Video of the day: What if humans had VTEC?

For those who’re unfamiliar with the infamous sound of a VTEC (yo) cam changeover, here’s a short clip. It’s a Civic fitted with Honda’s B16A motor – a 185hp (137kW) 1.6-litre, with quite an aggressive VTEC cam profile. Notice how the mundane engine note changes to a shriller, more-urgent howl as it passes the 5 000RPM mark.

Now, with an example of what VTEC sounds like, imagine what it would be like if humans were fitted with this Jekyll-and-Hyde camshaft system. We think this guy knows quite well.