who knows but just because vtec isnt making noise doesnt mean its not occuring. and butt dyno doesnt apply here.
n order for the ECU to initiate the VTEC system, 5 engine conditions must be met.
Temperature: The engine must have reached normal operating temperature.
Throttle Position: The throttle must be open far enough to allow for increased airflow in VTEC.
Vehicle Speed: The car must be in motion (wheels spinning).
RPM: Engine must spin to it's target value. The GS-R will send it's "GO" signal for VTEC at 4400 RPM while the Type R sends it's signal at 5700 RPM.
Oil Pressure: The engine must be operating with normal and safe levels of oil pressure determined by the VTEC pressure switch.
The ECU will send a signal for a spool valve to open. When this valve opens, oil is allowed into the pivot shaft inside the valve rockers and directed into the center rocker. Inside the center rocker, a set of pins are forced outward by the oil pressure and lock inside the rockers to both sides. This entire process occurs in 1/10 of a second.
taken from
http://www.team-integra.net/sections/articles/showArticle.asp?ArticleID=45
are you sure your car is warmed up all the way? is your check engine light on? maybe you are just imagining a problem
- how the hell are we supposed to tell from that damn video when or not you are trying to engage vtec or not