Can't feel vtec

akiragost · Post by **akiragost** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:24 pm

I'm not too sure about this, as I haven't been in a prelude for years, but I can't seem to feel vtec 'kick' in. Is there any way to diagnose those or any garages in London that people would recommend taking it to?

akiragost · Post by **akiragost** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:25 pm

Or even some local chaps on here which wouldn't mind taking a look with me? =)

quarkhimself · Post by **quarkhimself** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:39 pm

This may sound silly, but have you checked that the engine is running at optimal temperature? I've read that vtec won't kick in if it's running cold

Post by **Doggo** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:54 pm

Somebody correct me, but if VTEC is not engaging doesn't the car only rev to around 6500?

Or is that cobblers?

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:54 pm

If you can rev over ~6.5K VTEC has engaged. If you get to around 6.5K rpm and wont go any higher then VTEC isnt working.

Post by **Donald** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:02 pm

Might be worth pointing out that ideally you don't want to feel a kick.

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:04 pm

Donald wrote:Might be worth pointing out that ideally you don't want to feel a kick.

This ^ If there is an obvious kick you've actually got an issue that needs solved.

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:13 pm

indigolemon wrote:
Donald wrote:Might be worth pointing out that ideally you don't want to feel a kick.
This ^ If there is an obvious kick you've actually got an issue that needs solved.

Or you've accidentally driven off in an ATR!

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:18 pm

My Type S has a very harsh kick but mainly due to the exhaust header.

But no vtec kick is sign of a smooth engine. But the kick will change with mods.

Can you hear the change in engine note.

akiragost · Post by **akiragost** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:36 pm

Lol ok thanks guys it revs all the way to redline so I guess it's working then. I've got aem v2 air intake, stainless manifold. Tanabe straight through exhaust. And I can't really notice a change in engine note like I did on my old prelude but that was a long time ago so maybe I am remembering incorrectly. So if it revs past 5500 rpm easily then vtec is working?

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