I have a stock gsr with just intake and i was wondering how do i know if my vtec is working? aren't you suppose to hear it kick in around 5k rpm? because i don't. So what are the things that i have to check or to know that it is working properly?

 

If you can rev above 6000 rpm in any gear, VTEC is working. You can't really hear VTEC on a stock GSR and you aren't supposed to feel it.

 

with just a cold air intake, stock intake manifold and exhaust, it is hard to hear, but you can hear. if the car is warm, you have good oil psi and no CEL's run through 2 or 3rd gear at half throttle and listen very closely and you should hear it engage around 5k. this is how i kept mine in check until i went with, skunk2 IM, turbo and 3in exhaust, now its very noticeable.

 

stock gsr vtec is set pretty low making it harder to hear and as mentioned above pretty tough to hear with stock IM and exhaust anyways

double check that your oil level is correct (vtec needs the correct oil pressure to engage) and make sure you do not have any CEL for vtec components

 

VTEC is 4400
IAB is 5650
In a stock GSR you shouldn't feel it or hear it.
Even in a modified car you should only hear it, with a good tune you won't feel it.

 

Oh noes with the bad information and yes, vtec is at 4400 and secondaries are at 5950ish (as I recall this is a variable number and can vary up to 200rpms either direction).

 

alright thanks but how do i check and know if the oil pressure is correct and what is CEL? sorry noob here.

 

To check oil level you just use the dipstick. In case you don't know how to do that: when the engine is warm, but off, remove the dipstick (between header runners), wipe it with a rag, re-insert it and remove it again. Oil level should be between the two marks.

To check pressure you need to install an oil pressure gauge, but you probably don't have a pressure problem unless you're seriously low on oil.

CEL = 'Check Engine Light' It lights up when the ship's computer detects a malfunction in one of the monitored systems. If there's a problem the CEL lights up in the gauge cluster and the computer begins reporting an error code. You can use a trick to read the code yourself, or take it to a mechanic who will plug into the computer and read the code off of the computer. The code tells you specifically what caused the CEL to illuminate. If VTEC isn't working you'll get a CEL.

You can see the CEL illuminate when you start the car -- it's a diagnostic procedure to let you know that the light is working. If it stays on once the car is running then you know the ECU (the computer) is reporting a problem.

 

lol this is a doush post.

 

I hate newbs.

 

LOL I hope it wasn't too douchey. I was actually just trying to help -- hopefully the OP won't be offended.