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Re: Variable valve timing in Diesel
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 12/6/2006

Matt,

My understanding of VVT is that it extends the torque curve over a wider RPM range. For example, retarding the intake-valve timing will increase volumetric efficiency, hence torque, at higher RPMs. Since diesels in general operate over a narrower RPM r... Login to read more.