robsTLtype-s

I am not very familiar with the engine in the TL even though I own a 2003 acura TL type-s. What exactly does the v-tech do. I hear people talk about it like its a trubo or supercharger when all I thought it did was regulate shift points. If someone has an answer please hit me back.

Soccer_playa1579

this has been discussed a bunch of times if you searched it but here is a link to make you understand the concept of it. =)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTEC

ts_vaj

No it's just a phone company.

02CL-TypeS

in short:

it has something to do with the intake, cams, and oil. You get an extra boost of power around 5000rpm's.

02type-s

Higher cam profile at a certain rpm I believe. And its VTEC btw. lol

I hate cars

It is nothing and I repeat nothing like a turbo or supercharger. The only people that would make that comparison are people who have never been in a turbo car.

Basically vtec is a way to make the low end torque, mpg, and emissions of a small cam and then switching over to a big cam at high rpms and heavy throttle to get the benefits of a big cam. It's like having your cake and eating it too.....sort of.

Trackruner228

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Razzi

like said, it's v-tec and basically gives unloads 100% of what your car makes anyway. the only reason people feel like it's "turbo'd" it's cause when you're not in v-tec the car is cutting back, so when you reach 5500 or so, it goes ballistic and this happens



and also, wikipedia will answer pretty much anything

03aspec

v-tec is a hip new drug, like pcp mixed with meth. you should try it out sometime.

wildcat71

if youve ever ridden a 2 stroke motorcycle, its like the powerband those engines have. added performance at higher rpm's

robsTLtype-s

Thanks guys, I knew it wasn't similar to a turbo or a supercharger, but wasn't sure what it did. Ive owned mustangs my whole life other than this car, so I am not too familiar with honda. I love my new car though. Thanks guys for clarifying. Except anus spec

Go90go

I'm still surprised that someone who has it printed on their engine cover still manages to misspell it.

~Cheers~

03aspec

LOL ... how does it feel like coming over from stang land? im thinking about picking up a fox for a project car.

luan87us

lol I didn't really quite understand VTEC at first too, all i knew was it has something to do with the intake timing and such.

goldendragon576

When I was looking at the new Accord, the noobie sales guy explained it as....it's when the air opens up and it releases a valve and the engine accelerates. I started laughing when he said that.

I hate cars

Fox body= cheap speed. Not too fast in stock form but one of the biggest if not THE biggest aftermarket.

JCharged

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^^^I want some american muscle too. Something old school.
Strictly drag since that's all they're good for. Cheap speed=good for me.

I hate cars

It's hard to beat the GN for bang for the buck. I went 12s for less than $500, 11s for $1,000, and 10s for about triple the price of 11s. Unfortunately purchase price is getting up there and when the fast and the furious 4 comes out, prices are only going to go up.

I hate cars

It's hard to beat the GN for bang for the buck. I went 12s for less than $500, 11s for $1,000, and 10s for about triple the price of 11s. Unfortunately purchase price is getting up there and when the fast and the furious 4 comes out, prices are only going to go up.

robsTLtype-s

I had a 94gt which was fun but kinda slow and a 97 cobra which i loved. The fox body's are cool but theyre kinda slow. Unless ur looking to build it up.

03aspec

fox body is one of the best platforms to start off a mustang project.. its light weight and has tonnes of aftermarket mods available for it!! sn95 and the new edge are too common..