[Driving91LX]

I have an R18 and would like to see a light that indicates when "i-VTEC kicks in" (when the high cams are in use) like the Civic Type R has.
Anyone done this and/or have a wiring diagram?

 

[06GAsi]

opcorn:

 

[Asif22]

there isnt a high or low cam is there? isnt it seperate lobes?

 

[Driving91LX]

there isnt a high or low cam is there? isnt it seperate lobes?

(I just copied that from another site)
From what I understand it's one cam with 2 different sized lobes.
Anyway, I like when my green "ECO" light comes on in my Pilot when running on 3 cylinders instead of 6. It would be cool to monitor vtec in the civic too, just to know when it does the changeover.

 

[Phalanx]

Vtec in the R18 is between 1000 and 3000 RPMs. As far as I know, there is no indicator light available

 

[I Vtec do you?]

You can't even feel/hear vtec in the R18, I'm not exactly sure what the point of a light would be. "Hey look, my gas economy just kicked in!"

 

[Phalanx]

You can't even feel/hear vtec in the R18, I'm not exactly sure what the point of a light would be. "Hey look, my gas economy just kicked in!"

Exactly. I can see how its a nice feature in the Pilot... but I dont really see how it would be beneficial in the R18s.

But hey, if someone wants it... might as well see if its available

 

[Driving91LX]

Just curiosity. No other reason.

 

[Izzy]

It will be on in the low range, and off in the high range. The R18 works "opposite" of the K20's.

 

[zenith931]

You can't even feel/hear vtec in the R18, I'm not exactly sure what the point of a light would be. "Hey look, my gas economy just kicked in!"

That is SO my new sig now. :laughing:

 

[Wally]

I too have a '06 Pilot - and yes with gas creeping over $3.25/gal - it is nice to see that ECO light come on.

I think the point of the request is to know (on a R18) when you are being fuel efficient versus being speedy.

Count me in as interested as well . . .

 

[racerx78]

It will be on in the low range, and off in the high range. The R18 works "opposite" of the K20's.

:yeahthat:
The i-vtec that is in an R18 is designed to mimic the displacement of a an engine smaller than 1.8L for economy. So theres not kick like in the K20's.

 

[av911]

I'm not exactly sure what the point of a light would be

What's the point in Honda putting the ECO light in other cars in their lineup? Just because you can't hear it doesn't mean their isn't a point in doing it.

 

[shutter13]

theres a video on youtube of a corolla xrs that has a tach that changes backlight color when toyota's variable valve timing kicks in... its really cool looking actually

it would be sweet to have the tach get super bright or something when you're in vtec (im talking about the Si though.. lol)

 

[06blaksi]

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47785&highlight=vtec+indicator

 

[ryker]

scangaugeII should be able to show a change in ignition timing.

IMO Honda should have place the IMPG display in the R18's.

 

[Driving91LX]

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47785&highlight=vtec+indicator

Well, with 35,893 posts you should know!
My bad. I searched for i-vtec indicator before creating the thread but there wasn't one.

 

[06blaksi]

Well, with 35,893 posts you should know!
My bad. I searched for i-vtec indicator before creating the thread but there wasn't one.

:laughing: :laughing: it happens.....I've done it too :thumb:

 

[blueice1984]

edit!

 

[RockALittle250]

I also think there should be an "ECO" light for the R18's. If the Civic is built for economy, then I want to see it in action.