Glossary / General

dual overhead cam

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Dual overhead cam means there are two camshafts in the engine's cylinder head, which helps the engine breathe better and perform more efficiently than engines with just one camshaft.

Technical Definition

A dual overhead cam (DOHC) engine has two camshafts per cylinder head, allowing for better airflow and more precise control of the engine's valves. This design can enhance performance and efficiency compared to single overhead cam (SOHC) engines.

Hear It Discussed

"It had a hemispherical combustion chambers, dual overhead cam shafts, which was really the big thing that was in the end of the time when a single overhead cam was a big deal."
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