I have "VTEC" in my bimmer
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I have "VTEC" in my bimmer
apparently VANOS kicks in around 4k:woowoo:
note the dip
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...6&page=3&pp=20
note the dip
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...6&page=3&pp=20
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From: Madison, WI
Originally Posted by +!r0d
isnt vanos continuous? unlike vtec, which has a crossover point
The difference is that VANOS adjusts the cam timing using the cam gears, while VTEC actually switches to a different cam profile.
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From: Broomfield, CO
Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
There are a bunch of versions of it. I think in some cases it is continuously variable.
The difference is that VANOS adjusts the cam timing using the cam gears, while VTEC actually switches to a different cam profile.
The difference is that VANOS adjusts the cam timing using the cam gears, while VTEC actually switches to a different cam profile.