well being that you can adjust how the engine makes power its beneficial in many ways. Especially in having a DOHC. We can mix and match how we want the degreeing to be set on. Biggest ordeal from the start is making sure you're setup on the correct center-line. If you aren't...your timing is all out of its parameters and power and efficiency is thrown right out the window. You have really no ability on stock cams (newer versions have a slight degree-ability) in doing anything like you can do with an adjustable cam gear. Thats where Timz was stating you have to rely on VTC to compensate. Honestly I'd rather have an adjustable gear any day over a stock system.