For Sale vtec soleniods

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  1. FyrFytrRyn

    FyrFytrRyn RTB to a WNL

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    vtec solenoids, 2 off a 2003 civic. fits other years, but dont know what they are. make offers.
     
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    what kind of solenoids, and what are they used for on the vehicle.
     
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    they bolt to the back of the head, control the oil flow. they have little screens in them. my 03 kept throwing a code for a vtec soleniod. ended up being the computer. now i dont need them.[​IMG]
     
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    Vtec solenoids control cam duration by monitoring oil pressure. Cams are staged or have different profiles and are rotated with oil pressure increase. Valves stay open longer depending on the oil pressure. Its dependent on a few factors. High Rpm long cam duration, low rpm less cam duration.
     
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    cool I will ask my buddy at work he is tweaking one.
     
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    thanks for that, i just knew it made the car accel faster after like 4300 revs.
     
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