this quote is proof that you have no idea how effective VTEC is in all actuality. The technology was developed over 20 years ago and is still in use today. How exactly is that not a hugely successful development? BTW, Honda uses variable cam phasing as well. Nobody else would have bothered using it unless a company stepped forward and proved that a variable valvetrain was a cost-effective way to provide both fuel economy and performance in a simple, easily implemented package. They didn't do it for noise or any bullshit like that. Go find another useless quote to put in your signature and leave the tech knowledge to the intelligent people.