Lets talk under 6,000 rpm
11-02-2002, 05:54 PM
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Lets talk under 6,000 rpm
Hello all.
My car is one day old (to me) and I now have 164 miles on it. I'm being good and keeping it under 5800 rpm. This has given me time to experience this car with out VTEC and an opportunity to try to get the most out of the first set of cam lobes. I just want to say, I don't know what some people were complaining about. It may not have gut-wrenching acceleration under 6,000, but it is more than enough power to dice it up on the highway, drive into decreasing apexes at the limit and out accelerate most of the traffic on the road. This is a delightful sports car. The six speed is spaced so well, you can always find the sweet spot in the under 6,000 rpm power range. The suspension is telepathic and the brakes work like magic.
Maybe it is because I have a lot of experience with the old sports cars of the 60's, 70's and 80's, but I already appreciate what a sweet ride this car is. I won't go so far as to say I would have bought it if it only had the 6,000 rpm, but I am mighty impressed.
Since I am relegated to 5800 for the next several weeks (I plan to keep it there for 1200 miles, not just 600), I thought I'd have some fun "testing" at this rpm. I am very curious to see what the 0 to 60 time is when I observe a 5800 rpm shift point. Has anyone else tried this? I'd like to see how the car would compare to the competition at this shift point. I know it is going to be slow, but do you think it will equal a Miata? Sorry, but these are the kind of questions I ponder during break in. Happy Motoring
Bill
My car is one day old (to me) and I now have 164 miles on it. I'm being good and keeping it under 5800 rpm. This has given me time to experience this car with out VTEC and an opportunity to try to get the most out of the first set of cam lobes. I just want to say, I don't know what some people were complaining about. It may not have gut-wrenching acceleration under 6,000, but it is more than enough power to dice it up on the highway, drive into decreasing apexes at the limit and out accelerate most of the traffic on the road. This is a delightful sports car. The six speed is spaced so well, you can always find the sweet spot in the under 6,000 rpm power range. The suspension is telepathic and the brakes work like magic.
Maybe it is because I have a lot of experience with the old sports cars of the 60's, 70's and 80's, but I already appreciate what a sweet ride this car is. I won't go so far as to say I would have bought it if it only had the 6,000 rpm, but I am mighty impressed.
Since I am relegated to 5800 for the next several weeks (I plan to keep it there for 1200 miles, not just 600), I thought I'd have some fun "testing" at this rpm. I am very curious to see what the 0 to 60 time is when I observe a 5800 rpm shift point. Has anyone else tried this? I'd like to see how the car would compare to the competition at this shift point. I know it is going to be slow, but do you think it will equal a Miata? Sorry, but these are the kind of questions I ponder during break in. Happy Motoring
Bill
11-02-2002, 06:04 PM
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Glad you like it.
I'm reminded what it's like to be in the break-in period everytime my wife is along. She doesn't like the VTEC adrenaline kick for some reason.
When you're talking up to 5800 RPM, you're probably on-par with another car that has the same engine displacement to vehicle weight ratio. Like a Miata. Be fair, though... make sure the other car shifts at the same RPM, too!
I'm reminded what it's like to be in the break-in period everytime my wife is along. She doesn't like the VTEC adrenaline kick for some reason.
When you're talking up to 5800 RPM, you're probably on-par with another car that has the same engine displacement to vehicle weight ratio. Like a Miata. Be fair, though... make sure the other car shifts at the same RPM, too!
11-02-2002, 06:12 PM
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Bill, welcome and congrats on the new buy. I'm in total agreement about there being enough usable power below 6K for around town motoring. BTW, 1965 Healey 3000 MKIII 
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11-02-2002, 06:25 PM
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[QUOTE]BTW, 1965 Healey 3000 MKIII
11-02-2002, 06:27 PM
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Bill,
Ponder VTEC during break in. Because, in no time, you will be free to use it for the life of the car. In other word most of your time with the car will be out of break in. Does that make sense?
Ponder VTEC during break in. Because, in no time, you will be free to use it for the life of the car. In other word most of your time with the car will be out of break in. Does that make sense?
11-02-2002, 06:30 PM
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Eh. I hit VTEC after 20 miles, on a regular basis after 80 (once the oil was nice and warm).
I should find the pics of two motors torn down, one per manufacturers recommended break-in, the other gently running the car to redline near new.
Guess which one has tons of ring blow-by and lower hp?
I should find the pics of two motors torn down, one per manufacturers recommended break-in, the other gently running the car to redline near new.
Guess which one has tons of ring blow-by and lower hp?
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11-02-2002, 07:54 PM
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I agree with what you said about the under 5000 rpm power. I too think that this is a great car.
I'd love to see photos of the 1965 Healy 3000 MKIII and the Bugeye. Two real nice cars.
I'd love to see photos of the 1965 Healy 3000 MKIII and the Bugeye. Two real nice cars.
11-02-2002, 08:03 PM
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I drive under 6000 rpm for about 99% of the time. I VTEC maybe 3-4 times a week, mostly on the weekend. Even under 6000, it is still fun and loud. In 12 000kms I've VTEC'd 290 times and I can feel it pulling harder now than when it was new.
