VTEC/VTC System Description - Overview (K24Z7)
The i-VTEC has a VTC (variable valve timing control) mechanism on the intake camshaft in addition to the usual VTEC. This mechanism improves fuel efficiency and reduces exhaust emissions at all levels of engine speed, vehicle speed, and engine load. The VTEC mechanism changes the valve lift and timing by using more than one cam profile. The VTC changes the phase of the intake camshaft via oil pressure. It changes the intake valve timing continuously.
VTEC
The VTEC system changes the cam profile to correspond to the engine speed. It maximizes torque at low engine speed and output at high engine speed. The low lift cam is used at low engine speeds, and the high lift cam is used at high engine speeds.
VTC
The VTC system makes continuous intake valve timing changes based on operating conditions. Intake valve timing is optimized to allow the engine to produce maximum power. Cam angle is advanced to obtain the EGR effect and reduce pumping loss. The intake valve is closed quickly to reduce the entry of the air/fuel mixture into the intake port and improve the charging effect. The system reduces the cam advance at idle, stabilizes combustion, and reduces engine speed. If a malfunction occurs on the VTEC system, the VTC system control is disabled and the valve timing is fixed at the fully retarded position.
| Driving Condition | VTC Control | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Light-load | Base Position | For stable combustion the cam angle is retarded, and reduces the entry of exhaust gas into the cylinder. |
| Medium/high-load | Advance Control | Cam phase angle is controlled to optimize valve timing, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. |
| High speed | Advance-Base Position | To reduce pumping loss, the intake valve is closed quickly. This gives the air/fuel mixture a charging effect that helps to maximize engine power. |