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

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

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    Depends on the year.
    Originally posted by TomcoPDR


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    Originally posted by Rusted Bumper
    As far as I can tell, tom_9109 has the most detailed and correct answer

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

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    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.
    Last edited by freshprince1; 01-15-2010 at 11:01 AM.
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    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
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    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.

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

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

    No,they do not.
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    I love it when people answer questions as if the answer hasn't already been established yet..

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    Originally posted by ..*JDM Hatch*..
    quoteo 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

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