when it was released in the early 90's, it was phenomenal...allowing a small displacement, fuel efficient motor to have a jekyll/hyde dual personality. when i first drove a 92 GS-R in high school, i was hooked. but after 8 years of living with a B18C1, i was completely tired of a low torque/high rpm power unit.

in 2005, it's not as impressive as it used to be (even i-VTEC).

my $0.02

 

Yes. It's cute and all, but for the production cost, you might as well use a small turbo.

 

I dunno I just haven't seen much out of them so far and I would have thought people would have been all over them when they came out.

I guess I just am not impressed yet.

 

i think the clear calls only "kick in" after you rev the volume passed a certain point

 

I meant Vanos Technology h:

 

No. VTEC demonstrated the first practical use of valvetrain control, basically introducing the idea that the valvetrain can be adapted to the operating of the engine.

 

:blah::blah::blah:

 

For sporty performance it might be overrated, but for day to day driving in terms of fuel economy it's excellent.

 

The downfall of all that is Honda.

 

I think it's very interesting. The idea of adjusting valve timing at all while the engine was running was groundbreaking.