Thanks for the response guys. You are all probably right.
(1) It was mostly cold, ECU probably cut it
(2) Come to think of it, didn't really notice it but VTEC was certainly not as pronounced as usual...good point.
(3) The tach prob isn't 100% correct but like stated above we've had it to over 8k so, the ECU allows at least to 8100 rpm.

Incublinkus, between us and some other peeps, yes she lets me drive. But it basically stays in our group of friends, you KNOW her dad can't find out cause insurance purposes and he'll flip...'aight?

Thanks again.