Quiz question: What is the first v-tec engine?

Introduced on the CBR400 in 1983 known as the HYPER VTEC. SOHC VTEC D16A1 was introduced in the 87'-88' Acura Integra models. VTEC has been in production for 20 years.

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The 1991 Acura NSX was the first 'VTEC' engine sold in the US market. VTEC is a Honda trademark, but variable valve timing (VVT), has been around for a while. Fiat was the first car company to patent the idea and Alpha Romeo was the first manufacturer to implement the technology in a production car, back in 1980.

at the beginning from the year 92 up honda civic it incredibly is the ex form all are available vtec your ninety 9 civic might desire to be a vtec motor if the quantity on the block close on your exhaust manifold(header) says D16y8 that's a vtec motor... frequently the valve conceal wont say vtec it is going to say HONDA on it. to comprehend in case you have a vtec motor you should seek for block quantity (D16Y8), a vtec solenoid placed in the back of valve conceal on the left real corner, and the intake manifold the place throtte physique connects from the left and not interior the midst of the manifold, and the ecu on passenger area might desire to examine P2P. to truly tell if its vtec or no longer is the vtec solenoid considering blocks and intake manifolds are interchangeable. all civic motor in US are call d sequence motor so any d sequence motor can greater healthful any civic. additionally a b sequence from integra or crv might greater healthful too. if u ought to place in a vtec engine you may wish the ninety six-00 D16Y8 engine, the transmission might reall help you with the aid of fact the equipment ratios are diverse in diverse transmissions from diverse trim form. you may wish the engine harness and the instruction manual eu (P2P) reliable success

1989 Honda Integra and Civic CRX SiR models sold in Japan and Europe