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clancey
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Re: Stupid DOHC question Mon, 24 November 2003 13:43 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
For starters you can do a hell of a lot more tuning wise with two independant inlet and exhaust cams.

Head designs are a hell of a lot better in the DOHC variety, they flow more. A lot of SOHC engines are non-crossflow as well, which is a killer for decent flow in comparision.

Also things like the spark plugs are in better position. You don't need rocker gear in a DOHC engine and can just use shims which directly open the valves.

Plus the later engines start using VVT and shit like that.
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Read Message   Stupid DOHC question ShrakaMon, 24 November 2003 13:13
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