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What triggers the Vario-Cam to engage?

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YOUR RESEARCHWhat triggers the Vario-Cam to engage?

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The control unit determines the current position of the camshaft in relation to the crankshaft (actual angle) using the engine speed and hall sensor signal.

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The control unit determines the current position of the camshaft in relation to the crankshaft (actual angle) using the engine speed and hall sensor signal.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm wondering if modifying your car can effect when Vario-Cam kicks in. Is it the computer? Do you have to be full throttle? Or is it based on RPM? Any info would be great Thanks, Mike

POST 2Original post

I don't know the answer for Porsche, but I do know that there are various piggyback boxes for Hondas to send the VTEC engagement signal at different engine speeds. I'd guess that something similar should be possible for us.

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"The camshaft adjuster is based on the principle of a vane cell adjuster. The control unit determines the current position of the camshaft in relation to the crankshaft (actual angle) using the engine speed and hall sensor signal. The position control in the control unit receives the desired angle via the programmed map values (engine speed, load, engine temperature). If the desired angle and actual angle differ, a controller in the Motronic actuates the 4-way proportioning valve to the desired position."

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Mine "kicks in" at about 3,200 RPM and is most noticable in 2nd gear.

POST 7Original post

can using a "thick" oil like 5W50 (vs 0W40) inhibit variocam activation or delay it at all?

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