Honda Car Forum

hooni_9 · #1 (**permalink**) 16 Aug 2007, 04:12 am

i'm planning to buy a 94 civic hatch with a 96 integra ls motor and a tranny with 8ok on it. whats the the difference between a vtec and a non vtec?and is a 96 integra ls motor a good starter motor for a beginner like me?and whats the wheel horse power to that motor?

tonydread2002 · #2 (**permalink**) 16 Aug 2007, 04:15 am

the difference is you with that motor u dont get the higher revs like the v tec version but the bottom have of that motor is perfect for turbo charging so after u buy it go look for a vtech head . and turbo that bad boy

rr84 · #3 (**permalink**) 16 Aug 2007, 04:17 am

the LS motor is perfect for a start. You can learn how the B18 series motor works. you will redline at 6800rpm instead of the 8200rpm(?) from the VTEC. The great thing about the LS motor is that it is a great platform for a turbo or LS/VTEC hybird (very fast and high compression) Hope this helps........... also with the VTEC motor you have to run 91 octane premium fuel

wcar a · #4 (**permalink**) 16 Aug 2007, 04:19 am

vtec it means variable timing electronic cams control and you should be buy that engine

bizzybenny · #5 (**permalink**) 16 Aug 2007, 04:20 am

It's a perfect starter engine, and like the rest of the people say, It's an excelent engine to turbocharge. The hp is about 160 from the engine, it is a bit less at the wheels.

streetnightracer · #6 (**permalink**) 16 Aug 2007, 04:21 am

the vtec engine gives u better top end if u racing the car and saves on gas, the non vtec has better tourque but worse gas milage. i would get the vtec . Oh yea with the vtec motor you looking at about 150-160 hps but only 135 on torque with the non vtec u looking at about 145-150 with 140 tourque

cheats · #7 (**permalink**) 16 Aug 2007, 04:21 am

good for starts get the feel for the shifting and after you feel the need for speed get vtec heads (lsvtec..yes its possible) not only is it cool but it has great torque better than some stock vtecs

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What is VTEC?	User	Honda 3	7	08 Jan 2006 07:25 am
You EVER hit VTEC ?	boobie	Honda 3	25	14 Nov 2005 09:22 pm
Re: You EVER hit VTEC ?	robm	Honda 2	14	14 Nov 2005 01:43 am
D15 non vtec or DOHC ZC non vtec	kyle lallave	Honda 2	0	08 Feb 2005 08:34 pm
I have question about VTEC vs. i-VTEC	Mohammed Datta	Honda 3	7	05 Sep 2004 08:39 am

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)