What is VTEC and How Does it Work?

I've been editing some full length video this week and I came across this bit from a car I worked on last spring. The animations are courtesy Honda Motor Company, thanks guys. I think the title is self explanatory and I hope the video makes it a little clearer for those who are curious about this system and how it works. I've had a couple of requests for this and I hope this answers those questions.

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ETCG

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[maddpepe313]

VTEC just kicked in yo

[tiebo0]

@TheLastMag Oh, 1997? Honda started using it in 1983.

[JonTheSicilian]

@xbryan666x b20 and k24 engines have more torque than hp. If you do not know what you're talking about then why talk?

[xbryan666x]

VTEC stands for Virtually Torque-less Economy Car

[Enigma758]

Nice explanation of the "how" of VTEC, but it would also be good to explain the "why". In other words why should someone be excited about VTEC, performance, fuel economy, engine life, etc...

[jvanegas14]

@nata911 yes. if you over rev the engine.

[rodriguez4548]

Check out my channel!!!

[DidYouSeeTheSunrise]

lol at knowning that all the asian ricers are on here so they won't stutter next time somebody asks them if they actually know what vtec means. Was told by friend that only hondas have variable valve timing. lol.....

[poopitypaintsh]

@hernandadmx my brother had a 1986 honda civic si hatch running aa B16a1 that has smoked a 2003 v8 stang

[hernandadmx]

@PatSchemly hahaha NICE lol

[hernandadmx]

@TheLastMag vtec was invented like in 85 or even before

[hernandadmx]

@poopitypaintsh v6 mustangs...