The i - VTEC indicator illuminates when the VTEC system shifts from low to high -
rpm cam profiles, and the rev - limit indicator's array of six lights illuminate sequentially as engine speed rises.
Not exact matches
Most cars nowadays have some sort of variable
cam that allows different
profiles for low and high
RPM.
In a nutshell (paraphrasing the Wikipedia article), you have two
cam profiles, one designed for low -
RPM operation and fuel efficiency, the second (taller
cam) for performance.
So vtec's switch between two distinct
cam profiles which is selected by the ecu depending on the
RPM.
In basic form, the single
cam lobe and follower / rocker arm of a conventional engine is replaced with a locking multi-part rocker arm and two
cam profiles: one optimized for low -
RPM stability and fuel efficiency, and the other designed to maximize high -
RPM power output.
For low -
rpm torque, the solenoid valve is opened near the end of the
cam profile, leading to early intake valve closing.
The
cam lobe
profile selected for engine speeds below 3000
rpm has a duration of 214 degrees and lifts the valves 5.5 mm.
As engine
rpm builds past 4800
rpm, the VTEC system transitions to a high - lift, long - duration intake
cam profile for superior high -
rpm engine power.
As engine
rpm builds, VTEC transitions to a high - lift, long - duration
cam profile for improved high -
rpm engine output.
Above 5,800
rpm, the intake and exhaust valves are operated by high - lift, long - duration
cam profiles, for maximum high
rpm horsepower.
As engine
rpm builds past 5,350
rpm, the i - VTEC system transitions to a high - lift, long - duration intake
cam profile for superior high -
rpm engine power.
As engine speed builds past 5,000
rpm, the VTEC system transitions to a high - lift, long - duration intake
cam profile for superior high -
rpm engine power.