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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:40 AM
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i'm sure this has been ran through and whatnot but i looked thru FAQ and searched vtec ivtec difference and ivtec difference and i couldn't find anything so can anyone lead me to a thread that already ran through this or give me a quick run through of what the differences are?
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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Default Re: difference in VTEC and iVTEC (roundworldsobig)

VTEC is stupid


i-VTEC is intelligent.


Basicially..

VTEC - Valve Timing(and Lift ) Electronically controlled.

I-vtec is the same thing, but with VTC.

Also known as Variable Cam phasing.


I don't know why im going to sit here and actually type this out, but luckily I type pretty quick..


With a VTEC motor, at all times of acceleration 4 valves work per cylinder.

With an I-VTEC motor, Below VTEC both Exhaust valves work and only 1 intake valve opens. This causes more suction from the one intake valve being open which also causes all the air that gets sucked in to be sucked in with a spirial like motion. The gas is then distributed through the combustion chamber more evenly. Creating better low end torque gains. This one intake valve working motion is known as VTC or Variable Cam Phasing. When VTEC is crossed over to the other intake valve opens and all 4 valve work.


search more next time please.. Theres even videos that explain this stuff.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 01:28 AM
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Default Re: difference in VTEC and iVTEC (roundworldsobig)

the difference between VTEC and iVTEC is that VTEC dont have an i like iVTEC
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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I've understood that the older VTEC just has the high-lift cam switchover, and the newer i-VTEC adds continuously variable cam phasing.

Plus, the cam changeover RPM can vary depending on throttle position and whatnot; I'm not sure if that's only on i-VTEC or if it was also on the older versions of VTEC too.

While the EP3's A3 motor doesn't have a high-lift cam for high RPM's (the 2200 rpm switch between 12 and 16 valves is for different reasons), it does advance/retard the cams' overlap as needed throughout the RPM range.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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vtec>ivtec
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gmadsen100 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">vtec&gt;ivtec</TD></TR></TABLE>
huh

have another festivus is over buddy...sober up
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gmadsen100 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">vtec&gt;ivtec</TD></TR></TABLE>
Please refrain from showing us how severe your retardation is.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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"vtec &gt; ivtec"

what the hell, that's stupid?!
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by artificeexks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"vtec &gt; ivtec"

what the hell, that's stupid?!</TD></TR></TABLE>

it's okay, he only has six post lol
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