Being the impatient bastard I am...

I post the following in response to: Inconsistent VTEC

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I bought my 97HX (VTEC-E) about 45 days ago (2500 miles put on car since). I know nothing...

There's ALWAYS been a VERY significant change right @ 3K. Tone changes, and pull is dramatically increased (in comparison to <3K) - From 1st flooring it, to crusing on the freeway in 5th (MOST noticeable). 3K is almost the exact point - very definable change in output.

Also...

Being required to commute 250 miles round trip, 1 to 3 times per week, I've noticed something else VERY predictable. Coming up to speed mildly (on freeway), or crusing, 5th (or 4th) is VERY sluggish regardless of throttle position - Unless... I 'tap' the trottle, then it comes alive (in comparison). This condition is easily repeatable under any situation.

If anyone could explain the 'whys' of what I'm experiencing I'd really appreciate it.
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Hopefully someone can explain why my car behaves the way it does... Thanks.

 

Its a HONDA - Horsepower ON Demand Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

ha ha did it come with an owner's manual ?

i bet there is something about that PREDICTABLE change in there

 

that;s just the way SOHCs behave mate! simple as that!

 

HX cars have e-vtec or vtec-e (something like that) don't they? It engages early (3000 rpm) and is more for better mileage than performance.


[Modified by t0p_sh0tta, 12:59 PM 2/5/2003]