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Jun 5, 2007 | 05:20 PM

mctwists

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97 ex hitting vtec

when exactly would a 1997 Ex hit vtec? at what rpm? manual transmission...
thanks

Jun 5, 2007 | 05:28 PM

GReddy_Civic

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RE: 97 ex hitting vtec

around 5500 rpm

Jun 5, 2007 | 06:30 PM

mctwists

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RE: 97 ex hitting vtec

thnks,

and how would one know? louder noise? an noticeable difference in acceleration?

Jun 5, 2007 | 06:45 PM

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RE: 97 ex hitting vtec

Just be warned...if that EX is a CANADIAN SPEC car (like mine) it did NOT come with V-tec. Canadian Hondas of that age only had V-tec in the Si trim models.

Jun 6, 2007 | 03:09 AM

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RE: 97 ex hitting vtec

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thnks,

and how would one know? louder noise? an noticeable difference in acceleration?

Typically in SOHC Hondas, you won't notice much difference when vtec kicks in. If anything, a change in the tone of the motor is all you'll notice. It's more pronounced with an aftermarket intake as well.