DIY_EFI Digest V5 #42

[Greg Hermann]

>I have talked to several GM engineers and the solenoid replacement of
>camshafts has been and is in the development stages.  The major stumbling
>block is the fact that to operate the solenoids they need about 32 volts and
>the car companies do not want the expense of changing all the electrical
>systems in the car .
>
The 32 volt--or higher-electrical systems are coming, and soon. Betcha they
happen LONG before solenoid operated engine valves!

Also betcha that the first engines with anything resembling solenoid
operated valves are about as long lived and popular as the Vega engines
were!

Greg


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