There was only 1 D series engine with this 3 stage VTEC. And that engine, both low lift lobes were the same. So the only difference between this and DOHC vtec is that there is an intermediate 1-low, 1-high valve setting.
In low lift mode, it's purpose is to promote quick cylinder filling and efficient combustion at low RPM. So you get more exhaust gas than when compared to running high-lift mode at low RPM where you have incomplete combustion due to lower filling efficiencies from using such a high lift (bigger entrance cross-section, hence lower than optimum velocity).
More exhaust gases means quicker turbo spooling.

