VVA

abbreviationStandard termAutomotive

An engine technology that alters the lift, duration, or timing of the intake and exhaust valves.

Variable Valve Actuation encompasses systems that dynamically change how and when an engine's valves open. By adjusting the cam profile or using camless electro-hydraulic actuators, VVA optimizes airflow into the cylinders across different RPM ranges. This maximizes high-end horsepower while maintaining low-end torque and fuel efficiency.

Heard on the job

The VVA solenoids are clogged with sludge, so it's stuck in the low-lift profile and has zero power on the highway.