Originally Posted by norvtec

There is 149k on the car. So far no issues with trans. fluid was clean when I got the car. I replaced the fluid anyway. I did use Honda ATF fluid. What does the trans have to do with exhaust robbing power from a motor anyway. With stock exhaust the VTEC runs perfect. Little sluggish on take off. then the first came kicks in till 4rpms then the 2nd cam kicks in till 7 rpms. With the exhaust almost the same except you can feel loss of HP's.