is my car a vtech [Archive]

civicthrilla

02-17-2003, 05:42 PM

i just bought a 98 civic ex, it is a has the sohc engine in it. i just looked at the engine and looked at the engine. i think the engine is like 16y8 maybe i dunno. can someone tell me if i have a vtech?

hybrid92hatch

02-17-2003, 05:56 PM

According to what I have read, that would be a D16z7 sohc Vtec....I could be wrong though, But I am pretty sure.

armyguy5

02-17-2003, 06:24 PM

your right ex's are Vtec and its a a d16series block. it's vtec

chris

sohc_vtec 2NR

02-17-2003, 06:27 PM

civicthrilla....the answer is no...your car is not a vtech.. :pfft:

ur right...your car has the d16y8 vtec engine...same here! woot:rambo:

pdiggitydogg

02-17-2003, 06:35 PM

not vtecH...vtec...

YAY EX coupes!

96coupe

02-17-2003, 06:48 PM

i dunno about 96-98 ex's, but 99-00 ex's vtec was an option. i got a buddy who has a 99 ex non-vtec, so i suggest you look for a vtec solenoid but chances are it is vtec.

Racing Rice

02-17-2003, 08:34 PM

Okay, now that we have the vtech, VTEC thing out of the way.. lol

Yes.. Your car is VTEC, even though it doesnt say it on the valve cover like the DOHC versions do.

sohc_vtec 2NR

02-17-2003, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by 96coupe
i dunno about 96-98 ex's, but 99-00 ex's vtec was an option. i got a buddy who has a 99 ex non-vtec, so i suggest you look for a vtec solenoid but chances are it is vtec.

vtec is an option on a civic EX????:crazy:

unless i've gone old and senile...i don't think its an option..

Senshi

02-18-2003, 01:42 AM

i'm sorry but, BAH AHAHHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA

sorry sorry sorry again

yes vtec

civicthrilla

02-18-2003, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by 96coupe
i suggest you look for a vtec solenoid but chances are it is vtec.

where is this solenoid?

venom122

02-18-2003, 09:03 AM

<<<<VTECH>>>>

Racing Rice

02-18-2003, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by 96coupe
i dunno about 96-98 ex's, but 99-00 ex's vtec was an option.

The only option you got about having VTEC or not is whether you buy an LX or an EX, etc..

EX has a VTEC motor, you dont have options on VTEC or non-VTEC motors from the factory unless you buy a different trim of Civic.

ebpda9

02-18-2003, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Racing Rice
The only option you got about having VTEC or not is whether you buy an LX or an EX, etc..

EX has a VTEC motor, you dont have options on VTEC or non-VTEC motors from the factory unless you buy a different trim of Civic.

maybe the ex badge was an option :crazy:

sohc_vtec 2NR

02-18-2003, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by civicthrilla
where is this solenoid?

its near the distributor...it has a green/white wire runnin' from it...

HighLife

02-19-2003, 07:32 AM

D16y8 is a Vtec motor. I have the same motor in my 2000 Civic. You can hear the Vtec kick in at around 5k RPM. Listen for it, its a very hard to miss sound.

Look for the motor stamp...

I dont think 99-00 Ex's came with a Non vtec motor. I think only the HX-CX were the only ones to come with a Non Vtec motor. Correct me if im wrong.

JDMB16

02-19-2003, 11:50 AM

NO, your car is not a phone, but the D16Y8 IS a VTEC engine and NO, VTEC isn't an option on an EX Civic LOL

stellardude

02-19-2003, 05:55 PM

i have no idea what type of engine my car has. I have a 93 Civic EX Coupe - Auto.

I heard that the beginning of the VIN can tell you. Is this true?
If so, mine starts with J126XP

Thanks for any feedback.

sohc_vtec 2NR

02-19-2003, 07:40 PM

VIN number has NOTHING to do with it.... looks like we got another one....first ex as an option, now this?...;)

JDMB16

02-19-2003, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by stellardude
i have no idea what type of engine my car has. I have a 93 Civic EX Coupe - Auto.

I heard that the beginning of the VIN can tell you. Is this true?
If so, mine starts with J126XP

Thanks for any feedback.

no, that isn't true...your motor is a D16Z6...found in all 5th Gen (92-95) Civic EX's and SI hatches.

Shot 2 Hel

02-20-2003, 11:02 AM

i thought honda started to make VTECH engines in around 96 but i couild be wrong but if that was the case your car would not be VTECH

stellardude

02-20-2003, 12:16 PM

err, you mean VTEC right?

hehehe.....

ChrisCantSkate

02-20-2003, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by HighLife
D16y8 is a Vtec motor. I have the same motor in my 2000 Civic. You can hear the Vtec kick in at around 5k RPM. Listen for it, its a very hard to miss sound.

Look for the motor stamp...

I dont think 99-00 Ex's came with a Non vtec motor. I think only the HX-CX were the only ones to come with a Non Vtec motor. Correct me if im wrong.

the noise your hearing at 5k i believe is your secondary runners opening up. the "vtec" option on sohc motors is more for good gas milage than performance

JDMB16

02-20-2003, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by Shot 2 Hel
i thought honda started to make VTECH engines in around 96 but i couild be wrong but if that was the case your car would not be VTECH

you're kiddin me right

Mushroom

02-20-2003, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Shot 2 Hel
i thought honda started to make VTECH engines in around 96

Variable timing in the '90 NSX, right? Anything before that in a production honda?

ChrisCantSkate

02-20-2003, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by Mushroom
Variable timing in the '90 NSX, right? Anything before that in a production honda?
88 civic/crx jdm b16a dohc vtec

slowEJ6

02-25-2003, 07:21 PM

ok so yes, the HX has a vtec motor as well. VTEC-E. even though from what ive seen, its faster than an EX. :D

vtech....good grief. how hard is it to figure this out already? :rolleyes:

slowEJ6

02-25-2003, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by ChrisCantSkate
88 civic/crx jdm b16a dohc vtec
89 was the first production year of the B16A.

96coupe

02-25-2003, 07:51 PM

slowEJ6

02-26-2003, 11:42 AM

why do you assume his car doesnt have VTEC? cuz it doesnt say so on his valve cover?

if its an EX motor. it has vtec.

ChrisCantSkate

02-26-2003, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by 96coupe
unless the previous owner stuck an ex badge on the car, the dude has a 99 civic ex auto w/ no VTEC, i repeat no VTEC.

i was surprised as hell when i saw it too
your talking like it makes a night and day difference... its not a performance engine to start with. it kicks in low, and isnt a radical grind on the upper lobe on the cam. if anything it will be an easyer engine to tue with forced induction, and you can get a cam that will still yeild same hp gains

JDMB16

02-27-2003, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by 96coupe
unless the previous owner stuck an ex badge on the car, the dude has a 99 civic ex auto w/ no VTEC, i repeat no VTEC.

i was surprised as hell when i saw it too

LOL, well, you assume that since it doesn't have VTEC on the valve cover...I assure you that it's VTEC. All EX's have VTEC, his motor is the D16Y8, read the replies bro

ChopSuey

02-28-2003, 03:47 PM

While we are on the subject maybe someone can give a newbie a clue. I asked a few weeks ago but didn't get much response(in the newb section). I don't have a Honda as of now but plan on purchasing one in the next couple of months. Mainly for better gas mileage but want to get the fastest I can for the money.

So anyway, which model would be best to get? I'm look for the fastest I can get. Maybe put all the models in order from fastest to slowest. Looking from anywhere 92-00. Thanks for the help. Sorry to hijack the thread.

slowEJ6

03-01-2003, 12:10 PM

99-00 Si - fastest
96-00 HX - 2nd best.

cashizslick

03-02-2003, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by slow ej6
99-00 Si - fastest
96-00 HX - 2nd best.

the HX is slower than the EX

slowEJ6

03-02-2003, 01:35 PM

funny, ive never seen even 1 EX w/ only intake and a short shifter run a 15.7

but ive seen more than a handful of HX's do it (give or take a COUPLE had exhaust instead of short shifter and were still in the 15.9 range). my gf's HX w/ intake stomps on EX's as well.

cashizslick

03-02-2003, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by slow ej6
funny, ive never seen even 1 EX w/ only intake and a short shifter run a 15.7

but ive seen more than a handful of HX's do it (give or take a COUPLE had exhaust instead of short shifter and were still in the 15.9 range). my gf's HX w/ intake stomps on EX's as well.

Cool, but how does the 115 hp HX get the 10+ hp needed to stomp on an EX?

I thought the HX was made to get good fuel economy, and i know i heard that it doesnt respond as well too mods as the EX and DX do - less hp per mod.

slowEJ6

03-03-2003, 10:41 AM

115hp is an understatement.
dont believe everything you see in print - lots of cars are underrated from the factory.

cashizslick

03-03-2003, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by slow ej6
115hp is an understatement.
dont believe everything you see in print - lots of cars are underrated from the factory.

ok, so if the 115 hp the HX is rated at is an understatement, then the 125 hp the EX is rated at must also be an understatement.

-really though, how does an HX stomp an EX.

***Dont get the idea that i am about the Sohc Vtec engine, it sux - cant wait till i get my swap [need money]****

cashizslick

03-03-2003, 03:05 PM

BTW Slow EJ6, your car looks nice, did you do the headlights yourself?

slowEJ6

03-03-2003, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by cashizslick
ok, so if the 115 hp the HX is rated at is an understatement, then the 125 hp the EX is rated at must also be an understatement.

-really though, how does an HX stomp an EX.

***Dont get the idea that i am about the Sohc Vtec engine, it sux - cant wait till i get my swap [need money]****

go to HT and do a lil searching, there were like 3 GOOD threads with the EX vs HX debate. quite a bit of information - more than i could type in here.

thanks for the compliment - nah, bought em like that cuz insurance paid for it. would have cost the same if i bought reg. clear ones.

cashizslick

03-03-2003, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by slow ej6
go to HT and do a lil searching, there were like 3 GOOD threads with the EX vs HX debate. quite a bit of information - more than i could type in here.

thanks for the compliment - nah, bought em like that cuz insurance paid for it. would have cost the same if i bought reg. clear ones.

What is HT? can you post a link?