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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 06:14 AM
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i hit a rev limiter. I have a t3/t4 turbo, hks ss bov, tial wg. And only an fmu and vafc for fuel for the moment. Whats your ideas?
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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So what you are saying is that your rev limiter kicks in at 5500?
You have a check valve installed? Has it always been like this or did it just start happening?
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 06:32 AM
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sometimes it will go away. I do have the check valves for the map. I can change my vtec engagement and the the "limiter" thing kicks in again!
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 07:30 AM
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Default Re: Boosting 5 pounds, when vtec engages its like... (ThefirstPACT)

whats your spark plug gap. Sounds like u are blowing the flame kernal out on the plugs. I believe people say to lower the plug gap to .028 to .030. good luck.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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Yup, check plug gap, and make sure you have gas-o-line to keep your A/F's safe.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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2 step colder plugs gapped to .030
It sounds like your vtec controller is miswired or something. Could be a bad ground maybe. Do you have a CEL? If so check it and get back with us! If not than it is 100% you VAFC wiring
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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make sure you're not leaning/running too rich. have a friend drive behind you and look for black smoke..

I suggest getting bigger injectors, throwing the missing link away, and running 10 pounds, dyno tuned with the vafc.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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vtec controllers are the devil, just set your vtec and ditch the gadget!
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