What does a Vtec controller really do?

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ankit

 

It adjusts the timing of the enigne going into VTEC mode. Honda engineered our engines so that it produces the most bhp in VTEC mode. When does VTEC "kick in" in our TLs? Anyone? I think it's around 45K RPM... but if you want it to kick in earlier, like say at 30K RPM, you could adjust it. Of course, you'll have very bad fuel efficiency driving like that.

I know some of you are going to say VTEC doesn't "kick in"... that's not the right term and all that.. but I used that term for the ease of conversation. So please stop hating me.

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Y2K silver TL, non-navi
Factory style full body kit + spoiler
38% window tint
Valentine 1

 

yeah man.. when my VTEC KICKED in i was like, "dang, I didn't know this car had a turbo" The sound and the power that it produces during the KICKING VTEC period is tremendous.....hehehheh..

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Comptech springs
Polarg M-12 Side signals
Pikkachu on the back window

 

Don't waste ur money..
Ed

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'99 TL Satin Silver/Ebony, Non/Nav, Comptech lowered, Comptech Air Filter Element, Inspire Tails, AEM Brake Pads all around

Pics of my TL
Pics of my Miata! Wadya think?

 

people here say that it depends on oil pressure but usually vtec engages around 3.7-3.8k rpm on the tl

 

Damn......what's your redline?.....


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Comptech exhaust
Comptech springs
custom air intake
18x7.5 Alstadts w/ 53mm offset
225/40/18 Kumho Ecsta Supras
Plastic on grill color matched
153mph Top Speed
193hp @ the wheels

 

Oops, I'm missing "." there. I meant 4.5K and 3.0K. Hell yeah, super high revvvvving Acura TL!!

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Y2K silver TL, non-navi
Factory style full body kit + spoiler
38% window tint
Valentine 1

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I agree with you for a stock or near-stock TL. Could make real sense on a heavily modded TL however...we'll see when Snook comes through with the cam.

 

Yeah i also agree... If you want more power go get an intake and exhaust... But the VTEC controller for a car without mods is like getting an SAFC, it isn't doing much but sucking money out of your pocket...Plus you would be sucking up more gas which equals more money...

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1996 2.5 TL Dark Green
HKS Powerflow, HKS Fuel Pressure Regulator, Sebring Exhaust, Jacobs Pro Street, Apex-i AFC, Jet ECU, Powerslot Rotors, Axxis Metal Master Pads, PIAA 1100x, Clarion 9255, Tube Driver Amps, Boston Pro 10's (2) , CD Technologies 6-4-2, Clarion MVA6491 (3), Valentine 1, Cliford Avant Guard 4, Monster Capacitors (2), Jacobs Accuvolt, Trunk, Underdash and Underbody Neons
No nav yet but soon!!!

 

I might actullay think about getin one of those for my cl-s. i would love top ehar that vtec growl at an earlier time then 5500 rpm whcih it does in my car. U can ask ron on how much it would cost, he has a pic of it mounted into the roof piece where the sunglass holder is. Its a nice fit if i might say, Ron is a genius with that sh@t. How much Ron?

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The SILVER STREAKER CL-S no navi, spoiler, tint all around, sun visor, and eurolights fog lights, and bel 950 radar detector