How many of you don't use the "I-vtec" manifold cover? Is there any downside to driving without it?
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How many of you don't use the "I-vtec" manifold cover? Is there any downside to driving without it?
Does vtec engage in 1st gear?
Not sure if srs?Quote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
YesQuote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
Char
I was serious actually. Does the car need to be at operating temp for it to do so? It just doesnt sound like it crosses over in first with the gruppeM. In second I can hear the difference thats why I was asking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lukezen27
The engine doesn't know or care what gear your in vtec will engage without fail at 5800rpm unless: our not on full throttle. Or your oil is very low.
Nah my oil was sweet as I just changed it. Its more than half way between the two dots. So your saying unless your in full throttle it wont engage?Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
YES it was serious answer and yeah fully heated up before VTec will kick-in in any gearQuote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
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Lol nah man I wasnt quoting you on not sure if srs it was the one above yours. Should have quoted that as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lukezen27
(on the ep3) depending on load , throttle position and gear ivtec will engage a range of "amounts"...not just ON/OFF. It has varible timing too (thats the "i" in ivtec)Quote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
Interesting I didn't know that. Must have been thinking about the old vtec.Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
So as I was saying before is there any downside to taking the manifold cover off?
That makes sense, seeing as in first its incredibly difficult to go full throttle as there is too much wheel spin and hopping so compared to other gears the intake note is not prevalent.Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin