>> - The VTEC engine is a blast - on the street that is. Driving one
>> in an autocross is - well - challenging. The technique to use is
>> to shift to first whenever you can. Keep it up above 6000 as
>> often as possible. This will usually drop your times by a second
>> or more on longer courses. Go out and practice downshifting to
>> first over and over...
>
>I thought the whole idea of VTEC was to give a broader, flatter torque
>curve?
>
>a) I'm confused?
>b) That is the idea, but the Integra VTEC doesn't accomplish it very well?
>c) It does, but "broad and flat" doesn't mean "lots" so you have to rev it
>anyway?
When Honda says "broader and flatter power band" they mean power is
available from all the way from 6000-8500 rpm instead of just 7000-8500.
Steve Hoult '89 SC ASP 9 Flat Duck Racing
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