Power loss in vtec.

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02-05-2019 | 02:49 AM

S2kbill239

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Power loss in vtec.

Hey guys I’m having some troubles I can’t figure out. When I shift into 2nd and do a pull past vtec, I can feel like a slight power cut off once it gets to like 7k-7500rpms. Very noticeable in the accelerator. Just feel like it stops making power for a second. Doesn’t really do it in any of the other gears. Any help would be appreciated. Again it isn’t a dramatic power loss or bogging. It’s just very slight sometimes.

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02-05-2019 | 05:18 AM

windhund116

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Couple of questions:
1.) You have enough oil in the engine?
2.) Engine is sufficiently warmed-up?

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02-07-2019 | 03:23 AM

S2kbill239

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Originally Posted by windhund116

Couple of questions:
1.) You have enough oil in the engine?
2.) Engine is sufficiently warmed-up?

yes sir. I’m very anal about the upkeep of my car. I don’t even drive it until it’s at operating temperature. Someone else was saying it could need tuned? The air to fuel ratio smells rich.

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02-07-2019 | 05:37 AM

cgarrett23

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These cars run inherently rich as is. Have you checked out your VTEC solenoid gasket, the one with the little basket that can get gunked up and clogged?

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