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50 degree cam angles safely on JDM Civic Type R

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:03 pm
by dellas
Can I run 50 degree cam angles safely on FD2 JDM Civic Type R(no piston to valve contact)?
If not what is the maximum safe cam angle?

Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:40 am
by Hondata
The VTC mechanical stop, rather than the ECU, limits the maximum cam angle and prevents valve/piston contact. In a stock vehicle the VTC will run to 50 degrees for VTC cleaning.

VTC Cleaning

Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:35 am
by dellas
Hondata wrote:The VTC mechanical stop, rather than the ECU, limits the maximum cam angle and prevents valve/piston contact. In a stock vehicle the VTC will run to 50 degrees for VTC cleaning.
Thanks, that clears that up for me....

What do you mean by "VTC cleaning"?

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:46 am
by Hondata
The ECU 'cleans' the VTC solenoid by going to full advance a few times per drving cycle.

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:46 am
by rensoyka
man, the stuff I learn on this site is farking amazing.