The real i-VTEC activates on 5800RPM, and to keep it short, our normal i-VTEC is not those performance type but instead i-VTEC-E, E for economy, which has 2 cam lobes on intake side to alter between 12 valve and 16 valve operation, and switch over is at 2200 RPM... Its for fuel efficiency. VTC (Variable Timing Control) constantly varies the valve timing on intake side too...

Hi sonyman, iVTEC means different things to different Honda engines. For example, on the K-series engines, there are full 3-stage VTEC types as well as "economy" VTEC types. The K-series and B-series preceding it, employ the conventional VTEC technology, where economy cams operate at moderate rpms, switching over only at higher rpms for high output. These engines come to life above 5k rpm, but are less torquey below it. The highest performing K-series engines are like that, such as the K20A and K24A on the Type R variants. Our local K-series engines on the Accord 2.4 and Civic 2.0 have been tweaked, without the high cams on the exhaust side. This has led to better torque low down, with outright performance being a tradeoff as compared to their higher-revving brethren with the "A" suffixes.

On the R-series however, it's a total reverse VTEC in a way. The R-series can be found on the CRV and Accord 2.0 (R20) while the Civic 1.8 uses the R18. How the R-series differs from normal VTEC engines, is that in normal operating modes, it is running on performance cams (meaning high cams in VTEC terminology). Once you reach a certain cruising speed, the economy cams take over. That is why the R-series has good low to mid range torque. In order to maintain driveability, a compromise had to be made on the size and duration of the high cams, hence these engines start to run out of breath after 5,500 rpm.

You can read more about the R18 here: http://asia.vtec.net/Engines/RiVTEC/index.html

And some general info on the K-series: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine

This post has been edited by gregy: Jun 24 2010, 04:49 AM

Anyone know where to get this Mugen type pedal and what is the price? Or anyone can recommend a better look one?



This post has been edited by jeffreylim1: Jun 24 2010, 09:06 AM

Anyone here use this Connex?

http://www.honda.com.my/civic/extras/connex/

This post has been edited by MX510: Jun 24 2010, 11:18 AM

The pedal you can get easily at GC Motorsport...

this look good?

anyone wants to buy civic FD 2.0 as sparepart...rm25k only.... wholebody...engine mileage 40k

Does anyone know where's the best/cheapest/trustable place in PJ/Subang/Sunway/or anywhere else to modify my 8th Gen Civic 1.8??? (body kit,muffler,spoiler,visor..etc)

wow!!!! this one look much more better... where can i get it?

Can sell separately or not?

singapore!
http://www.shc-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=150234

Hello All Civic owners,

Does the 1.8 Civic equip with VSA or VSA is only available for 2.0 FD2?

yes, 1.8 Civic is equip with VSA.

Good, glad to hear that

My gf's civic just arrive at SA side, he offer highest rank v-kool is RM2600 - RM500. V-Kool rejects smarttag infra-red too?

I'm surveying for tinted, he have 3M and Llumar also I guess. Any recommendation?

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Added on June 25, 2010, 11:22 amCall a few office and they quote me

V-Kool Elite RM2600
Llumar Diamond 6 RM2900, Crystal 6 RM2100

This post has been edited by nles: Jun 25 2010, 11:22 AM

aiya.. after read also still not clear with the iVTEC stuff la. i driving 2.0 geh, then my Engine is K-Series? so in-order to activate the iVTEC, then i need to run up to 5,800rpm?? please help me clear my mind..lolx

My Civic V-Kool Elite is only RM2,000

No... Don't bother with i-VTEC or not... We are economical K20Z2 engine, not K20A... K20Z2 i-VTEC mechanism switches between 12 valves/16 valves, at 2200 RPM...

And bro nles... I believe I can get a good deal for V-kool and 3M at a very much lower price... Although I recommend 3M... All good windows film blocks smart tag... But then if V-kool, then you can get very nice sewed coil mat, and can consider Ultra Glass Coating Neo at the same place... For that V-kool Elite, I can get around RM1900

This post has been edited by ZeroSP: Jun 25 2010, 02:20 PM

All together going to cost RM3k lolx. 3M definitely block the usage of smarttag right, even house autogate? How much does 3M cost. Which 1 looks better on white civic?

Autogate no issues... I prefer 3M for their CR70 and CR60... Which both have 99.7% block, the only difference is 70 brighter while darker... Go for CR60 on Taffeta White...

Normal price RM1900, special price RM1600.

Ultra Glass Coating Neo RM1950 usually... But there I will get you RM1000 lolz...