Nope, the GTHD Integra does not exhibit a discernable V-TEC kick (it's very similar in all respects to the GT4 Type R.) This fact doesn't stop it from being one of the more entertaining cars to punt around Eiger.In GT HD, when using the Integra DC5-R, can you finally feel the 'push' when you hit vtec?
Thanks in advance.
Well the VTEC "kick" is barely discernable even in the real car, so it would be even more difficult to detect in a videogame.
If you don't know, but vtec is basically the opening of more valves to let more air/fuel into the cylinders to make the car go quicker. This is controlled electronically either by hitting a current rev point (normally 5-6k rpm) or by throttle response (so if you plant your foot into the carpet vtec kicks in).
This is normally done by using two camshafts one for normal driving and the second only kicks in when vtec is enabled. This opens the other valves letting in more fuel and air, and making the engine "work" faster. They do also make a single cam version, which has moving lobes which pop out when you hit vtec. Very clever stuff.
No, the DOHC VTEC systems still have 4 valves per cylinder (4*4=16 valves) and two camshafts (one intake, one exhaust not "Normal" and "VTEC") like all DOHC engines. What they do have (depending on VTEC Type) is multi profile camshafts (different profile lobes on the same camshaft) which switch profile depending on oil pressure. No extra valves get opened.
Forza 2 will have a bit exaggerated vtec kick ,but its fun.(watched a video)
No, the DOHC VTEC systems still have 4 valves per cylinder (4*4=16 valves) and two camshafts (one intake, one exhaust not "Normal" and "VTEC") like all DOHC engines. What they do have (depending on VTEC Type) is multi profile camshafts (different profile lobes on the same camshaft) which switch profile depending on oil pressure. No extra valves get opened.
You got it. The VTEC kick is a myth. It doesn't give any extra power when it kicks in, it just makes the most amazing sound a low displacement 4 cylinder will ever do.
oiman
Well, in the game you may hear the change in the exaust sound. But you shure don't feel it (how could you???), and the effect on the RPM gauge can't be noticed (by me at least).
In a real Honda car, VTEC kick can be felt and heard. Period.
I've driven many VTEC Hondas, even de the VFR 800 VTEC bike, and it shows.
On my humble Civic 1.6 - 110bhp, its barely noticeable. But on a friends stock CRX (1.6 - 160bhp) you could hear it loud and clear, and feel it at the base of your back, NO DOUBT.
On another heavy modified 1.6 CRX delSol, the VTEC kick was almost scary.
Obviously, since the press and some "moderated" users disliked the sudden burst of power, it has been tamed over the years so that is does it's job (optimize fuel consumption without harming performance) without being noticed.
The same thing happened with the first turbos. Those who have been lucky to drive things like the Ranault 5 Turbo or a Lancia Delta HF, and now drive modern Astra Coupe Turbo know what I'm talking about.
PS: The Honda VFR 800 VTEC bike engine actually works by using on or two intake valves at a time. But this is the only Honda engine that does so. The remaining modify the timming of valve opening. All Honda car engines (VTEC ones) work like this, no additional valves are triggered by VTEC. As far as I know...