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VVT

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:53 pm
by Chambo211
Sorry if I'm being really thick :oops: and it may be an obvious answer but could somebody tell me what the VVT stands for please.
Don't forget I'm still a newbie so go easy on me ;)

Re: VVT

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:15 pm
by Chambo211
Many thanks for that.
Sooooooo...........What does it do?

Re: VVT

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:27 pm
by WebCode
On the Megane it is an On/Off system.. When the engine revs reach 1,500 the inlet camshaft is retarded by 6 degrees. This gives increased valve "overlap" and increased power output.

Re: VVT

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:31 pm
by andywills
WebCode wrote:On the Megane it is an On/Off system.. When the engine revs reach 1,500 the inlet camshaft is retarded by 6 degrees. This gives increased valve "overlap" and increased power output.


err...what he said

Re: VVT

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:52 pm
by Chambo211
Thanks alot for that guys! :rock