Is the VVT-I underrated?

Revving higher has no disadvantages, stockman.

Vtec, VVTL or Mivec are buzzwords.
Fighting over names without reffering to exact engine is stupid
Systems vary from very simple to super complicated ones while carrying the same name.
t. Mitsu engine owner with very basic "mivec" that only rotates intake cam just a little bit (1) and has nothing in common with full blown advanced mivecs (2).

Anyway even basic variable valve timing that I have is a great improvement in my opinion. For people that never drove one: On low revs car feels like it has 5000rpm redline, nice low end torque, from 4000rpm up it feels completely different and pulls nicely to 6500rpm.

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You essentially just agreed with me and supported my point, VVT-i isn't underrated simply because it's an entry level system which does nothing that hasn't been done before for decades.

Nah, don't flatten yourself
Dunno much about how VVT-i werks and If there are any variations like with mivecs so I am not hopping on your meme bandwagon just to trigger toyota drivers.
If someone benchraces fixed timing engine to variable timing one by comparing only hp/torque numbers then yes vtecs,mivecs,vvt-i are underrated. Idiots can't even read basic hp/torque curves.

Only vtec makes difference you can feel.

Can't feel shit with vvt-i.

With bmw vanos only thing I felt was difference in my pocket when shit broke down.

yeah but 1zz is 100kg and 2zz is 15kg heavier.
It is a great swap since it stays true to the original while adding an insanely nice high redline and makes 100hp per litre While being all around stronger and more reliable engine that can be boosted to shit and back wtihout breaking.
But 140hp is more than enough for my car and I dont see a reason to get a new engine in the car is plenty fast, why make it fasterer when it is perfect for learning right now? So I can benchrace on some anonymous image board full of retards?

If my 1zz blows I'll fucking jump to 2zz the first instant.

I have VVTLI in my Celica, I love it to death.

i honestly do feel avcs and vvtl kick in with my ez30

vvti is proven for lower end torque and a flatter torque curve in general. The difference isn't earth shattering but its there and its a very simple system(for 1jz its just 2 wires and oil pressure)

"number or configuration of pistons or rotors doesn't matter, all engines are the same shit, its just using internal combustion"