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This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract ABSTRACT Camless Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technologies have been known for improving fuel economy, reducing emissions, and enhancing ...

Worldwide, Honda enthusiasts invest hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on their powerplants to extract the utmost in power and reliability. Whether they opt to keep their Honda naturally aspirated, ...

There is so much going on with internal combustion engines (ICEs) these days, it can give you a headache just reading about them. That's why we do the research for you and then cram it into bite-size ...

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Performance is all about pushing the envelope. As camshafts become more aggressive in the search for more power, these lobes make life increasingly difficult for valvesprings. This may seem like a ...

Every aspect of an engine is a compromise: torque for horsepower, efficiency for emissions, performance for fuel economy, compression for octane tolerance. During the evolution of the internal ...

Valve train improvements are an important part of the continued efficiency advancements of internal combustion engines. Today's electronics allow more precise control and different approaches to valve ...