hi all,
for Vtec engine especially B16A, we suggest to use thermostat...if we dismantle the thermostat, engine will take a lot of time during morning to achieve operating temperature....that time will effect fuel consumption due to our ecu will read engine condition still cold then supply more fuel...then become rich mixture....and yr vtec will not fully open until you reach optimum temp.
for vtec, without thermostat will make our engine running under operating temperature especially during night time/early morning at hiway...sometime temp. drop down to C'....haha...that time vtec cannot open... :D