So I noticed sometimes it seems my car barely reaches 9K! The rpms seem to really slowly reach 9k when I hit around7-8K. Why is this?

 

I'll rule out the temperature since i am pretty sure that you know how to let the car warm up before redlining it. So, it could be your A/F...map sensor.....bad spark-plugs, but most of all it could be depend on the weather.... could be heat-soaked.

 

Do you hear/feel VTEC engage at around 6k RPM?

 

yes I do. Also, could this lead to something major if I dont have this checked soon?

 

Could be a lot of things, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was related to this:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...pic=503828&hl=

Try unplugging the MAP sensor and plugging it back in securely.

 

hows your air filter look? clean? clogged?
how long ago was your fluids changed? tranmission fluid? diff fluid?
does it feel the same when in neutral?
did you happen to put on chrome 22's recently?

 

Too much slack in the throttle cable maybe? Bad gas? Trying to hit 9k in 5th gear? Could be a few reasons...

 

Had oil change and levels good. Filter for the CAI was just replaced, didnt check diff fluid, stock rims. Its hard to redline when in 1st-3rd gear!

 

What about the MAP sensor? Are you going to do that or ignore my suggestion?

 

tried that, did a map whack too