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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hello! I've used the search and haven't found what I was looking for. Can someone explain to me how the variocam plus works? Does it control the intake side, exhaust side, both sides? Is it continuously variable or is there a cross over point? Is it based on RPM, vacuum, or throttle position, some combination of these? Please try to explain it to me like I'm not a mechanic or engineer. Thanks! Oh yea, my car is an '02 C2 Andy

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Andy, Check this to see if you have read this Link . Looks pretty intense. I have not waded thru it yet. RB

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Thanks for posting the link so I didnt have to explain it.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

You are awesome! Exactly what I was looking for. andy

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Thanks for the enlightenment! I thought I kinda knew before...but not enough.

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