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Aug 22, 2005 | 01:27 PM

#11

Paul S

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Originally Posted by elmmx5,Aug 22 2005, 11:12 AM

I get 28-30 mpg at 4000-4500 rpm. I wouldn't worry about it, unless you forget to shift and cruise at 7k rpm or something, you're prob not doing the engine a bit of harm.

I got back from a 7 hour round trip, averaged 80-85 MPH (with numerous 3rd-4th gear vtec passings) and averaged 29.2 MPG. That's also with the top down the whole way.

Aug 22, 2005 | 01:35 PM

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pantyraider

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Try to keep it at <2k. This engine doesn't like to be revved.

Aug 22, 2005 | 01:39 PM

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koala

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Any speed you want. Anything below VTEC is fine for extended periods of time.

You could leave it in VTEC if you wanted, but your fuel economy would be piss poor

Aug 22, 2005 | 05:17 PM

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takethat

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what r the revs at 100 mph (in 6th)? has vtec kicked in?

Aug 22, 2005 | 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by takethat,Aug 22 2005, 06:17 PM

what r the revs at 100 mph (in 6th)? has vtec kicked in?

About 5500. No.

Aug 25, 2005 | 02:24 PM

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SeeYouAt9K

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highest revs u've ever been at in 6th? one guy said he hit 7500 in 6th before

Aug 25, 2005 | 02:35 PM

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Moemers

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i hit 6500 in 6th before everyones bestest friend Drag jumped in

Aug 25, 2005 | 03:49 PM

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koala

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8,000 rpm in 6th.

'04+ gearing is different, though.

Aug 25, 2005 | 09:06 PM

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jlstyle82

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this car no fun at all under 5000 rpm.
i always stay above 4500 at least. cuz that is why i bought this car....
but then.......mileage... sucks. barely get 21mpg.