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vtec cutting off? HELP

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vtec cutting off? HELP

ok the problem i have is when im accelerating away around corners my vtec seems to be cutting out. also does this when i continue powering away with straight wheels after the bend
engine is a d15z6uk (d16z6 us)

anyone else experienced this? or should i be saving for some new bits?

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Re: vtec cutting off? HELP

What exactly is it doing?

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Re: vtec cutting off? HELP

is your oil level full?

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Re: vtec cutting off? HELP

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is your oil level full?

gearbox, i love you...

checked the oil level (was 'very' low) filled it up and away she goes, problem solved

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Re: vtec cutting off? HELP

yeah vtec burns oil on any honda. so just keep an eye on the level if you do alot of high rpm driving.

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Re: vtec cutting off? HELP

your vtec relies on the oil pressure you should have 50 psi by three grand

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