Surprisingly, the Z / 28's ultra-sophisticated Dynamic
Suspension Spool Valve suspension system was chosen for exactly the same reason.
They're Dynamic Suspensions
Spool Valve dampers from Multimatic, and they use a set of unique, proprietary fluctuating orifices to flow fluid through the shock tubes to better control both soft and harsh compressions and rebounds.
«The ZR2 takes the capable Colorado platform to a new level with a dizzying array of modifications including front and rear electric differential lockers, Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions
Spool Valve shocks, a 2 - inch - taller ride height, 3.5 - inch - wider track width, additional skidplating, 31 - inch tires, and many more off - road - centric goodies.
In fact, the last General Motors vehicle to
use spool valve dampers was the fifth - generation Camaro Z / 28.
This is the first off - road application
of spool valve shocks, which have a rich yet relatively short history in F1 race cars, supercars, and high - end track - day brawlers.
The ZR2 is the first - ever application of
Spool Valves in anything outside supercars and dedicated racecars.
However, the biggest performance upgrade on the ZR2 is its
DSSV Spool Valve dampers from Multimatic.
Underpinning it all is a pushrod suspension backed up with Multimatic - sourced Dynamic Suspension
Spool Valve adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars, along with driver - adjustable ABS and variable traction control.
On the Z / 28, a pair of self -
piloted spool valves control fluid through tuned port shapes instead of traditional deflected disc dampers, improving the damper's precision and predictability.
This setup creates a position
sensitive spool valve damper that is specifically meant to absorb high levels of energy associated with off - road use, but only when it's needed.
Both the low - pressure and high - pressure
rotary spool valves (i.e. LPSV and HPSV) are responsible for transferring oil to or from the hydraulic cylinder.
Chevy has experience
with spool valve shocks, though, as the fifth - generation Chevy Camaro Z / 28 used them.
The iVCT system uses a hydraulically
actuated spool valve that can rotate the intake camshafts up to 40 degrees within a half - second.
In response, an electric
spool valve opens to route pressurized oil to small pistons within the intake - valve rocker arms.
Unlike the Z / 28, the ZR2 gains a
third spool valve to achieve optimized suspension control needed for extreme off - road situations.
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several spool valve is parallel each with a progressively stiffer spring such that they came on in order.
Three oil passages inside the rocker shaft receive oil from an
external spool valve (controlled by the ECU based mostly on throttle and rpm).
This is initiated by an electronically actuated
oil spool valve, which send oil pressure to the lifter actuators, which then move the engagement pins into place above the valve stem, allowing the remaining two valves to open.
Despite the Multimatic system's (manufactured right here in Canada, by the way)
advanced spool valve damping adjustment mechanism, Al Oppenheiser, the Camaro's chief engineer, says the DSSV system was chosen over the ZL1's Magnetic Ride Control mainly because it reduces weight.
The Multimatic system uses pre-tensioned spring -
loaded spool valves that control the flow of oil in and out of the shocks.
The injectors feature new injector coils, new harness assemblies, a new electrical connector and a
redesigned spool valve to help prevent stiction.
They are the first off - road shocks to feature position - sensitive
spool valve technology, making the truck equally adept on and off the road.
During extreme off - road use, a third, piston -
mounted spool valve delivers additional, uniquely tuned, compression damping.
Their aluminum bodies each house two
spool valves providing both compression and rebound damping optimized for everyday driving.
Compared to deflected - disk valving common on most dampers, the ZR2
employs spool valves that offer increased precision and manufacturing repeatability along with enhanced ride and handling performance both on - and off - road.
This is also the first
time spool valve shocks have been used in an off - road application.
The Colorado ZR2 combines increased ground clearance, a wider track, and locking differentials with high -
tech Spool Valve shock absorbers to overcome high - speed obstacles.
The track - derived suspension had anti-dive geometry, Dynamic
Suspension Spool Valve adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars from Multimatic, driver - adjustable ABS and traction control and a mid-mounted Xtrac six - speed sequential gearbox.
The company is famous for its racing expertise, and for making an innovative shock absorber
using spool valves that are used in the hard - core, off - road Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and other applications.
The upgraded Multimatic
DSSV spool valve shocks, JounceShocks, experimental rear suspension setup, and the upsized tires all worked to make the race truck feel like a true dual - sport truck.
™ The dampers rely upon a pair of self -
piloted spool valves to control fluid through tuned port shapes rather than conventional deflected disc dampers.
Higher or lower pressures control the movement
of spool valves, which engage or disengage clutches and brake bands.
The system comprises two
rotary spool valves, two phase shifters, a single - acting spring - return hydraulic actuator for each engine valve, and a hydraulic power unit.
Out back, the Colorado's traditional leaf springs are matched
with spool valve dampers placed on opposing sides of the solid axle.
A revised suspension gets 85 percent stiffer front springs, 65 percent stiffer rear springs, stiffer bushings and Dynamic Suspensions
Spool Valve dampers from Multimatic.
The Aston Martin Vulcan uses a pushrod - style suspension with Dynamic Suspension
Spool Valve (DSSV) dampers from Multimatic, which incidentally are also used on the Chevrolet Camaro Z / 28.
As does the Ford GT, the Camaro 1LE uses Multimatic's Dynamic Suspension
Spool Valve, DSSV, damper technology front and rear.
The jolt here is the result of the GT's hydraulic active suspension, which is comprised of pushrods, torsion bars, actuators, springs, and Ford GT constructor Multimatic's Dynamic Suspension
Spool Valve (DSSV) dampers.
When the governor pressure is high enough it will overcome the spring and slide
the spool valve over turning off first gear and turning on second gear.
The transmission uses
spool valves to shift.
(Later auto vehicles have micro processors and solonoids to activate
the spool valves.)
The spring pressure plus the throttle pressure is now great enough to overcome the governor pressure and slide
the spool valve back to turn off second gear and turn of firs gear.
The valve body (housing that contains
the spool valves) constantly got more complicated with shuttle valves and accumulators and other things to improve the shift quality.
The spool valve is held in the first gear position with a spring.