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Originally posted by legion
In theory, it is possible to eliminate the camshaft and have the engine computer directly control the valves. This would create an engine where valve timing could be continuously tuned to either peak power or peak efficiency, and move between both seemlessly.
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I've sometimes wondered the same thing. I knew about the F1 hydraulic system. But an electromagnetic system would seem simpler IMO. In theory, if you could control the valves with the ECU, would it also be possible to eliminate the throttle and control the RPM's using valve timing and spark?
1967 R50/2: That's a very cool link!