Computer Controlled Valve Timing

[Bob Nell]

While at the 96 Detroit SAE Convention I picked up a brochure from
a company named Aura.
Their EVA's (Electromagnetic Valve Actuators) Look like just what you're
looking for.

Aura Systems, Inc.
2335 Alaska Avenue
El Segundo, CA 90245
310/643-5300
FAX 310/643-8719

They had some other interesting products as well...


At 06:43 PM 3/27/96 -0800, you wrote:
>        First off, introductions. My name is Terry Faugno. I work in San
>Diego, California at a company called Qualcomm Inc. We researched,
>developed, and are now marketing digital cellular telephony equipment. My
>interest in DIY EFI is based on a passion for performance, and a love of
>tinkering.
>        My ultimate goal is to find a Porsche 911/912 or 944 or a 924,
>install either a Buick 231 V6 or a small block Chevy engine, and fabricate a
>SMPI fuel delivery system, super or turbocharger, and, as you'll read below,
>a constantly variable valvetrain system. My desire is to see how much
>horsepower can be derived from a smallish engine (300 CID maximum), without
>sacrificing engine longevity. I selected the Porsche body(ies) as it has an
>inbuilt capability for high performance, and they're quite stylish to boot.
>
>        Now the off-topic, but related post mentioned in the subject header:
>
>         I've heard rumours that a company somewhere had developed a system 
>that replaces camshafts with computer controlled solenoids to actuate the
>valve train. Has anyone here heard the same, or know a logical point to
>start searching from? From a performance standpoint, one could program a
>limitless variety of "virtual camshaft" profiles, like Honda's VTEC, or any
>of the available variable valve timing schemes. Only more so, as one is not
>limited to 2 profiles.
>        That's the gist of my question. Thank you in advance for any
>information that any of the subscribers to this list might provide.
>
>                        Thanx,
>                         Terry
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