VTEC didn't kick in, YO!
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Guys
I have recently aquired a low mileage (60k) 2008 Accord 2.4 VTEC Touring. With an auto box.
The car appears to be running great, smooth, reasonably refind and comfortable. The only thing is, I don't feel this whole "VTEC kicked in yo" reputation. As the car hits about 6250, there is more noise, but no discernible feeling of a "shove". So, is the internet mimi a complete myth, or is my car broke?
Perhaps it's the fact it's a heavy old tourer with an auto box that stops the "feeling"
For context, I'm coming from a succession of VAG TDi's and then a 6 cylinder (petrol) 5 series tourer.....
I have recently aquired a low mileage (60k) 2008 Accord 2.4 VTEC Touring. With an auto box.
The car appears to be running great, smooth, reasonably refind and comfortable. The only thing is, I don't feel this whole "VTEC kicked in yo" reputation. As the car hits about 6250, there is more noise, but no discernible feeling of a "shove". So, is the internet mimi a complete myth, or is my car broke?
Perhaps it's the fact it's a heavy old tourer with an auto box that stops the "feeling"
For context, I'm coming from a succession of VAG TDi's and then a 6 cylinder (petrol) 5 series tourer.....
kambites said:
vrooom said:
There is many types of vtec.
And none of the recent ones that I've tried kick all that hard on the cam change. They're nothing like as pronounced as Toyota's VVTL-i system. pimpchez said:
My old t sport corolla , didnt kick like a b189c with a thump .Its just a weird feel ,kind of like weightlessness on a roller coaster .Needs to be in 2nd gear to feel it to its full effect mind
I've only driven that engine much in the Elise - you can certainly feel it when it's only lugging 850kg around. 
eltax91 said:
Guys
I have recently aquired a low mileage (60k) 2008 Accord 2.4 VTEC Touring. With an auto box.
The car appears to be running great, smooth, reasonably refind and comfortable. The only thing is, I don't feel this whole "VTEC kicked in yo" reputation. As the car hits about 6250, there is more noise, but no discernible feeling of a "shove". So, is the internet mimi a complete myth, or is my car broke?
Perhaps it's the fact it's a heavy old tourer with an auto box that stops the "feeling"
For context, I'm coming from a succession of VAG TDi's and then a 6 cylinder (petrol) 5 series tourer.....
The 2.4 doens't have a "kick" - it's an "intelligent" VTEC system that doesn't have a "on-off" type of power delivery. I have recently aquired a low mileage (60k) 2008 Accord 2.4 VTEC Touring. With an auto box.
The car appears to be running great, smooth, reasonably refind and comfortable. The only thing is, I don't feel this whole "VTEC kicked in yo" reputation. As the car hits about 6250, there is more noise, but no discernible feeling of a "shove". So, is the internet mimi a complete myth, or is my car broke?
Perhaps it's the fact it's a heavy old tourer with an auto box that stops the "feeling"
For context, I'm coming from a succession of VAG TDi's and then a 6 cylinder (petrol) 5 series tourer.....
As the others have already said, the more modern VTEC engines have a much smoother delivery.
The reputation of VTEC kicking in came from the first variable valve timing engine, (b16a ?) fitted to the 1990 CRX. Vtec was all or noting on that car and when it engaged at just under 6K it gave a very pleasing shove. The feeling was similar to an 80's laggy turbo setup.
You could also remove the resonator box (part of the air filter housing) for improved airflow. Normally it didn't make a lot of difference, in fact, it was doubtfull as to whether it made any difference at all to performance. But, when Vtec "kicked" in, the normally civilised engine note was swamped by a satisfyingly loud raspy intake roar.
The reputation of VTEC kicking in came from the first variable valve timing engine, (b16a ?) fitted to the 1990 CRX. Vtec was all or noting on that car and when it engaged at just under 6K it gave a very pleasing shove. The feeling was similar to an 80's laggy turbo setup.
You could also remove the resonator box (part of the air filter housing) for improved airflow. Normally it didn't make a lot of difference, in fact, it was doubtfull as to whether it made any difference at all to performance. But, when Vtec "kicked" in, the normally civilised engine note was swamped by a satisfyingly loud raspy intake roar.
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