-snip- > Or is this just how the SOHC VTEC works? I've only driven DOHC VTEC's > with manual transmissions (in other CRX's, Civic's and Teg's). -snip-
Nope, that's not how SOHC VTEC works. I've also got a 2000 Civic EX which has the D16Y8 SOHC VTEC in it. The changeover is noticable, and feels relatively strong. I'm thinking that what you are discovering is the Auto. In fact, when I bought the 2000 EX, (it was a certified preowned) The choice was between the EX and a 2000 Si. And in reality there wasn't a huge difference in driving them. It wasn't until about 6500 RPM that the Si felt stronger. The changeover felt similar, but the Si kept pulling harder while the EX levels out at the 7000RPM redline.So, since my wife was driving it, and very rarely got above 3k RPM, I decided it wasnt' worth the extra 4 grand. The
