flat spot at point of v-tec

[b12oon]

ive had a civic i-vt, then a dc2 and now ive got a dc5, when the v-tec came in on the old cars i used to realy feel the v-tec from the moment it came in. the dc5 has a lot more lower end power and wondered if that was why i dont feel the v-tec come in as agressive also that its an i-vtec could have somthing to do with it but when i reach 6k i dont feel like there is much difference until 7k. im thinking a cai may help but only ever been in this dc5 and wondered if its normal or maybe my immagination.
thanks

 

[mikegsi]

a cai will help you slightly only to hear when the vtec kicks in, on these i-vtec lumps the changeover is much more progressive and smoother, actually starting to come a lot earlier in the rev range before fully opening at 6k revs as standard

this of course can be fiddled with though!!

 

[Ken A]

The DC5 has more torque basically.As you stated earlier. the DC5 has a lot more low end power than the DC2. Its very fast in gear up to the vTec point. therefore in comparison to the DC2, theres not as much a kick when the vtec is reached because theres greater power up to the vtec point .

 

[b12oon]

thats what i was thinking,it feels a lot quicker b4 v-tec.
what air filter should i consider,i had the a.e.m on my dc2 and it was good,mainly for sounds. i take it most of the civic ones will fit the teg,if so,there will be plenty to choose from.

 

[Ken A]

I'm not too sure if they'll fit or not but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to confirm.

Most guys on here are using Injen, GruppeM, AEM or Mugen.

 

[b12oon]

i think i will just stick with the aem,it was a nice bit of kit for the dc2

 

[imran]

DC2 has a Very sharp Vtec note. I have the stock Air Box (ITG Cone Filter) on my car but i think that the Mugen Zorst makes its scream like there's no tommorow! :wink:

 

[b12oon]

is the zorst for the dc2 or dc5? whare would i get 1 of them