vvt-i

vvt-i, or variable valve timing with intelligence, is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by toyota, similar to the i-vtec technology by honda. the toyota vvt-i system replaces the toyota vvt offered starting in 1991 on the 4a-ge 20-valve engine. the vvt system is a 2-stage hydraulically controlled cam phasing system.

vvt-i, introduced in 1996, varies the timing of the intake valves by adjusting the relationship between the camshaft drive (belt, scissor-gear or chain) and intake camshaft. engine oil pressure is applied to an actuator to adjust the camshaft position. in 1998, “dual” vvt-i (adjusts both intake and exhaust camshafts) was first introduced in the rs200 altezza’s 3s-ge engine. dual vvt-i is also found in toyota’s new generation v6 engine, the 3.5l 2gr-fe v6. this engine can be found in the avalon, rav4, and camry in the us, the aurion in australia, and various models in j-pan, including the estima. dual vvt-i is also used in the toyota corrola (1,6 dual vvt-i 124bhp). other dual vvt-i engines include the upcoming 1.8l 2zr-fe i4, which will see implementation in toyota’s next generation of compact vehicles. scion tc’s also have vvt-i which hit at about 3500 rpms. by adjusting the valve timing, engine start and stop occur virtually unnoticeable at minimum compression, and fast heating of the catalytic converter to its light-off temperature is possible, thereby reducing hc emissions considerably.
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