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Old 08-17-2002, 07:24 PM
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Hey guys, stupid question. My girlfriend just bought a 98 civic ex 5spd. I asked her if it was a v-tec and she didnt know. Is the v-tec a standard engine on this car?

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Old 08-17-2002, 07:25 PM
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yes the 98 ex has vtec
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Old 08-17-2002, 07:26 PM
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yes, it is a single over head cam, vtec engine... not as powerful as the dohc vtec...
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Old 08-17-2002, 07:28 PM
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Thanks guys.. since im clueless about the single over head cam variable engine timing controll..... does this just provide more HP as higher RPMs?
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Old 08-17-2002, 10:15 PM
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this will answer all your questions:

Howstuffworks.com: What does the VTEC system in a Honda engine do?

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