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Travis · 12-02-2003, 06:34 PM

Could you just make a switch to the vtec solinoid and kick in in when you want. I dont have any of my vtec wired ran. I want to solinoid to make sure it works. Is there a way to do this. because i dont have a vtec computer yet.

Thanks

Also on the sir1 which cam dose the vtec control the intake or exhaust cam? Or both??

theB16tegguy · 12-02-2003, 07:50 PM

Ok, the answer to your first question is yes, you cam. You run a wire from the solenoid to the battery, then get a switch from radio shack and run that wire from the battery to the switch. put the switch on the shift knob so you can use it easily. The second Question is the Vtec controlls both intake and exhaust cams. The thing to be concerned about is the lack of fuel when you kick Vtec in. Remember always run 93 Octane or higher. and get a fuel reg. to run a little rich. Other than that you should be fine. You don't have to wire for the Oil pressure seeing as your making a switch.

theB16tegguy · 12-02-2003, 07:51 PM

by the way I just noticed you have the same name as me.

Hatchbacks Anonymous · 12-04-2003, 12:19 PM

It is possible to run a switch to the vtec to control it. I have seen it done to a couple cars. One of my buddies said it was not good for the vtec but its just a switch and I believe that it would be fine.

Travis · 12-04-2003, 12:45 PM

Ok I took a wire with b+ to my solinoid and nothign happened. Can you do it at idle to see if it works. i hope my solinoid is not F-ed. if it is dose any one know if hmotorsonline warnities this??

Hatchbacks Anonymous · 12-04-2003, 12:50 PM

Bro, when it comes down to wires I am retarded. I will unscrew as many bolts as it takes but all i know about wires is that sometimes the black wire is the ground wire (hopefully i am right). I have seen the vtec switch done but have no clue how to do it. Sorry man.

Travis · 12-04-2003, 12:53 PM

does any one know is i need to wire any thing esle besides the green and white wir on the vtec solinoid to do i need to power something else

theB16tegguy · 12-11-2003, 06:55 PM

ok, Vtec only works while the car is moving..... you just need to run a wire from the solenoid to the battery, then to a switch to kick it in.

2000Si · 12-11-2003, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by theB16tegguy@Dec 2 2003, 08:50 PM
[b] Remember always run 93 Octane or higher.

91 octane or higher. Premium starts at 91 in most places.

92civicb18b1 · 12-11-2003, 07:09 PM

no, no, no, you gotta run a wire to the switch then to the battery, then when u flip the switch, hold onima draw a wiring diagram hold up.

theB16tegguy · 12-11-2003, 07:11 PM

thanks man man, too much crap going on at once. diagram....... good idea.

92civicb18b1 · 12-11-2003, 07:15 PM

NOT EXACTLY PERFECT BUT AGOOD QUICK ROUGH DRAFT.

It should explain what im tryin to say

92civicb18b1 · 12-11-2003, 07:15 PM

then the other 2 wires go where ever they are supposed to

makes sense doesnt it?

theB16tegguy · 12-11-2003, 07:18 PM

it always made sense I just wasn't thinking, I tend to do that often. By the way you don't have to hook up the oil pressure switch though.

2000Si · 12-11-2003, 07:20 PM

Anyone know where teh Vtec solenoid is on the b16a2? is it right by the cam gears?

92civicb18b1 · 12-11-2003, 07:20 PM

A little better, but you dont have to wire up the oil pressure wires I dont think.

92civicb18b1 · 12-11-2003, 07:22 PM

O yea anyone feel free to add on to my beautiful diagram. if theres something wrong of course...Or if sdomeones got a professional one, that would be nice tocause when i get the lsvtec done I'll need this.

Hatchbacks Anonymous · 12-11-2003, 07:26 PM

Would that hurt anything in any way??

92civicb18b1 · 12-11-2003, 07:30 PM

the switch? no, not really, it could hurt ur power if u let it kick in at like 2500 rpm, if you let it kick in at around 4500 it could improve ur power. All in all it should do nothing except possibly better ur gas mileage (if not used) and/or increase your HP. It also lets u control the crossover...when ever u want. The only bad thing is you have to turn it off when u slow down....u can always make push button switch which only transfers current while its depressed (would have to be in a very accesible place.

theB16tegguy · 12-11-2003, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 92civicb18b1@Dec 11 2003, 08:30 PM
[b] the switch? no, not really, it could hurt ur power if u let it kick in at like 2500 rpm, if you let it kick in at around 4500 it could improve ur power. All in all it should do nothing except possibly better ur gas mileage (if not used) and/or increase your HP. It also lets u control the crossover...when ever u want. The only bad thing is you have to turn it off when u slow down....u can always make push button switch which only transfers current while its depressed (would have to be in a very accesible place.

werd to all that...

92civicb18b1 · 12-11-2003, 07:46 PM

damn, i sound kinda...no really smart

theB16tegguy · 12-11-2003, 07:53 PM

I know right..... fuck APEXi fools!! I wire my own shit.

theB16tegguy · 12-12-2003, 08:10 AM

sweet!

seanjuan · 12-12-2003, 09:07 AM

I don't care if I get a warning for this because you guys are F'n Retards!

VTEC is not NOS, it will not instantly boost your horsepower and you can F up your head possibly by doing what you are talking about

do any of you know how many different factors the ECU takes into account when engaging VTEC? Do any of you even know what VTEC does or how it engages? The reason there is a Vtec oil pressure SENSOR... not switch, is because in order for vtec to even work your oil pressure needs to be high enough

all of you might as well just start putting sugar in your gas tanks because I feel like it would be better for your engines than having you guys trying to custom wire everything

VTEC is two fucking wires! just run the damn wires and stop being retards

MaaseyRacer · 12-12-2003, 12:31 PM

Good luck screwing up your motors... What is the point of having VTEC on a switch? Is it not good enough to have it kick in at 5200 or what ever setting you have it at? VTEC comes in electronicly fro a reason, and to make it manual defeats the whole purpose of VTEC. Just do an LS swap and get over the VTEC motors if you plan to do this.

12-02-2003, 07:50 PM	#2
theB16tegguy Posts: 245	Ok, the answer to your first question is yes, you cam. You run a wire from the solenoid to the battery, then get a switch from radio shack and run that wire from the battery to the switch. put the switch on the shift knob so you can use it easily. The second Question is the Vtec controlls both intake and exhaust cams. The thing to be concerned about is the lack of fuel when you kick Vtec in. Remember always run 93 Octane or higher. and get a fuel reg. to run a little rich. Other than that you should be fine. You don't have to wire for the Oil pressure seeing as your making a switch. __________________ 180hp, 113lbs of trq. ... more than enough to make an ass out of you and your stock 04 silverado.

12-11-2003, 07:30 PM	#19
92civicb18b1 Posts: 8,859	the switch? no, not really, it could hurt ur power if u let it kick in at like 2500 rpm, if you let it kick in at around 4500 it could improve ur power. All in all it should do nothing except possibly better ur gas mileage (if not used) and/or increase your HP. It also lets u control the crossover...when ever u want. The only bad thing is you have to turn it off when u slow down....u can always make push button switch which only transfers current while its depressed (would have to be in a very accesible place. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1992 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

12-12-2003, 09:07 AM	#24
seanjuan Posts: 918	I don't care if I get a warning for this because you guys are F'n Retards! VTEC is not NOS, it will not instantly boost your horsepower and you can F up your head possibly by doing what you are talking about do any of you know how many different factors the ECU takes into account when engaging VTEC? Do any of you even know what VTEC does or how it engages? The reason there is a Vtec oil pressure SENSOR... not switch, is because in order for vtec to even work your oil pressure needs to be high enough all of you might as well just start putting sugar in your gas tanks because I feel like it would be better for your engines than having you guys trying to custom wire everything VTEC is two fucking wires! just run the damn wires and stop being retards __________________ '92 Civic LX - for auto-x '03 Suzuki SV650 - for speed '02 VW GTI 337 - for fun

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12-02-2003, 06:34 PM	#1
Travis Posts: 23	Could you just make a switch to the vtec solinoid and kick in in when you want. I dont have any of my vtec wired ran. I want to solinoid to make sure it works. Is there a way to do this. because i dont have a vtec computer yet. Thanks Also on the sir1 which cam dose the vtec control the intake or exhaust cam? Or both??

12-02-2003, 07:51 PM	#3
theB16tegguy Posts: 245	by the way I just noticed you have the same name as me.

12-04-2003, 12:19 PM	#4
Hatchbacks Anonymous Posts: 1,503	It is possible to run a switch to the vtec to control it. I have seen it done to a couple cars. One of my buddies said it was not good for the vtec but its just a switch and I believe that it would be fine.

12-04-2003, 12:45 PM	#5
Travis Posts: 23	Ok I took a wire with b+ to my solinoid and nothign happened. Can you do it at idle to see if it works. i hope my solinoid is not F-ed. if it is dose any one know if hmotorsonline warnities this??

12-04-2003, 12:50 PM	#6
Hatchbacks Anonymous Posts: 1,503	Bro, when it comes down to wires I am retarded. I will unscrew as many bolts as it takes but all i know about wires is that sometimes the black wire is the ground wire (hopefully i am right). I have seen the vtec switch done but have no clue how to do it. Sorry man.

12-04-2003, 12:53 PM	#7
Travis Posts: 23	does any one know is i need to wire any thing esle besides the green and white wir on the vtec solinoid to do i need to power something else

12-11-2003, 06:55 PM	#8
theB16tegguy Posts: 245	ok, Vtec only works while the car is moving..... you just need to run a wire from the solenoid to the battery, then to a switch to kick it in.

12-11-2003, 07:09 PM	#10
92civicb18b1 Posts: 8,859	no, no, no, you gotta run a wire to the switch then to the battery, then when u flip the switch, hold onima draw a wiring diagram hold up.

12-11-2003, 07:11 PM	#11
theB16tegguy Posts: 245	thanks man man, too much crap going on at once. diagram....... good idea.

12-11-2003, 07:15 PM	#12
92civicb18b1 Posts: 8,859	NOT EXACTLY PERFECT BUT AGOOD QUICK ROUGH DRAFT. It should explain what im tryin to say

12-11-2003, 07:18 PM	#14
theB16tegguy Posts: 245	it always made sense I just wasn't thinking, I tend to do that often. By the way you don't have to hook up the oil pressure switch though.

12-11-2003, 07:20 PM	#15
2000Si Posts: 14,890	Anyone know where teh Vtec solenoid is on the b16a2? is it right by the cam gears?

12-11-2003, 07:22 PM	#17
92civicb18b1 Posts: 8,859	O yea anyone feel free to add on to my beautiful diagram. if theres something wrong of course...Or if sdomeones got a professional one, that would be nice tocause when i get the lsvtec done I'll need this.

12-11-2003, 07:26 PM	#18
Hatchbacks Anonymous Posts: 1,503	Would that hurt anything in any way??

12-11-2003, 07:46 PM	#21
92civicb18b1 Posts: 8,859	damn, i sound kinda...no really smart

12-11-2003, 07:53 PM	#22
theB16tegguy Posts: 245	I know right..... fuck APEXi fools!! I wire my own shit.

12-12-2003, 12:31 PM	#25
MaaseyRacer Posts: 2,978	Good luck screwing up your motors... What is the point of having VTEC on a switch? Is it not good enough to have it kick in at 5200 or what ever setting you have it at? VTEC comes in electronicly fro a reason, and to make it manual defeats the whole purpose of VTEC. Just do an LS swap and get over the VTEC motors if you plan to do this.