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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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can anybody tell me what the sound on a vtec engine Im driving a 1998 honda civic Hx E-vtec and i was wondering how the sound is ?
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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you have a single cam economy vtec. dont expect to hear it.
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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but if you have a DOCH then at about 4.5k-5.5k rpms you should hear it clearly
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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mmmmmmmmmmm that doesnt sound good ,but its ok thankz anyways......can you tell me what can I do to get more horse power?
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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put some nos on, it makes the vtech kick in really hard.
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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do you know what else can i put to my car to get more horse power i already have the intec stryt bars and exhaust ,thankz for ur help
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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again, you have a single cam economy vtec engine. it is meant for fuel economy not power. you want power, get a bigger engine.
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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thats why im asking wich swap can i put on my car
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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please search for engine swaps from the drop down on the top left
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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u could put a b16



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