>The type of variable valve timing we have is called cam phasing.
>The amount of valve lift stays the same. The VTC valve advances the intake
>cam and allows the intake cam to kick in earlier at higher RPMS. Also, more
>overlap.
Thanks for the elaboration on my original explanation--I thought about
mentioning the fact that the VTC doesn't affect valve lift (this ain't no
VTEC, son), but I didn't, for whatever reason. Basically, our VTC system is
an adjustable cam gear, that is controlled by the computer, right Ken?
JWolfe
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