Sentences with phrase «cam engines rather»

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A variable valve timing mechanism is also added for the intake valves, but it alters the cam phasing and valve opening timing continuously rather than altering the valve lift at a preset engine speed as in the CPS mechanism.

The new engine cover and a rather small «Jota» logo mounted on the rear fascia were the only visible differences on the outside when comparing the Jota specs to the original Diablo SE30 model, but especially in the engine bay the real difference was visible, the famous V12 engine was tuned to nearly 600 Bhp by reprogramming the ECU electronic injection system, installing a pressure plate that required new gaskets for the intake plenums, lighter cranks and different cams... the result was a racing engine for road use.

The engine, in a somewhat dubious industry first, use a variable valve - timing system on its overhead valves rather than on overhead cams, but this ultimately seems like more trouble than it's worth.