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Old 06-02-2006, 01:45 PM   #16 (permalink)
GlennS
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Originally Posted by [IVI]
Since I'm new to V-TEC, I'm trying to figure this "fuel economy cam" and "high output cam" thing. Since 1.8s only have one cam, how does it "kick in"? Are the lobes on it different at different places for what it needs to do based on load, acceleration, etc.?
The Honda "movie" others referred to is excellent.

Here's the concept put another way (credit to www.japanesecarfans.com)...



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Glenn
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