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I tried at least a dozen search terms on CL and on google with no luck other than the default intellexual faq page blanket response. There is some information about model year to year changes, and I know the VVTi motor has more power and more torque and different valving etc. Is anything else different? I thought I read something a few years ago about the alternator or power steering being rearranged, but I might have just fantasized that after changing the alternator 3 times on my old SC before I realized my power steering pump was leaking onto it lulz.

Anyone?

 

vvti has a front facing intake manifold & coil on plug ignition. it has a 5 speed automatic transmission & lower differential gear ratio.

 

Ok so everything below the head is the same? Thanks!

 

no cp is higher, rods weaker, different crank sensor, maybe other changes

 

check lextreme.com

i cannot access the pg now to supply the url due to my job's security network

but lextreme has a detailed page comparing the vvti to non-vvti 1uz