A rare opportunity to snag the JDM-exclusive Accord Type R has come use an H22A 2.2-litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC inline-four, driving the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox and a
240. 3 Mar 2007. #4. the engine needs to be up to temp for the v tec to activate. the first 1.6vt engines actually brought in a limiter at the kick point, the later 1.8vti just revved through without kicking until warm enough, not sure about the 2.2 - but am sure it is a similar system. if it is fully up to temperature then the wiring for thisVTEC works by utilizing a special camshaft with three different lobes, allowing for different valve lift and timing at different engine speeds. This prioritizes low-end torque at lower RPMs and Furthermore, Honda engineers originally developed the technology for use on Hondaβs motorcycles. After successfully using the technology in motorcycles, Honda launched a New Concept Engine (NCE) program to develop VTEC use for car engines in 1984. With a goal of 100 horsepower per liter in mind, a team of engineers at Honda developed the B16