SFI SYSTEM


  1. FUNCTION


    1. The Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) system is designed to control the intake and exhaust camshafts within a range of 40° and 35° respectively (of crankshaft angle) to provide valve timing that is optimally suited to the engine operating conditions. This improves torque in all the speed ranges as well as increasing fuel economy, and reducing exhaust emissions.

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      *1 Cam Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Bank 1 Exhaust Side) *2 Cam Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Bank 1 Intake Side)
      *3 Camshaft Position Sensor (Bank 1 Exhaust Side) *4 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
      *5 Cam Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Bank 2 Intake Side) *6 Camshaft Position Sensor (Bank 2 Exhaust Side)
      *7 Cam Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Bank 2 Exhaust Side) *8 Camshaft Position Sensor (Bank 2 Intake Side)
      *9 Crank Position Sensor *10 Camshaft Position Sensor (Bank 1 Intake Side)
      *11 ECM *12

      Intake Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly


      • Throttle Position Sensor

    2. The dual VVT-i system delivers excellent benefits in the different operating conditions as shown in the table below.


      1. During Idling

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        *1 Earliest Timing (EX)
        *2 TDC
        *3 Latest Timing (IN)
        *4 BDC
        Objective Effect
        Eliminating overlap reduces blow back to the intake side.

        • Stabilized idle speed

        • Better fuel economy

      2. At Light Load

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        *1 To Advance Side (EX)
        *2 TDC
        *3 To Retard Side (IN)
        *4 BDC
        Objective Effect
        Eliminating overlap reduces blow back to the intake side. Ensured engine stability

      3. At Medium Load

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        *1 To Advance Side (IN)
        *2 TDC
        *3 To Retard Side (EX)
        *4 BDC
        Objective Effect
        Increasing overlap increases internal EGR, reducing pumping losses.

        • Better fuel economy

        • Improved emission control

      4. In Low to Medium Speed Range with Heavy Load

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        *1 TDC
        *2 To Retard Side (EX)
        *3 To Advance Side (IN)
        *4 BDC
        Objective Effect
        Advancing the intake valve closing timing improves volumetric efficiency. Improved torque in low to medium speed range

      5. In High Speed Range with Heavy Load

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        *1 TDC
        *2 To Retard Side (IN)
        *3 To Advance Side (EX)
        *4 BDC
        Objective Effect
        Retarding the intake valve closing timing improves volumetric efficiency. Improved output

      6. At Low Temperatures

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        *1 TDC
        *2 Earliest Timing (EX)
        *3 Latest Timing (IN)
        *4 BDC
        Objective Effect
        Eliminating overlap reduces blow back to the intake side to stabilize the idle speed during fast idle.

        • Stabilized fast idle speed

        • Better fuel economy

      7. Starting the Engine/Stopping the Engine

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        *1 TDC
        *2 Earliest Timing (EX)
        *3 Latest Timing (IN)
        *4 BDC
        Objective Effect
        Eliminating overlap reduces blow back to the intake side. Improved startability