ZEX
April 18th, 2007, 01:14 AM
Honda's engineers have been busily figuring out how to make their VTEC engine better
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This new system permits optimum control over intake valve lift and phase in response to driving conditions, achieving improved charging efficiency for a significant increase in torque at all engine speeds. Under low to medium load levels, the valves are set for low lift and early closure to reduce pumping losses and improve fuel economy.
In combination with optimized intake components, these advances in control technology result in world-class dynamic performance along with approximately 13%* improvement in fuel economy
more info : http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/17/honda-files-advanced-vtec-patent/
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http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/09/advtec03.jpg
This new system permits optimum control over intake valve lift and phase in response to driving conditions, achieving improved charging efficiency for a significant increase in torque at all engine speeds. Under low to medium load levels, the valves are set for low lift and early closure to reduce pumping losses and improve fuel economy.
In combination with optimized intake components, these advances in control technology result in world-class dynamic performance along with approximately 13%* improvement in fuel economy
more info : http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/17/honda-files-advanced-vtec-patent/