How Does VTEC Work?
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How Does VTEC Work?
Hey everyone, I am sure most of you know what VTEC is and I know what it does, gives a big boost of power to the wheels, but I am not sure how it works. All I know is that is has something to do with the cam shaft and from what I heard, when VTEC is activated, the valves are allowed to stay open a little longer then when VTEC is not engaged, which helps to get the extra boost of power. Can you all please explain in a little more detail? Thanks!
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dude cut him some slack
the way a vtec camshaft works is there are 3 lobes. 2 of the same size on either side of a larger lobe. when the engine is at idle, or rpms under a set rpm, the 2 smaller outside lobes "activate" if you will the rocker arms and thus the valves. when the engine reaches a specified rpm, a solenoid locks the 2 rocker arms together and forces them to use the center, larger lobe, which causes the valves to open further and stay open longer.
the way a vtec camshaft works is there are 3 lobes. 2 of the same size on either side of a larger lobe. when the engine is at idle, or rpms under a set rpm, the 2 smaller outside lobes "activate" if you will the rocker arms and thus the valves. when the engine reaches a specified rpm, a solenoid locks the 2 rocker arms together and forces them to use the center, larger lobe, which causes the valves to open further and stay open longer.
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[hr]Originally posted by: sadboy916
"big boost" lol lol lol ask any EX owner who knows about his car and he tell you that your a ricer if you think you get a big boost on your d17[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: sadboy916
"big boost" lol lol lol ask any EX owner who knows about his car and he tell you that your a ricer if you think you get a big boost on your d17[hr]
Being ignorant doesn't make you a rice boy.
At least he asked. I give him credit for that.
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[hr]Originally posted by: ZSKCivic01
yea, I know it isn't a big boost, I own a civic ex as well, but without VTEC, a civic would be alot slower. The VTEC does make a difference![hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: ZSKCivic01
yea, I know it isn't a big boost, I own a civic ex as well, but without VTEC, a civic would be alot slower. The VTEC does make a difference![hr]
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