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Old 01-31-2011, 01:34 AM
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Default How does v-tec work?
please explain how a v-tec motor works
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When you hit a certain RPM the cams fill with oil and a larger lobe is used to increase efficiency at higher rpms.

Pretty much it.
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FYI is VTEC...not vtec, v-tech, v tec, v tech, VTECH, v-tec, V-TEC or VTAK etc...
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Horrible first thread...but yes ek forever guy hit it.
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Horrible first thread...but yes ek forever guy hit it.
Let it be known that lowering the vtec engagement slightly increases power gains in very specific instances on high performance motors. Lowering the engagement on a stock motor will often result in poorer performance. Emphasis on slightly, 2-300rpms usually.
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Is this not in the FAQs?
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Is this not in the FAQs?
Yes indeed it is. Two very good explanations.

http://www.teamdelsol.com/technical/techstuff/vtec/

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question229.htm
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if you are a visual learner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcT_ZyY3F0k
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