My first VTEC - and nothing major happened? What's wrong?
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Originally posted by Jaded41
If you're not going to push it all the way to the red then you might as well go trade it in for an Insight.
If you're not going to push it all the way to the red then you might as well go trade it in for an Insight.
i remember when i first broke in my Prelude. i was VERY unsure of taking the car up that high. the first time i slowly let it rev passed 5700RPM (VTEC X-over on 5th gens), and i didn't feel a thing. but then i had a sudden and violent sneeze and my foot slammed on the gas. the car took it to red faster than i could finish cover my mouth. i was in scared/amazed. i took it to a freeway entrance ramp... revved it up to 5000RPM in 2nd... then PUNCHED it like no tomorrow. i tested it on the same spot with my Civic hybrid when i finished the motor swap as well..
that's how i will test VTEC on my S when it breaks in as well.. same road.. same spot.. brings back good memories.. it has become the spot where my garage buddies and i test out new mods after we isntall em...kind of like a tradition
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how many mph are you guys talking about here. when you take it to 7 or 8 thousand rpm what's the average mph you're at?? i was on the highway today and hit vtec the first time! (so i think) got over 100mph - is it always going to go over 100????
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Yup, aside from the 3 bars on the temp gauge, and enough oil pressure (check your oil regularly), if you mash the gas pedal (esp in first/second gear), you will feel the VTEC kick in th 6500-7000rpm range.
