mikerock said:
no, the vtec engine is more reliable IN HIGHER RPMS. and the vtec-e is a 3 stage vtec and to run it you would have to have either the jdm vtec-e computer or something like an acura gs-r computer. the vtec-e is the fuel economy engine and the vtec is not a fuel economy engine. i know what i am talking about, i just did so much research about the single vtec and the vtec-e. and to prove the vtec-e hase a 3 stage vtec, you can look towards the back side of the dizzy and see 3 (not 1) vtec silanoids.
Nice try to quickly erase this hilarious post, but mods can still get to your deleted outrageous statements!!!

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Really, do yourself a favor and stop talking about VTEC (ANY kind of VTEC...) until you have researched juuuuust a tad more...or...do us a favor and keep on posting for our amusement.
There are NO Hondas with 3 solenoids on one head, period! 3-stage doesn't mean VTEC kicks on 3 different ways, it means it goes from:
Stage 1 - the VTEC is not activated. Head is effectively operating in 12-valve mode
Stage 2 - the VTEC-E solenoid opens up, converting the head to normal 16-valve mode
Stage 3 - the regular VTEC solenoid kicks in, activating the high-rpm cam lobe
See, only 2 solenoids are required for 3-stage operation, comprende? Only certain years of the JDM Civic sohc engine even came with the 3-stage system.
You CANNOT operate a 3-stage head, or even a VTEC-E head properly with a GSR computer. You must be confusing the secondary intake runner on the GSR as having something to do with VTEC, however it does not.
You'll notice that only the Civic VX and HX had VTEC-E, do you think it's only coincidence that those cars have much higher mpg ratings than regular Civics (including the EX & Si with VTEC), while the standard VTEC models have more horsepower but just average fuel economy? Come on, just read a dealership brochure and use some common sense, that alone will tell you you're off base on this one.