It gives
the engine the idle quality of a true muscle car without the need for periodic lash adjustments.
Not exact matches
The EPA has long been involved in pollution reduction and air
quality improvement by testing and creating alternatives to
engine idling of the 15.5 million trucks estimated to be operating in the U.S.
With dual - independent VVA, these
engines can now benefit from overlap control and significantly improved
idle quality at low speed.
Idle quality was improved by cutting valve overlap by 30 % (this had already been used on 2.2 Turbo I and II
engines in 1988).
The low valve lift cam profile is used at low to mid
engine speeds to maintain
idling quality and reduce emissions, while the high lift cam profile is used when the
engine is spinning at mid to high
engine speeds improve peak horsepower and torque.
A cast - iron
engine block is matched with a durable rotating assembly that delivers a pump - gas - friendly 9.0:1 compression ratio, as well as a smooth hydraulic roller camshaft that complements power delivery with a great
idle quality.