A system and method for selecting one of first and second camshafts in an engine is provided. The first and second camshafts control air flow communicating with the first and second cylinders, respectively, of the engine. The engine includes a crankshaft being driven by first and second pistons with the first and second cylinders. The method includes determining which of the first and second camshafts is moving at a faster rate of movement toward a first scheduled phase angle with respect to the crankshaft. Finally, the method includes selecting one of the first and second camshafts having the faster rate of movement for reducing engine torque fluctuations.