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- Can you add VTEC to a car?
- Can you bypass VTEC?
- What does a VTEC controller do?
- How does a VTEC oil pressure switch work?
- How much HP does VTEC add?
- Does VTEC make a car faster?
- Can you cam a VTEC engine?
- Can I unplug my VTEC solenoid?
- What does P1259 mean?
- Is the D16Y8 VTEC?
- What oil does a D15B7 use?
- What is a p28?
Can you add VTEC to a car?
You cannot just add Vtech to an engine. This is a design that is built into an engine that makes it more efficient and create more power. In order to add this to a vehicle that does not have it you would need to install engine that has it already equipped and add the electronics to control it.
Can you bypass VTEC?
This can be easily bypassed with a simple wiring trick: On your engine harness, locate the VTEC oil pressure switch plug/wire (this wire comes from OBD1 ECU pin D6). Use a common T-tap or other method and simply tap this into the VTEC solenoid valve wire (the VTEC solenoid wire comes from OBD1 ECU pin A4).
What does a VTEC controller do?
Yes, VTEC controller does controll the engagment point. HOWEVER, only an idiot would set a VTEC point at 3000k. The whole point of VTEC is to allow extra air into the cylinders at higher RPM's. Anything below 5200 or 5300 is not great for motor, and you will be losing performance.
How does a VTEC oil pressure switch work?
The variable valve timing oil pressure switch is a normally open switch located at the VVT solenoid. When the VTEC oil pressure switch closes, the voltage should drop to zero. This is how the PCM knows if oil pressure was applied to the VTEC system. When this system fails to operate properly the ECM may set a code.
How much HP does VTEC add?
Vtec is just an actuated system that switches your cam profile when at higher RPMs, allowing for more air flow. So technically yes, if you are swapping a VTEC cylinder head onto a non-VTEC block. You may see a rise in about 10-15 hp at the most.
Does VTEC make a car faster?
Honda developed its Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) technology to make its cars quicker, more efficient, and more enjoyable to drive overall.
Can you cam a VTEC engine?
VTEC engages and disengages based on the engine's RPM's. You can use software modifications to change the point where the VTEC system engages. This makes the more aggressive cam profile active lower in the operating range which can help make more power.
Can I unplug my VTEC solenoid?
What are the symptoms of a bad VTEC solenoid? ... Thankfully, even when the VTEC solenoid is no longer working correctly, you're able to leave it as it is or unplug it until you're able to get it fixed, which we recommend doing sooner rather than later.
What does P1259 mean?
Error Code P1259 is defined as VTEC System Malfunction. This error code is a manufacturer-specific trouble code, meaning it does not apply to all vehicles makes. Rather, it applies only to specific vehicle makes, such as Honda, Acura, etc.
Is the D16Y8 VTEC?
The Honda D16Y8 is a 1.6L 4-cylinder VTEC engine with a single overhead cam (SOHC). ... The engine was only produced for four years before it was replaced by the Honda D17 series engine, however it is still popular to this day.
What oil does a D15B7 use?
Engine Oil
SAE 5W-30 is preferred. Capacity: 3.2 quarts. . . . . w/ofAfter refill check oil level.
What is a p28?
p28 is a secreted polypeptide that associates with the Epstein-Barr virus induced gene 3 (EBI3) to form the IL-27 cytokine heterodimer complex. ... p28 can also form a complex with cytokine-like factor 1 (CLF), that is secreted by dendritic cells, to regulate natural killer (NK) and T cell functions.
