Explain VVT-i
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I know that many of our cars have VVT-i which I understand is Variable Valve Timing - intelligent. My questions are what is it? What does it do? How does it work? It seems to be highly sought after so how common is it? If it is rare, did I get lucky that both of my GS cars have it? I have performed a search on this but I obviously have not found my answers.
#2
Lexus Connoisseur
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by LexTPOP
I know that many of our cars have VVT-i which I understand is Variable Valve Timing - intelligent. My questions are what is it? What does it do? How does it work? It seems to be highly sought after so how common is it? If it is rare, did I get lucky that both of my GS cars have it? I have performed a search on this but I obviously have not found my answers.
"VVT-i continually optimizes intake valve timing over a broad range of engine speeds. It increases torque at lower speeds and horsepower at higher speeds to improve engine performance and fuel economy, as well as help reduce emissions."
#3
Lexus Connoisseur
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Here are a few more articles that explain what and how Variable Valve Timing works...
http://www.streetracersonline.com/ar...amshafts/3.php
http://www.billzilla.org/vvtvtec.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft6.htm
http://www.ukcar.com/features/tech/Engine/vv/vvt_3.htm
http://www.streetracersonline.com/ar...amshafts/3.php
http://www.billzilla.org/vvtvtec.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft6.htm
http://www.ukcar.com/features/tech/Engine/vv/vvt_3.htm
#4
Pole Position
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Missouri
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=114233
This was easy to find try the search function
oh and it was a sticky
Ben
This was easy to find try the search function
oh and it was a sticky
Ben
#5
Driver
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I did try the search and I did not find that thread. Thank you guys for the info. That helps. Again, how common is it? Approximately what percentage of 2nd gen GSs have VVT-i? Does it add to the value significantly if the car has it?
I do see now why I did not find the thread. I was looking specifically in the GS forum as I was not interested in what it did for other models but in hindsight, the explaination could be anywhere.
I do see now why I did not find the thread. I was looking specifically in the GS forum as I was not interested in what it did for other models but in hindsight, the explaination could be anywhere.
Last edited by LexTPOP; 02-15-06 at 09:29 PM.
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post