jim beam wrote:
>
> Randolph wrote:
> > jim beam wrote:
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> >>3k is /way/ too low for the vtec cam.
> >
> >
> > Jim, the OP has VTEC-E (D15Z1). The proper shift-over point on that
> > engine is between 2500 RPM and 3000 RPM depending on load.
> >
>
> wow - hardly seems worth the effort at that rev range. guess i've only
> driven the later more sporty vtecs.

VTEC and VTEC-E were actually used at the same time, the VX got VTEC-E
and the Si and EX got VTEC in the 92 - 95 model years Civic (I believe
the VX changed name to HX some time during those model years). The
VTEC-E is optimized for fuel economy, not power. The '92 VX was rated 48
MPG city, 55 MPG highway. The Civic Hybrid manual of 2005 is rated
46/51. So, in my mind, the 13 year old model wins on both looks and fuel
economy.

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