how are you locking vtec when degreeing cams?
06-14-2011, 05:57 PM
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how are you locking vtec when degreeing cams?
How are you guys locking vtec when degreeing camsAlso how the hell are you supposed unlock the pins with out taking the cams out and scewing up everything that u just did
06-14-2011, 09:33 PM
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Why would taking the cams out screw things up? Adjust the gears to where you want your centerlines, then pull the cams out, put the rocket pins back to stock, then put the cams back in. Done.
To lock vtec, I put a small ball bearing in the end of the rocker then put the pins back in then set the lash to 0 and degree away.
To lock vtec, I put a small ball bearing in the end of the rocker then put the pins back in then set the lash to 0 and degree away.
06-15-2011, 02:53 AM
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the bolt on the left u put air presure n it locks vtec...there a video on youtube by a member here...https://honda-tech.com/forums/all-motor-naturally-aspirated-44/my-b20vtec-revised-2858137/ go tru that thread..
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06-15-2011, 04:52 PM
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Re: how are you locking vtec when degreeing cams?
I would like someone to explain to me how differences in belt tension could affect valve events and when they occur?
I'm not being difficult either...I hear this a lot but no one can give me an explanation.
I'm not being difficult either...I hear this a lot but no one can give me an explanation.
06-17-2011, 05:24 AM
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Re: how are you locking vtec when degreeing cams?
the only thing that would effect timing would be a stretched belt.
like someone mentioned earlier i dont see why you couldnt degree and check lift by setting up your indicator on the vtec rocker if using an adjustable magnetic indicator but you wont be able to check p2v w/o locking the rockers together. alot of us use the belben degree kits and the indicators are fixed and set on the small lobe rocker.
locking vtec is very simple. just swap the pins or use a couple small flat washers behind the pin. the belben kit comes w/ tiny bearings to use but i throw those in the trash before they end up somewhere they shouldnt be.
06-18-2011, 07:12 AM
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Nicely put Randy...
And I learned something new about swapping the pins...I too am always worried about dropping a BB in the motor, yikes!
And I learned something new about swapping the pins...I too am always worried about dropping a BB in the motor, yikes!
06-18-2011, 04:17 PM
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06-20-2011, 02:39 PM
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Re: how are you locking vtec when degreeing cams?
#2 every motor is different, there are tolerances in manufacturing...and when you are running big cams, tolerances in your motor get smaller. Knowledge is power and checking and degreeing your cams allows you, your builder and your tuner KNOW that everything is on point, rather than guessing or saying "good enough"
#3 even on "stock" cam or "drop-in" cams your timing can be off if the head or block is milled or you have added a thicker headgasket
#4 because why buy adjustable cams and set them to 0, 0
#5 because you want to make the most power safely
When would be EVERYTIME you assemble a new motor preferably (speaking as a tuner)
07-20-2011, 06:03 AM
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Re: how are you locking vtec when degreeing cams?
#1 reason, most cams are made in China
#2 every motor is different, there are tolerances in manufacturing...and when you are running big cams, tolerances in your motor get smaller. Knowledge is power and checking and degreeing your cams allows you, your builder and your tuner KNOW that everything is on point, rather than guessing or saying "good enough"
#3 even on "stock" cam or "drop-in" cams your timing can be off if the head or block is milled or you have added a thicker headgasket
#4 because why buy adjustable cams and set them to 0, 0
#5 because you want to make the most power safely
When would be EVERYTIME you assemble a new motor preferably (speaking as a tuner)
#2 every motor is different, there are tolerances in manufacturing...and when you are running big cams, tolerances in your motor get smaller. Knowledge is power and checking and degreeing your cams allows you, your builder and your tuner KNOW that everything is on point, rather than guessing or saying "good enough"
#3 even on "stock" cam or "drop-in" cams your timing can be off if the head or block is milled or you have added a thicker headgasket
#4 because why buy adjustable cams and set them to 0, 0
#5 because you want to make the most power safely
When would be EVERYTIME you assemble a new motor preferably (speaking as a tuner)
thank you sir. learned something new today
07-21-2011, 04:00 AM
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Re: how are you locking vtec when degreeing cams?
#1 reason, most cams are made in China
#2 every motor is different, there are tolerances in manufacturing...and when you are running big cams, tolerances in your motor get smaller. Knowledge is power and checking and degreeing your cams allows you, your builder and your tuner KNOW that everything is on point, rather than guessing or saying "good enough"
#3 even on "stock" cam or "drop-in" cams your timing can be off if the head or block is milled or you have added a thicker headgasket
#4 because why buy adjustable cams and set them to 0, 0
#5 because you want to make the most power safely
When would be EVERYTIME you assemble a new motor preferably (speaking as a tuner)
#2 every motor is different, there are tolerances in manufacturing...and when you are running big cams, tolerances in your motor get smaller. Knowledge is power and checking and degreeing your cams allows you, your builder and your tuner KNOW that everything is on point, rather than guessing or saying "good enough"
#3 even on "stock" cam or "drop-in" cams your timing can be off if the head or block is milled or you have added a thicker headgasket
#4 because why buy adjustable cams and set them to 0, 0
#5 because you want to make the most power safely
When would be EVERYTIME you assemble a new motor preferably (speaking as a tuner)
07-21-2011, 10:50 AM
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