V-tec

Jeb · 07-18-2008, 03:26 PM

I know i'm just begging to get made fun of but, can someone explain to me what v-tec actually is and what it means to hit v-tec?

RL1924 · 07-18-2008, 03:35 PM

I didnt know either at one point no worries i looked it up and found this

VTEC (which stands for Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) is an electronic and mechanical system in some Honda engines that allows the engine to effectively have multiple camshafts. As the engine moves into different rpm ranges, the engine's computer can activate alternate lobes on the camshaft and change the cam's timing. In this way, the engine gets the best features of low-speed and high-speed camshafts in the same engine. Several of the links below go into the actual mechanics of the VTEC system if you are interested.

J'sS2K · 07-18-2008, 04:11 PM

Well said RL!

makopolo · 07-18-2008, 04:28 PM

This link explains how the different cam profile is engaged

http://video.google.com/videosearch?...=en&sitesearch=#

Jeb · 07-18-2008, 05:35 PM

ahh...very cool. thanks for the enlightenment.

07-18-2008, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeb Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	V-tec I know i'm just begging to get made fun of but, can someone explain to me what v-tec actually is and what it means to hit v-tec?

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J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 810	Well said RL! __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount For everything else, you are on your own!

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07-18-2008, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 366	I didnt know either at one point no worries i looked it up and found this VTEC (which stands for Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) is an electronic and mechanical system in some Honda engines that allows the engine to effectively have multiple camshafts. As the engine moves into different rpm ranges, the engine's computer can activate alternate lobes on the camshaft and change the cam's timing. In this way, the engine gets the best features of low-speed and high-speed camshafts in the same engine. Several of the links below go into the actual mechanics of the VTEC system if you are interested.

07-18-2008, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
makopolo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 162	This link explains how the different cam profile is engaged http://video.google.com/videosearch?...=en&sitesearch=#

07-18-2008, 05:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jeb Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	ahh...very cool. thanks for the enlightenment.