shown absolutely NOTHING in this thread to show that jbeni96's VTEC is not working properly



I have never had a problem with my car. What's your point?



I never said my experiences were above yours. If s2ki is a rut, why are you even here troll. I don't know you, and you don't know me, you come on the site and chastise someone who did nothing to you.

You sound like a very angry person who has some personal issues.



I don't claim to be a master mechanic myself, but obviously you are not either.



Ok.



Strong theory and sound advice are two completely differen't scenarios. I gave jbeni96 some advice on steps to take to diognose his car. My opinion that jbeni96's VTEC is fine, comes from actual facts as well as experience being involved with Honda's since the early 90's.

Again, what's your point?



Again, I based my opinion on theory, as well as experience. I don't claim to have a wealth of knowledge. I have never insinuated that I have a wealth of knowledge



Again, ok




Ok Einstein.



Some of us know a little more than others? Yah right



If I am wrong about anything, I would NOT hesitate to admit I was wrong. I am not into fake people, as a matter of fact, I sense a very fake person right now

Go back were you came from troll.

 

What leads you to believe that you smoothly went to redline without VTEC? You haven't shown any documentation that verifies this. Are we supposed to just take your word for it?



The engine WILL cut off past 6k if VTEC does not engage. You accuse me of speaking out of some hypothetical theory, when the fact is, YOUR the one that is totally clueless.



Yea, ok.



Starting a fight with a member on the board by chastising said member, is NOT HARDLY a debate



It will also be limited in revs. No VTEC, no revs.