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Old 09-27-2013, 08:46 AM   #20
riverside986
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Since I'm a novice to this subject of the Porsche Variocam, wonder if Jake might give me an estimate of approximately the rpm the Variocam might be actuated on the 2004 Boxster S under conditions of relatively light load. Are the "later cars" the 2003-4 models of the 986? Searching the topic (this forum and rennlist) brings a bewildering variety of opinions ranging from 1500 to 4200 rpm.
Just to clarify things, I should add that Jake did send a PM: "No, cars post 2003 have 3 chain engines with load sensitive- constantly variable adjustment".

Thanks, Jake. I should have guessed that's why Porsche called this version "Continuous Variocam." So for me there's clearly no simple formula for avoiding the engaging or disengaging the Variocam feature based on rpms.
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