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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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is it better to let the vtec kick in at 4500 or 6000 rpm's...(vtec controller) just want to know the pros and cons about it..opinions are helpful...thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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leave it where it is stock... it's there for a reason
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94c1v1cex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">leave it where it is stock... it's there for a reason</TD></TR></TABLE> thanks for a waste of reply
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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The ideal vtec engagement is the smoothest transition between the two cam profiles.
Engaging vtec too early will create a power dip (loss of power).
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mtber &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The ideal vtec engagement is the smoothest transition between the two cam profiles.
Engaging vtec too early will create a power dip (loss of power). </TD></TR></TABLE>

like i said... leave it stock it's there for a reason... not a waste of a reply
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94c1v1cex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">leave it where it is stock... it's there for a reason</TD></TR></TABLE>
i second that. but unless your boosting i would leave it stock. i know some guys lower the engagement point to help spool there turbos.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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i'm trying to find out if leaving my b18c1 vtec engagement @ 6000or 6500 will be good for an all motor setup...
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Vtec controllers are ideal for highly modded engines. period
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ifIexplode &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Vtec controllers are ideal for highly modded engines. period</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by deadline &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'm trying to find out if leaving my b18c1 vtec engagement @ 6000or 6500 will be good for an all motor setup...</TD></TR></TABLE>

1. vtec on a b18c1 is 4400
2. vtec point is dependant on the cams used and head setup
3. vtec point is best determined on the dyno


stop listening to ricers and start reading
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by doood &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">stop listening to ricers and start reading</TD></TR></TABLE>

just might be the truest statement in the world
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94c1v1cex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">leave it where it is stock... it's there for a reason</TD></TR></TABLE>

I see that as a perfectly suitable reply for anyone who has the brain capacity to understand how engines and variable valve timing works.
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