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#275546 Sep 14, 11:45pm
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DOHC = Double over head cam
SOHC = single over head cam

What is this thing and what does it do?

amtemp #275547 Sep 14, 11:52pm
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dikitzaps
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cams push the valves

valves let air in and out of the engine


more cams = more valves = more efficiency and power.

thats it in lamens terms... i could write an essay on cams if i had the time and modivation.

spaztikid #275548 Sep 14, 11:56pm
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thats "motivation" grin rofl

amtemp #275549 Sep 15, 12:00am
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dikitzaps
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yeah... i saw that but i wasnt motivated enough to change it...


but you get the point on what cams do.

spaztikid #275550 Sep 15, 12:06am
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