Difference between DOHC and VTEC?
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Difference between DOHC and VTEC?
Aright, I was discussing this with some friends the other day and we couldn't come up with much. What is the difference between VTEC and any other DOHC motor. They both change to a different cam at a certain RPM right? But then I've also heard of SOHC VTEC, how does that work? 2 sets of lobes on the same cam?
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DOHC and VTEC are two different things.
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*sigh* I know what they both stand for. But I was given incorrect information on DOHC. I understood it as using 1 camshaft and switching to the other at a certain point. But after doing more research it would appear as though all it allows you to do is have more valves per cylinder.
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Originally Posted by Dekz
* I understood it as using 1 camshaft and switching to the other at a certain point.
that in a nutshell is what VTEC does.
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please specify vtec doesn't physically switch cams
dont confuse him more :happysad:
dont confuse him more :happysad:
my bad, it switches to a different lobe on the same cam.
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Originally Posted by Dekz
But after doing more research it would appear as though all it allows you to do is have more valves per cylinder.