Faults:
The VTEC was giving trouble kicking in, but this turned out to be because it became low on oil. It seems excessively using VTEC when the car is not fully warmed up, burns a hell of a lot of oil.
Water leaks into the boot from rear light clusters.
Brake fluid warning light/hand brake light comes on when I dog the engine; must be bad connection in fluid reservoir.
General Comments:
Considering my previous car, this was always going to feel like a bullet.
I couldn't be happier than at around 6000rpm when the VTEC kicks in. There's an induction kit as well, so the VTEC wail is even more pronounced. And boy does the Integra move.
Only bad points are high cruising RPM; it could use a 6th gear.
Noisy ride when cruising, & poor fuel consumption due to high RPM.
Handles great.
21st Jan 2007, 04:32
Not sure about the older models, but I have a 96 integra type r (b18C engine) and vtec doesn't even engage until the oil is up to temperature, yes the car will rev past 6000 rpm, but it doesn't change cam profiles. as I said not sure about the older models, but on the newer ones it's a safety feature to protect the engine.