VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

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08-01-2009, 03:38 AM

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VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

I have usdm b16a2 swap and the previous owner told me it has a type R ecu, do you think thats whats causing the higher vtec engagement?

Should I put a b16a2 usdm ecu in it?

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08-01-2009, 05:16 AM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

change the oil you could be low on oil also correct me if im wrong!

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08-07-2009, 01:02 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

Apprently I have a Type R B17 P73 ECU on a usdm b16a2

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08-07-2009, 01:10 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

b17? thats a 92-93 da integra Gsr. What ecu exactly do you have in there? read the stamp on it.

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08-07-2009, 01:10 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

also obd1-or obd2? more details would help

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08-07-2009, 01:32 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

chipped ECU perhaps?

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08-07-2009, 01:33 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

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Originally Posted by EG6KILIN

change the oil you could be low on oil also correct me if im wrong!

if your to low on oil, vtec wouldn't engage at all.

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08-07-2009, 01:34 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

Or it could be that your tachometer is off.

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08-07-2009, 05:01 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

Sorry its a B18 Type R ECU, code P73.

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08-07-2009, 05:59 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

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Or it could be that your tachometer is off.

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08-07-2009, 05:59 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

Wait what is it suppose to engage at on say a 99 si with an stock b16a2?

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08-07-2009, 06:14 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

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Or it could be that your tachometer is off.

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Definite possibility.

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08-08-2009, 01:12 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

Im preety sure my tach isn't off. Doesn't a b18 TypeR redline at 8400 and vtec engages at 6k?

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08-08-2009, 07:18 PM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

my vtec is supposed pop at 5500, ran my friends chipped type r ecu once, he said vtec pops @ 6

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08-09-2009, 07:53 AM

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Re: VTEC engages at 6000 instead of 5500?

I think VTEC is 6 on ITR's. Look here.

B18C5
VTEC
Found in: USDM DC2 Acura Integra Type-R (Integra Type-R)
1997-2001 Integra Type-R (**Note: This model was not produced for the 1999 production year)
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 10.6:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.189 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.433 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.429 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
Power: 195 hp (145 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 130 ft·lbf (180 N·m) @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: S80 w/LSD
Vtec engagement @ 6,000 rpm