when does vtec engage

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08-02-2009, 07:36 PM

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when does vtec engage

i have a d16y5 engine. when should vtec engage

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08-02-2009, 08:45 PM

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Re: when does vtec engage

it's got a 2stage vtec setup.. I believe one comes in low and then the other comes in somewhere around 4800 rpms... i'll have to check and make sure though.

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08-02-2009, 08:55 PM

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Re: when does vtec engage

Well since your is a y5 vtec-e motor(fuel economy) its 3000 rpm.

z6 and y8 kicks in at 4800 rpm.

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