SOHC or OHV

[<<MONOCHROMOUS>>]

which is better? i have a 98 SOHC, what kind of horsepower am i looking at? i know what SOHC means, what does OHV mean, and what do they both "mean" specifically.

 

[Alec]

The OHV makes 155-160 (dept on year)
The SOHC makes ~205-210 (dept on year)

OHV: overhead valve?

I think the diff between the two is where the cam is located and how it actuates the valves and injectors.

I'm probably wrong, though.

 

[ilikedellcomputers]

Thumbs up for the OHV!! Two thumbs up for the SOHC! I drive a 95` so I have a V6 OHV (Overhead Valve) I love it, it works hard for me, and I really, really push it!! It's German made, so that makes me feel a lot better regarding reliability! As for the SOHC, I have driven one, nice power, just not sure about the whole reliability thing, heard about some cam problems.... but anyway!


Alec, you got all the information straight, don't see a flaw in logic!!

Peter