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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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i have a d16y7 block d16y8 head and ex tranny i want to know if it will be good to set the vtec at 4400 rpm?
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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No, leave it where it is.
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 11:52 PM
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yea, i would stick with factory specs.

how would you plan on setting it at 4400
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:36 AM
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y should i leave it at factory spec isn't it better at a lower rpm
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 06:23 AM
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I had your setup and 4400 is too low. I set mine at 5000, which is only like 200 rpm lower than stock. The vtec cam (stock I am assuming) isn't designed for that low of rpm, so it will bog first, then pick up. That is my experience anyway.
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