Quick Question: Do all 4cyl. Honda Accords have VTEC

[freshprince1]

As the thread title reads: Do all 4cyl. Honda Accords have the VTEC Engine, specifically a manual transmission 4-cylinder engine?

Thanks guys...

[tom_9109]

Depends on the year.

[ShOwOfF]

I believe all of the 4 cyl post 1999 in the accord had VTEC.

[Sentry]

Nope.

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

[freshprince1]

Originally posted by Sentry
Nope.

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

Thanks Sentry, I didn't realize Wiki would have stuff like that. Found what I was looking for:

F23A1
This engine was used in the 1998-2002 Honda Accord LX, EX, and SE, and in the Acura 2.3CL in North America.

Specifications

Bore × Stroke: 86.0 × 97.0 mm
Displacement: 2254 cc
Valve Configuration: SOHC, 16 valves, VTEC
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Max power: 150 hp (112 kW) @ 5700 rpm
Max torque: 152 ft·lbf (205 N m) @ 4900 rpm



Thanks for everyone's response.

I read throught the VTEC entry in Wiki and understood part of it. Basically, VTEC optimizes the engine ouput based on 2 profiles? One profile would be the normal operating output, and another would kick in at higher RPM's to add more power? If anyone has a better explanation (in layman's terms) please add it in.

[Deetz]

I had a 1998 Accord 4 cyl 5 speed, it did not have the vtec engine...great motor though. Made good power and got the craziest mileage!!!
750 in the city per tank, and 850 on the hiway :nut:

[89s1]

Originally posted by freshprince1

I read throught the VTEC entry in Wiki and understood part of it. Basically, VTEC optimizes the engine ouput based on 2 profiles? One profile would be the normal operating output, and another would kick in at higher RPM's to add more power? If anyone has a better explanation (in layman's terms) please add it in.

Yeah, VTEC has 2 cam profiles, one ismore aggressive and on its own the car wouldn't get the best mileage, so they have the low cam for most putting around town duties.

[Tomaz]

doesn't almost every manufacturer have a version of variable timing now?

[YamahaV8]

Originally posted by Tomaz
doesn't almost every manufacturer have a version of variable timing now?

Pretty much yeah. Even the Americans have it on some of their engines.

[..*JDM Hatch*..]

quote:Do all 4cyl. Honda Accords have the VTEC Engine:quote

No,they do not.

[Pollywog]

I love it when people answer questions as if the answer hasn't already been established yet..

[89s1]

Originally posted by ..*JDM Hatch*..
quote:Do all 4cyl. Honda Accords have the VTEC Engine:quote

No,they do not.
You're a bit late to the party man...

edit: crap, I got beat to the punch