What is V-tec?

WhamBamTyMam SG

hey what is v-tec? i keep hearing people talking about it like as if its some kind of godly engine type.

what are the advantages/pros of having a v-tec.

Cool-gal SG

v tec is the model of a car?

SexyChin SG

VTEC (standing for Variable valve Timing and Electronic lift Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the combustion efficiency of its internal combustion engines throughout the RPM range.

tomsss SG

VTEC is that certain technology Honda cars have

vivasg SG

Then what is CVVT?
I head it can reduce Fuel consumption, is it true?

seow SG

Godmode for engines. Laughing

EkBoy SG

(Continuously Variable-valve Timing Control)

mujiland SG

Laughing

allblacks SG

not true! Razz

tomsss SG

care to explain????

ceecookie SG

it seems that vtec engines have slighly higher redline when compared to other engines.

ditzy SG

Only for a certain range, after that, you're on your own. Laughing

tomsss SG

of course, it is designed to rev higher than most other types of engines

ceecookie SG

But then i wonder why German engines are at 6000rpm leh.

ditzy SG

If they want it that way, they make it that way. If zhang yimou wants you to see gong li boobs, he makes sure you see it. Laughing

iceFatboy SG

hi,

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question229.htm - vtec.

tomsss SG

VTEC = added 1-2k rpm to yr redline Laughing

nickteojl SG

VTEC means Very Tokong Engine Concept Laughing

Rockhound SG

i made an posted an article on vtech a few years ago under my 1st persona....

http://sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=117946

AE86tofu SG

if u want real power go VTEC-less....if u get what i mean Wink