Vtec

thisistim530 · 03-12-2010, 12:26 AM

I have an '08 Si. Normally when th VTEC kicks in around 6 grand or so, the tone gets deeper and louder... Obviously. Within the last couple of days, I noticed that the sound barely changes at all, although I guess it feels like the VTEC is working. I have bounced it off the limiter a few times, but I don't beat on it. The car only has 30k miles on it. Could I have blown something or worn out a rocker? Would resetting the ECU help? Thanks in advance.

slow4drsi · 03-12-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thisistim530

I have an '08 Si. Normally when th VTEC kicks in around 6 grand or so, the tone gets deeper and louder... Obviously. Within the last couple of days, I noticed that the sound barely changes at all, although I guess it feels like the VTEC is working. I have bounced it off the limiter a few times, but I don't beat on it. The car only has 30k miles on it. Could I have blown something or worn out a rocker? Would resetting the ECU help? Thanks in advance.

Check the oil level, or maybe it's time for an oil change. But my guess is your ears got used to it.

ecosse · 03-12-2010, 12:58 AM

What was the engine temp when you noticed this? In bars. Also, like said above, check your oil level.

CivicMan92 · 03-12-2010, 01:09 AM

OMG?! HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD YOUR 8TH!? Just go down to the riceburner shop to fill up your VTAK resivoir! It's on Empty.

asianskater91 · 03-12-2010, 01:11 AM

yeah if your car has 2-3 bars it wont hit vtec.
and all the other stuff said above

when i jus had an intake and then went back to stock i thought i broke my car because it didnt feel like it was there, and i couldnt hear ANYTHING diff i was like ooooooooooooooh noooooo hahah

02civicsi · 03-12-2010, 01:14 AM

thisistim530 · 03-12-2010, 02:39 AM

The oil was changed at the dealership when I bought it two weeks ago. It's been about 8 bars when I glanced down. I am guessing I am just used to the sound now but wanted a second opinion. Thanks.

03-12-2010, 12:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
thisistim530 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 92	Vtec I have an '08 Si. Normally when th VTEC kicks in around 6 grand or so, the tone gets deeper and louder... Obviously. Within the last couple of days, I noticed that the sound barely changes at all, although I guess it feels like the VTEC is working. I have bounced it off the limiter a few times, but I don't beat on it. The car only has 30k miles on it. Could I have blown something or worn out a rocker? Would resetting the ECU help? Thanks in advance.
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03-12-2010, 12:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
ecosse Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Age: 25 Posts: 679 Eric	What was the engine temp when you noticed this? In bars. Also, like said above, check your oil level.

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thisistim530 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 92	The oil was changed at the dealership when I bought it two weeks ago. It's been about 8 bars when I glanced down. I am guessing I am just used to the sound now but wanted a second opinion. Thanks.

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