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11-06-2004, 03:18 PM
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V-Tec
Ok, I realize that is a questions that I should know the answer to, but it is the only question about an RSX I have not been able to answer. The V-Tec, what in the engine switches when this kicks on. In some cars the actual camshaft moves, and in some they switch. What does the honda engine do?
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11-06-2004, 07:05 PM
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Re: V-Tec
Basic honda vtec consists of a hydraulically actuated/controlled pin used to link adjacent rocker arms, each with different profile cam lobes ("mild" and "wild"). These would normally operate independently, but can now operate as one unit.
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11-07-2004, 04:39 PM
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Re: V-Tec
thx
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11-19-2004, 10:05 PM
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Yeah, it uses the oil pressure to sense when you need the extra power and then switches to the faster cam. On the 2005 Odyssey, they're including a feature called VCM(variable cylinder management) that uses VTEC to switch between 3 and 6 cylinders depending on whether you're coasting or accelerating.
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