Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
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how does it work, iv read pictures saying no turbo and all the lag etc, and im dying to know what it is and how it works
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joes_1.4_16v_sport
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: Preston, LANCS
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Valve+ cam timing i think...
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Mobby
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do they advance or retard ignition?
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joes_1.4_16v_sport
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Witch craft i tell you...
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Mobby
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
Location: Glasgow
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTEC
Everything you need/want to know there mate
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Kevxx
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Registered: 14th May 08
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isn't it in simple terms, it runs cam 1 until 4000rpm (for exmaple) then runs on cam 2.
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andyc1234
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Lancashire
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uses the same cam just has an extra set of lobes that lock after a certain rpm and open more valves.
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Hamish
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Registered: 4th Apr 05
Location: Ashtead, Surrey Drives: 100bhp Mint with Hole
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quote: Originally posted by andyc1234
uses the same cam just has an extra set of lobes that lock after a certain rpm and open more valves.
more valves
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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na the bigger lobe opens the valves for longer
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joes_1.4_16v_sport
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You dont even need eyes to understand that i.m.o.
lol
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AcT_ZyY3F0k&mode=related&search=
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sporty_leon
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Registered: 8th Dec 08
Location: leicestershire
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go on you-tube and search "how v-tec works" it is alot easier than putting it to words lol. wicked investion though. i miss my civic.
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
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quote: Originally posted by joes_1.4_16v_sport
You dont even need eyes to understand that i.m.o.
lol
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AcT_ZyY3F0k&mode=related&search=
couldnt have asked for more, cheers guys
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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pretty much more lift at a higher rpm = more air in + bigger boom = vtec yo
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