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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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im soon going to be the proud owner of a 1995 civic now im told its a vtec but im not sure wot this is and if this car is even a real vtec, it is a 1995 honda civic esi petrol 3 door, can you tell me weather its a vtec or not from this information?

i would be greatful if someone could shine some light on this topic for me as im new to the whole civic scene

many thanks
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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the vtec is preaty much a extra cam shaft lobe that when engaged keeps the valves open just alitle longer...

at least thats what something like ive read before.... alittle more power...
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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research it.
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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if it's an EX it should have it
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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wouldn't it say if it is a Vtec on top of the engine when you pop the hood?
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Your right. Unless it has a newer cover. The newer one just says honda
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_77259/tm.htm

GO HERE YOU LAZY BASTARD
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: INJENalltheway

https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_77259/tm.htm

GO HERE YOU LAZY BASTARD
i wanted to send the link.........[:@]
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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info on wikipedia says it should have the d16z6 (oh which is a V TEC btw)....though a lot of people say wikipedia isnt a valid source of information but...idk...a lot of it checks off for me...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic


i thought i would throw that in there...
 
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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this is a **** forum if people arnt willing to help you with a bit of information, for those who have helped i thank you but for those that are ignorant why bother saying nething if u arnt going to tell me wot i need to hear, ****'s
 



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