Burning smell when VTEC engages

raider2.0

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Hi, I have a 2000 GSR and a problem I have is that when revving over 5000 (which I believe is when VTEC is engaged) there's a strong burning smell of metal(?). This occurs in any gear. I don't believe it's burning clutch since that smells different. It happens so much that my friends and I call it "The Essence of VTEC", haha. Does anyone have an explanation for this? I feel like revving it like that is damaging the engine somehow. Thanks in advance.
 
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