I hear you, those VTECs rock!
I feel the problem is fuel too, but I really wonder if it's the pump? Could a clogged fuel filter cause this type of problem? I have only 15000 miles since it was last replaced. Maybe the camel piss they sell for gas around here on Long Island was full of dirt or sediment.
The thing that disturbs me is that if I gradually accelerate, I can rev this mutha up to 6000 with no problems. The key is to do it gradually. I had a CEL last week, I just reset the PCM and it hasn't appeared since.
BTW...could a clogged air filter be to blame? If it is the pump, how many bananas is that going to set me back?
Doug