my 1994 accord lx ex?

Discussion in 'Accord' started by e, Jun 10, 2005.

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    e Guest

    Hi, I have a 1994 Accord LX. I was just browsing the internet and saw
    two 1994 Accord EX with V TEC engine. My 1994 Accord LX doesn't have V
    TEC engine.
    (1)Did 1994 Accord EX models come with V TEC engine or did the owners in
    those websites change their engine?
    (2)When did Honda start to make V TEC engine on their cars?
    (3)What is V TEC engine?
    (4)How is it different from my regular 16 valve honda engine?
    (5) Did some 1994 Accord LX come with V TEC engine?
    (6) Do all Honda engine come with V TEC engine nowadays or did Honda
    come up with something newer?

    Thanks alot in advance.
     
    e, Jun 10, 2005
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  2. You're welcome.
     
    The Lone Weasel, Jun 10, 2005
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    e Guest

    Hi, I don't see your response. I only see, " you're welcome". Can you post
    again? Thanks alot.
     
    e, Jun 10, 2005
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    sonarrat Guest

    I think they came with it. Today, the Civic EX has a VTEC motor but the
    LX doesn't, and I believe that as recently as 2002 that was the case
    in the Accord as well.
    '89 Acura NSX, an expensive sports car. Trickled down from there.
    Makes the car go faster.

    (Seriously.. it's a variable valve timing mechanism.)
    To put it briefly, a VTEC 4-cylinder has two camshafts. The motor will
    use the "slow" one, which is tuned for low-end power, up to a set point
    - say, 4000 RPM. At that point it will switch to the "fast" cam, which
    changes the valve timing, as well as how high it lifts, so that it has
    more high-end horsepower.

    The effect is a noticeable change in horsepower output and a distinctive
    buzz. VTEC can make an engine seem kind of schizophrenic, but it's very
    exciting.
    Some motors now have i-VTEC, which is an advancement of the same concept
    but is less harsh in its operation.
    You're welcome

    -Sonarrat.
     
    sonarrat, Jun 10, 2005
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