At what RPM does VTEC kick in ?
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At what RPM does VTEC kick in ?
Does anyone know? Cuz I'm wondering at which RPM is the best to switch gears at and when I can fully utilize VTEC.
if I sound like a car newbie, thats cuz I am!
(i just bought a Blue Type S this weekend.)
if I sound like a car newbie, thats cuz I am!
(i just bought a Blue Type S this weekend.)
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The Second Stage of the induction opens at ~3800RPM, and the VTEC engages in at ~4800RPM and disengages back out at 4600RPM.
Shifting in this car should be done at ~6900, look in the FAQ for the shift points explanation and calculator as posted by EricL I think.
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Shifting in this car should be done at ~6900, look in the FAQ for the shift points explanation and calculator as posted by EricL I think.
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I just thought of something pretty sic....
If you brake torque to 4800 rpms will the VTEC actually kick in??? That would be one sic launch (and screwed up t-convertor)
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If you brake torque to 4800 rpms will the VTEC actually kick in??? That would be one sic launch (and screwed up t-convertor)
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I doubt the brakes could hold that high an rpm but it would be neat for someone (other than me) to find out.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tel1sps:
I just thought of something pretty sic....
If you brake torque to 4800 rpms will the VTEC actually kick in??? That would be one sic launch (and screwed up t-convertor)
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I just thought of something pretty sic....
If you brake torque to 4800 rpms will the VTEC actually kick in??? That would be one sic launch (and screwed up t-convertor)
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A few problems with that .... lol
1) T/C meltdown
2) VTEC would disengage the minute you release as a result of the RPM dropping, or tires would smoke until you bounced of the rev-limiter LOL
3) Tranny fluid temperature upwards of 300+ degrees......thermal breakdown...........
Nice idea thoughChris
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Yeah something to try on a test drive with the dealer demo car
I guess ya can't put line locks on a front wheel drive car huh??? Ya can but they won't do much.... probably just drag the rears... But if you could get line locks to work... Then no torque convertor melt down... Just kick major a$$ launch
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I guess ya can't put line locks on a front wheel drive car huh??? Ya can but they won't do much.... probably just drag the rears... But if you could get line locks to work... Then no torque convertor melt down... Just kick major a$$ launch
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Your scaring me Tel1.......
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tel1sps:
I guess ya can't put line locks on a front wheel drive car huh??? Ya can but they won't do much.... probably just drag the rears... But if you could get line locks to work... Then no torque convertor melt down... Just kick major a$$ launch
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I guess ya can't put line locks on a front wheel drive car huh??? Ya can but they won't do much.... probably just drag the rears... But if you could get line locks to work... Then no torque convertor melt down... Just kick major a$$ launch
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Line lock huh? LOL or just chain it to a concrete steel-pillar and torch the chain when you want to launch LOL cheaper too !!
j/k do NOT try this lol
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Fug it,
Let's just start looking into booster rockets onto the back. You know, the kind they use to help Starlifter transports off the ground when they are carrying max loads!
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Let's just start looking into booster rockets onto the back. You know, the kind they use to help Starlifter transports off the ground when they are carrying max loads!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by soopa:
HAHAHAHHA
we have some sick puppies on here
Why not just put your car on a catapult?? Toss it right into BeEmDubya NA headquarters down in Jersey</font>
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we have some sick puppies on here
Why not just put your car on a catapult?? Toss it right into BeEmDubya NA headquarters down in Jersey
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by eclipse23:
Fug it,
Let's just start looking into booster rockets onto the back. You know, the kind they use to help Starlifter transports off the ground when they are carrying max loads!
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Fug it,
Let's just start looking into booster rockets onto the back. You know, the kind they use to help Starlifter transports off the ground when they are carrying max loads!
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Good idea...! Lets see if we can exceed 9.8m/s2 and actually get liftoff
Then we'll surely beat all those 600+ HP IS300's LOL 
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Xephyr2K:
Good idea...! Lets see if we can exceed 9.8m/s2 and actually get liftoff Then we'll surely beat all those 600+ HP IS300's LOL
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Good idea...! Lets see if we can exceed 9.8m/s2 and actually get liftoff
Then we'll surely beat all those 600+ HP IS300's LOL </font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Yeah but let's watch our reaction time and what do you think our 60' time would be . Now I know how you got that 14.4. McGuire Air Force Base has a bulletin out regarding the theft of 2 booster rockets. That's why you got a black CLS to cover up the carbon marks! You then flew out to Yurisanov Raceway (www.ruskieswithrice.com) and ran that time in the heart of Siberia. Sorry Chris but I figured you out
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. Now I know how you got that 14.4. McGuire Air Force Base has a bulletin out regarding the theft of 2 booster rockets. That's why you got a black CLS to cover up the carbon marks! You then flew out to Yurisanov Raceway (www.ruskieswithrice.com) and ran that time in the heart of Siberia. Sorry Chris but I figured you out </font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Xephyr2K:
A few problems with that .... lol
1) T/C meltdown
2) VTEC would disengage the minute you release as a result of the RPM dropping, or tires would smoke until you bounced of the rev-limiter LOL
3) Tranny fluid temperature upwards of 300+ degrees......thermal breakdown...........
Nice idea though
Chris
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A few problems with that .... lol
1) T/C meltdown
2) VTEC would disengage the minute you release as a result of the RPM dropping, or tires would smoke until you bounced of the rev-limiter LOL
3) Tranny fluid temperature upwards of 300+ degrees......thermal breakdown...........
Nice idea thoughChris
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I imagine you'd need a higher stall tc to pull 4800 rpm at launch, right?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tankmonkey:
I thought the stock torque converter stalls out at around 2000-2500 rpm. I know when I was at the track, simply mashing the brake and flooring the accelerator brought the rpms up to that range and no more.
I imagine you'd need a higher stall tc to pull 4800 rpm at launch, right?
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I thought the stock torque converter stalls out at around 2000-2500 rpm. I know when I was at the track, simply mashing the brake and flooring the accelerator brought the rpms up to that range and no more.
I imagine you'd need a higher stall tc to pull 4800 rpm at launch, right?
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Yes, I think Level10 raises it to 3500?? anyone confirm that?>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Shawn S:
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Shawn S:
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LOL, Gotta Agree
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Shawn S:
Mental note:
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Chris I like the chain / torch release idea
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[quote]<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tel1sps:
Its very cost effective too LOL buy 1 and rent 1 torch LOL
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Originally posted by Shawn S:
That is a fact!!!
Chris I like the chain / torch release idea
That is a fact!!!
Chris I like the chain / torch release idea
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Its very cost effective too LOL buy 1 and rent 1 torch LOL
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Xephyr2K:
Its very cost effective too LOL buy 1 and rent 1 torch LOL
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Its very cost effective too LOL buy 1 and rent 1 torch LOL
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So, I guess line locks really don't work on fw-drive? (yes this is my first fw-drive car)
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