VTEC stands for "variable valve timing and lift electronic control." I guess Honda knew VTEC was easier to say than VVTALEC and it probably looks better as a sticker on the side of a car. VTEC allows for differing cam profiles, meaning different valve lift and duration, depending on the engine RPM. This video will dissect a Honda Civic Type R engine to show the ins and outs of how VTEC works. The Type R, unlike many previous performance Honda engines, only has VTEC on the exhaust side, with just

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K24/K20 VTEC. Stage 2.2. Rev limit? Optional.Built to scream. Tuned to hit.Only shifts above 9k.Engine Animation specially made for car owner @om4r_ek24Thanks for the commissions🫱🏼‍🫲🏽#honda #ek9 #hondaek9 #hondacivic #civic #ek #civicEK #ek4 #hondacivicek #k20 #k24 #typeR #kswap #vtec #engine #engineanimation #racing #performance #tuning #petrolhead #motorsport #horsepower #turbo #turbocharged #carlifestyle #carculture #carmodification #modification #jdm #initialclip | Initial Clip