v-tech=eco-tec
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v-tech=eco-tec
is the eco-tec gm's version of hondas v-tech....or is it called eco for economy .....whats the difference between the two engines...my friend said that he can feel his v-tech "kick in".....
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v-tec is variable valve timing, correct me if im wrong but it changes to a higher cam gear or somthing like that when it crosses over. V-TEC was actually invented by GM but they couldn't get it to work like planned in their V-8's so they sold the patent to Honda and they tweaked it to work with their smaller motors. I have raced a 12 sec civic before and u can hear the v-tec crossover a see the change in power, its not a myth like some people make it out to be; but its normally only noticeable with build honda motors, so all those civics with just intakes and exhaust are not gonna see a big difference when it crosses over if any
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v-tec is variable valve timing, correct me if im wrong but it changes to a higher cam gear or somthing like that when it crosses over. V-TEC was actually invented by GM but they couldn't get it to work like planned in their V-8's so they sold the patent to Honda and they tweaked it to work with their smaller motors. I have raced a 12 sec civic before and u can hear the v-tec crossover a see the change in power, its not a myth like some people make it out to be; but its normally only noticeable with build honda motors, so all those civics with just intakes and exhaust are not gonna see a big difference when it crosses over if any
HONDA= History Of No Dramatic Acceleration
V-TEC= Virtualy-Torqueless Economy Car
Last edited by ssritz; 08-06-2007 at 11:11 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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I know this is a simple explanation, just trying to clarify a little.