DOHC vs SOHC vs OHV - Which Is Best?

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How do camshafts and valves work? The differences between DOHC, SOHC, and OHV or pushrod valve trains is explained. How the valves are related to each, and how each works. I will also speak of advantages of each of the valve trains. Dual overhead cams (DOHC), singles overhead cams (SOHC), and overhead valves (OHV).
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    5 жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    4 жыл бұрын

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    4 жыл бұрын

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    4 жыл бұрын

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    @rene5853

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe this was 9-10 years ago

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    @DEADmetal39 жыл бұрын

    Nice drawings. I like the funny robot in the middle.

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    @namelessman6426

    8 жыл бұрын

    hahahahaha

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    @daemonllama78

    7 жыл бұрын

    Scrolled down looking for this comment haha

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    @franciscojavierrivera7962

    7 жыл бұрын

    daemonllama78 same here

  • @thatoneweirdkid7385

    @thatoneweirdkid7385

    7 жыл бұрын

    Žilvinas Deveika it's not a funny robot! It's a diagram of a cylinder with an SOHC valve-train!

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    @DEADmetal3

    7 жыл бұрын

    Aw snap. Why did you have to ruin it for me? : (

  • @mountainclimber48
    @mountainclimber485 жыл бұрын

    I’m a retired mechanical engineer. I worked with power systems for 42 years. Love these videos. Great teacher. Heartwarming to encounter a great young engineer!

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    5 жыл бұрын

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  • @Silent_Shadow

    @Silent_Shadow

    Жыл бұрын

    I am an engine Mechanic and certified technician for Ford. Were you a Ford engineer? Because if so....WE NEED TO HAVE A CHAT! Working on current Fords we hate the engineers 😆 🤣 😂

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained10 жыл бұрын

    OHC simply means overhead cams, which includes SOHC. Though both are fairly good at decently high RPM, DOHC will allow for a bit more control, thus helping at higher RPMs.

  • @Elmo_Fuddleputt
    @Elmo_Fuddleputt9 жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled across your videos for the first time and have watched several. Good stuff. I've been playing with cars for almost 40 years and you have cleared up some concepts for me. Thank you.

  • @EngineeringExplained

    @EngineeringExplained

    9 жыл бұрын

    Elmo Fuddleputt Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching. :)

  • @rezagrans1296

    @rezagrans1296

    6 жыл бұрын

    YoU recommend what tools necessary to 'play'around w/ a cylinder head

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    @sbfguy7793

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love your profile picture!

  • @CA-qv2cz

    @CA-qv2cz

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jesus Christ I hope you only worked on your personal vehicles

  • @wms1650

    @wms1650

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CA-qv2cz I don't know how a person with 40 years experience working on cars, even their personal cars only, could not understand OHV, SOHC and DOHC and the benefits of each design.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    Always a good time! Actually when I arrived in Maranello they were testing the 458 on the Fiorano circuit. This was in 2010 when the 458 was still brand new. Awesome sounds.

  • @NicholasWhiteley
    @NicholasWhiteley10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Good video. I just bought an SRT and wanted to understand the pushrods engine better. I know they're old fashioned but I wanted to understand their advantages as outside of the German v8s, pushrods seem very common still, regardless of age

  • @trumpisaconfirmedcuck5840

    @trumpisaconfirmedcuck5840

    Жыл бұрын

    Pushrod, SOHC, and DOHC all predate World War I though, so saying "one is old fashioned" is a bunch of garbage.

  • @kickyadick
    @kickyadick7 жыл бұрын

    I still remember I watched this one three years ago and I wanted to revisit it since the memory is a bit blurry...time files and look at how the channel has grown and how you have grown too, Jason. Happy to be a long time fan. Waiting for the shirt to be delivered btw.

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    @nuka561910 жыл бұрын

    Damn, this my new fav channel on KZread.

  • @EngineeringExplained

    @EngineeringExplained

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nickh3633
    @nickh36337 жыл бұрын

    Literally everything you say in your videos makes sense. I just wish that teachers could do the same. Great work!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Dual overhead cams, as discussed in the video, with variable valve timing (ability to alter the valve timing).

  • @sjeverett75
    @sjeverett758 жыл бұрын

    your sohc diagram reminds me of squidward from sponge Bob. good video, thanks.

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    @ilikecereal1567 жыл бұрын

    Even 5 years ago you were still a fuckin genius. P.S love your videos

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    @jagardina6 жыл бұрын

    I don't know why youtube suggested this old video but it's fun to see how far you've come in your production quality. Great information even though the audio and lighting were not optimum.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you're learning from them!

  • @fightingfalconfan
    @fightingfalconfan10 жыл бұрын

    Single Cam has two lobes per cylinder. Each opens and closes one valve. usually in a Single Cam setup it's two valves per cylinder. So for example a regular 4 cylinder has 8 valves. Each lobe will hit a valve. Either intake or exhaust. Hope this clears things up for you!

  • @acvn-hg9gy

    @acvn-hg9gy

    4 жыл бұрын

    The single overhead camshaft on my bike pushes 2 valves per cam, with a rocker that splits into 2 ends to push 2 valves. Was quiet a funny thing to find

  • @haroldtollison3363

    @haroldtollison3363

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not all sohc some have 3v

  • @fetfer13400

    @fetfer13400

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@haroldtollison3363 mine have 4v by cyl...honda 1.5L 16v SOHC

  • @electric7487

    @electric7487

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to point out that most heavy duty Diesel truck engines are SOHC (they're actually called "cam-in-head", but the cams are kind of "over the head" so it's really a moot point IMO) with 4 valves per cylinder, such as the C15, X15, and DD15. One lobe opens both intake valves, the other opens both exhaust valves. On C15's there are three lobes for every cylinder, and the rocker arms that the third (middle) lobes actuate push down on the injectors in order to build pressure in the injectors for injecting the fuel. As another example, Caterpillar's 13L and smaller engines (all Diesel) are pushrod engines but still have 4-valve valvetrains. Instead of the typical arrangement with intake valves being on the left or right and the exhaust valves being on the right or left, heavy duty OHV Diesel engines will typically have one intake valve and one exhaust valve on the left side and another intake and exhaust valve on the right. Many Cummins ISX engines came with DOHC setups, but it's not your typical DOHC engine with one cam for the intake valves and one cam for the exhaust valves. The ISX's with twin cams had one camshaft actuating all of the intake and exhaust valves with the other pushing on the injectors.

  • @codysavage4834

    @codysavage4834

    3 жыл бұрын

    Does it always have 2lobes per cylinder, or is it just alot more common?

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I'm surprised this hasn't been requested more frequently. Eventually!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    There's a chain or belt linking the crankshaft to the camshafts. It's geared 2:1 so for every two revolutions of the crankshaft, the camshaft rotates once.

  • @Shrootfarms
    @Shrootfarms11 жыл бұрын

    Extremely grateful for these videos youve made...I learned more in twenty minutes than ive learned in 6 years working at an auto parts store...You, my friend, are the best of the best!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Correct, and the costs are still relatively equal, with the Mustang getting slightly better highway fuel economy.

  • @meili7205
    @meili72055 жыл бұрын

    clear my confusion about relationship between cam and push rod.tks

  • @jerimiebrown351
    @jerimiebrown3512 жыл бұрын

    WOW just stumble into this on 6 Sept 2021. Nice to see how far you've come. You should do some retrospective videos blending your old videos with new style

  • @andrewfitzgerald2926
    @andrewfitzgerald29268 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, they are so educational and easy to follow and understand.Fitz

  • @farnoodshabafroozan4968
    @farnoodshabafroozan49685 жыл бұрын

    That was really useful and I really appreciate you, thanks bro

  • @EngineeringExplained

    @EngineeringExplained

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear it, thanks!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    I was actually shocked to find out that the current Honda Insight uses SOHC along with only 8 valves. To me it just looked like they're going backwards, but perhaps it was cost effective. It also has a relatively low (compared to competitive vehicles) compression ratio of 10.8:1.

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    @lard3794 жыл бұрын

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    @joeslimon True, but this depends on the layout as well. A dohc boxer engine will have a lower center of gravity than a "V" pushrod engine.

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    @consciouspirate10 жыл бұрын

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    @andypandyc10 жыл бұрын

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    @Snowkiller953Gaming3 жыл бұрын

    A bit late but I really like how you used the resources you had and created this video, it's so amazing and actually helpful, I hope your doing well 8 years later

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    You're welcome, keep me posted on the shop I'll make a visit. Good luck to you sir!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    You have better airflow - you bring in air, and push it out, more easily. This in turn can increase volumetric efficiency (especially at higher RPM), meaning you have more oxygen to use, and can make more efficient use of your cylinders.

  • @chistopherprior3039
    @chistopherprior30398 жыл бұрын

    Genuinely insightful- but why do odd (3/5) numbers of valves help smooth flow?

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Powerful words, thank you!!

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    7 жыл бұрын

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  • @Flies2FLL
    @Flies2FLL9 жыл бұрын

    Thoughts: * Semantics: Two valves per cylinder is NOT less efficient. It breathes less efficiently at high engine speeds, but it usually actually breathes more efficiently at low engine speeds. This depends on how the engine is tuned of course; I've read [cannot remember where, sorry] that a 4-valve system will only produce about 2-5% more ultimate peak power than a 2-valve system on top of the same block when both are maximized for lift and duration. In modern automotive use, 4-valve engines are primarily used because they can give the same high rpm breathing efficiency as a maximized 2-valve head while using less overlap and far lower lift, thus making it easier to meet emissions standards while still making the same ultimate horsepower. Thus the 4-valve head in street car use is there to meet emissions standards, not to make more power. * OHV or pushrod valve trains typically use more moving parts than a SOHC/DOHC valve train. This is why very high rpm engines invariably use OHC for valve operation. YES you can make a 10,000 rpm pushrod engine work. Try making it work for a production car, which has to run for 200,000 miles and has to be [most importantly!] CHEAP to produce. That's a tall order, and that is also why pushrods are only used on [relatively] low rpm large displacement V8 engines, though there is some overlap. -Remember now....the vast majority of automotive engineers spend their time at work not trying to build a better or more fascinating car; The majority spend all their time at work as process engineers trying to figure out ways to produce that car....CHEAPER. * Most German [and most other, for that matter] SOHC engines use bucket tappets, where the camshaft acts upon the lifter itself, and the lifter acts upon the stellite tip of the valve. Rocker arms are used in many SOHC Honda engines, but for the most part SOHC engines don't have the rocker arms you've shown. Great videos! Keep up the good work.

  • @Av8tor952

    @Av8tor952

    5 жыл бұрын

    5.7 Liter Toyota DOHC 32V = 66 HP per liter, 5.3 Liter OHV 16V = 66 HP per liter, 5.7 liter OHV 16v hemi = 69 HP per liter. So where is the increased efficiency? Through experience I can tell you the only thing the 32 valve v8 did was use more fuel and make more noise

  • @Flies2FLL

    @Flies2FLL

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Av8tor952 Have you ever heard of resistance to knock? DOHC allows a natural hemispherical head. As to the meat of your post, the output per CC depends upon the timing of the valves, their lift, the intake, the compression ratio, et cetera. OHC will always be the better choice since it revs better. And there are fewer parts to make. And fewer parts to break... Take a look at Hoovie's Garage, where he shows what happens when one installs a pushrod Chevy V8 engine in a Porsche 911. It broke almost immediately, and this was a crate engine.... Hello?

  • @Av8tor952

    @Av8tor952

    5 жыл бұрын

    Flies2FLL please explain for the class how 4 cams are fewer than one, 32 valves are fewer than 16 and 32 lifters are fewer than 16. I’m not suggesting there isn’t a benefit to ohc multi-valve engines. Only that the blanket statement ohc/4 valve engine is more efficient does not hold true in the the three examples I provided

  • @armymatt83

    @armymatt83

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wrong, DOHC engines do make more power for their displacement. Take a DOHC v8 and size it the same as a ohv engine it will make more power because it makes more per cubic inch. Ford's 3.0 dohc v6 is a perfect example of this when compared to gm' s 3.8 ohv v6. Both make 200-205 hp but ones smaller, size it to 3.8l and you have 260hp. LT5 ZR1? Oh how short the memory of gm fanboys are.

  • @SCHMALLZZZ

    @SCHMALLZZZ

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Av8tor952 DOHC V8 engines have 32 Valves, and four cams, 36 total parts OHV V8 engines have 16 Pushrod s, 16 Lifters, 16 Valves and one camshaft 49 total parts

  • @efcodpalama
    @efcodpalama8 жыл бұрын

    Something I think you're missing with your analysis is that an OHV allows a lot more displacement per unit of external size. For example, a 6L LS2 engine is about the same size on the outside as a 1.8L DOHC Mazda BP engine. Thus, if you want to put 400 hp in the small engine bay of your sports car, you can have a very mildly tuned 6.0L V8 with fuel economy friendly camshafts and low levels of stress throughout the system or you can have a timebomb turbo 1.8L that gets 12 mpg and doesn't pass emissions. This is actually a huge point. For mpg, rpm are very bad. With these low stressed OHV designs, you can run much lower rpm and get better fuel economy than with a smaller displacement OHC engines. LS swapped Miatas, for example, almost always get better fuel mileage than stock Miatas, in spite of doubling/tripling the power and more than tripling the displacement.

  • @scanspeak00

    @scanspeak00

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ben Garrido To be fair it does say "Compact" on his diagram.

  • @bengarrido2937

    @bengarrido2937

    8 жыл бұрын

    +The real doktorbimmer I'm afraid most of this is verifiably false. Can you find a remotely affordable production engine that delivers more power per pound than a pushrod LS? LS7 weighs 430 pounds and makes 505 hp. It also gets 16/26 mpg and is tiny. The only contemporary (as in designed around the same time as the LS7) DOHC design I can find that's competitive is the Ferrari 430 engine. A Ferrari 4.3L V8, which is an order of magnitude more expensive, weighs 408 pounds and makes 483 hp. It also gets an incredibly awful 11/16 mpg and is larger. A lower budget, non-performance example is the Buick 3.8L V6. Compared to other V6 engines of the late 90s and early 2000s, it is lighter, smaller and more fuel efficient than competing DOHC designs. For example, here is a comparison of a OHV Buick LeSabre automatic with competing (universally more expensive and newer design) DOHC V6 cars with automatics. All are about the same weight, all have 4 speed transmissions. You will find the LeSabre gets the best mpg. You will also find the LeSabre engine makes similar power, is lighter and much smaller. Unlike its competitors, it also doesn't require premium fuel. www.cars.com/go/compare/modelCompare.jsp?myids=30,5,280,156 Or, if you prefer trucks, compare a modern Chevrolet/Chrysler OHV truck's fuel consumption with the "modern" DOHC V8 designs from Nissan, Ford or Toyota. OHV does not have significantly different BSFC. Pushrod engines have a disadvantage in power per unit of displacement. Fortunately, that really isn't a very important metric. Finally, I want to show just how enormous the size advantage is for OHV designs. This first picture is a comparison of a 1.8L DOHC four cylinder engine (Mazda B Series) with 140 hp that tops out at 25 mpg with a 6.0L OHV eight cylinder engine (LS2) that will exceed 30 mpg. You will find they are almost exactly the same external size. www.onallcylinders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/tboltEP3_03.jpg Here is a DOHC 3.5L V6 (Vq35) compared with a 5.7L OHV V8 (LS6). The OHV design is, of course, more powerful and gets better mpg. i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--58IrBUdM--/18keof9iqsd24jpg.jpg

  • @efcodpalama

    @efcodpalama

    8 жыл бұрын

    While hostile, this isn't very well thought out.

  • @bengarrido2937

    @bengarrido2937

    8 жыл бұрын

    And if you think Ferrari engines are less affordable than small block Chevies, man, I have a bridge to sell you.

  • @efcodpalama

    @efcodpalama

    8 жыл бұрын

    +The real doktorbimmer dude, it's New Year's. Go be with your family.

  • @flaviosilvaguerra2699
    @flaviosilvaguerra26998 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos bro, really easy to understand, greetings from Peru!

  • @adilelyousfi4829
    @adilelyousfi48295 жыл бұрын

    Jason, You've come a long way Bravo

  • @roycezaro1998
    @roycezaro19984 жыл бұрын

    OHV: The valvetrain of choice for lawnmowers, power washers, and GM's 'cutting-edge' design department.

  • @johnnycash3676
    @johnnycash36769 жыл бұрын

    What are your thoughts on how the Chevrolet LS engine series, and even more so the new LT1 in the 2014 Corvette Stingray and LT1 in the 2015 Z06 are so much better than their predecessors and able to make incredible power reliably and achieve decent gas mileage as well? I think you should do a video on that. The LS engines are just amazing. Think about the Hennessey Venom GT with a 1200hp LS3 that went 270mph.

  • @EngineeringExplained

    @EngineeringExplained

    9 жыл бұрын

    Johnny Cash I'm guessing you've already seen this? Corvette Z06 (LT4) and Camaro Z/28 (LS7) Engine Build

  • @AVillarHD

    @AVillarHD

    9 жыл бұрын

    lol stupid Americans always over hyping the piece of shit gm cars its so annoying

  • @AdmiralKakarot

    @AdmiralKakarot

    9 жыл бұрын

    AVillarHD please feel free to share what it is that you drive that makes your car so much better

  • @inlinewhine

    @inlinewhine

    9 жыл бұрын

    Performance? Corvette (pushrod engine) 460hp/6.2l=74.19 hp/liter compared to a Hyundai Genesis (DOHC) 3.8L 348hp/3.8l= 91.58 hp/liter Pretty much any DOHC has higher specific output vs the most powerful pushrod engine designs. Purpose built DOHC turbocharged engines (Toyota Supra) can have more then 1200hp with less then half the displacement of an LS3. Take a 2015 ZO6 and drive it around like any real person would and come back here and post you think that it still gets decent gas mileage. GM performance is an oxymoron. Ignorance isn't an excuse.

  • @NickThePilotUSA

    @NickThePilotUSA

    9 жыл бұрын

    inline whine try a Ford 5.0 Coyote V8 that is 4v DOHC, puts these other american motors to shame. stock comes with 435 hp 400 torque but ive seen built ones that are still 5.0 make 575 whp all motor in road race cars (theres probably higher but that is a good example). ive seen them getting 29-30 mpg highway which is pretty good. they turboed a new coyote 2015 model motor and with twin 62s? and just 16.5 psi it made 950 whp stock internals no problems. while i like the 2jz i think the 2015/ boss 302 version of the coyote is simply a better motor (20 + years newer and doesnt need a shit ton of boost for 950 whp)

  • @andrewcavallo7127
    @andrewcavallo71279 жыл бұрын

    Great video man, this helped out quite a bit. Very easy to understand and follow, good production quality and visual aids. thanks!

  • @TheRealStevenSeagals
    @TheRealStevenSeagals2 жыл бұрын

    Watching this guy currently in 2021 and seeing this from nine years ago is crazy. This guy does not age!

  • @fukitol1972
    @fukitol19729 жыл бұрын

    One other advantage of DOHC engines is that by having separate intake and exhaust cams, you can manipulate the timing between them.

  • @GunFunZS

    @GunFunZS

    8 жыл бұрын

    +fukitol1972 Yeah, I was expecting him to mention that. Less compromises due to independent control.

  • @ctawab

    @ctawab

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes that is why they were really made for the 2 intake vales could also stay open for longer. As the first intake valve closes it is followed by the second valve. Giving a longer time to stay open. 60 and 70 f1 tech.

  • @goofguy316

    @goofguy316

    8 жыл бұрын

    what advantage is their by varying the rates?

  • @goofguy316

    @goofguy316

    8 жыл бұрын

    +The real doktorbimmer hmmm. So does that mean the Air-Fuel Ratio of 14.7:1 isn't always ideal?

  • @ziyansanmgr2509
    @ziyansanmgr25098 жыл бұрын

    which is best ??

  • @TammyMartinBLUE

    @TammyMartinBLUE

    4 жыл бұрын

    He explained that & really best for what? For speed? He said DOHC

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it is a dohc set-up, except on the mustang the timing of the cams rotation can be altered hence the name "twin independent variable camshaft timing." Pretty cool technology, allows the camshaft to rotate slightly from its original point, meaning it can vary the opening and closing of the valves for different purposes, fuel economy, or power.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    Not necessarily, the optimum times for the camshaft to open the valves may differ at different rpm, and having variable camshaft timing allows for the timing of the cams to differ slightly, changing the overlap between exhaust and intake.

  • @Omoiyari23
    @Omoiyari2310 жыл бұрын

    Damn I don't understand this I guess I need to learn the basics. Where can I learn about modding cars or even basic things like valves intake i got like no clue yes I know ima noob just starting to like cars more. Any website anyone?

  • @EngineeringExplained

    @EngineeringExplained

    10 жыл бұрын

    Watch these playlists in order. Ask questions along the way! kzread.infoplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=2

  • @adrienperie6119

    @adrienperie6119

    10 жыл бұрын

    Omoiyari23 I know this is 4months old but before learning about modding cars or in order to do so you first need to learn about how a car engine works, because this video is very basic. Good luck, its a very interesting world.

  • @johnfreeman6801
    @johnfreeman68017 жыл бұрын

    I dont understand on SOHC how it opens the intake valve if the cam shaft pushed down on the rocker arm then the left side will go up instead of opening. Opposite of the exhaust valve.

  • @kiliabgonzalez9977

    @kiliabgonzalez9977

    7 жыл бұрын

    The cam can push up on the rocker arm from underneath for it to pivot and press down the exhaust valve for the air to get out. As the cam goes around, it also is able to push down on the rockerarm from above enabling the valve to be pushed down for the intake air to come in. It's a bit weird / confusing seeing it drawn on a board, since its in 2D, but that's how it works.

  • @fabi57iamracer

    @fabi57iamracer

    7 жыл бұрын

    John Freeman Push it up the rocker arm and the opposite side goes down and open the valve.

  • @MostlyLoveOfMusic
    @MostlyLoveOfMusic11 жыл бұрын

    you have a brilliantly clear way of explaining things - absolutely great

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    I've heard both used. Regardless of the letter, the numbers are the only thing which hold much meaning, representing the viscosity of the oil at cold (first number) and elevated temperatures (second number).

  • @Direct_Home_Inspections
    @Direct_Home_Inspections10 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to mention that DOHC engines have more friction torque than a pushrod engine. they have very complex timing chains and more rotating mass. You also kept calling the camshaft a cylinder instead of saying its a base circle with a lobe on it.

  • @EngineeringExplained

    @EngineeringExplained

    10 жыл бұрын

    Rotating mass is better than oscillating mass, from an efficiency standpoint. And all engines will have some variant of timing chains/belts/gears.

  • @Direct_Home_Inspections

    @Direct_Home_Inspections

    10 жыл бұрын

    *****

  • @matthewstorm5188

    @matthewstorm5188

    3 жыл бұрын

    They don’t necessarily have more friction. Remember that the load on the cam lobes and cam bearings has a HUGE effect on friction. And they are MUCH higher in a pushrod engine because (1) two valves per cylinder means large valves with heavy springs, (2) those springs must return the valve, rocker, pushrod, AND lifter to their original position, which makes them even heavier, and (3) with two valves per cylinder and port restriction from pushrod well interference, valve lift must be higher than with four valves to get the same flow. By contrast, OHC may have more valves and possibly cams. But bearing and cam lobe load is MUCH lower.

  • @Direct_Home_Inspections

    @Direct_Home_Inspections

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@matthewstorm5188 Load is much different than friction. There is still a film of oil between that "load." The biggest loss on a 4 stroke engine is the compression stroke which is a different topic. However, you can never tell me more moving parts is always better. Have you not seen the flow numbers of big square port lsx cylinder heads that are pushrod engines? Lets take the coyote vs ls3 for example. At .500 lift the ls3 OHV flows 318/234. The coyote flows 289/201. However coyote is a smaller engine with smaller ports. But its clear your thesis is not exactly correct. Both types of engines have their place. However if I'm building a racing engine, I'll take the one that produces the most cubes, weighs less, smaller, with less moving parts. And thats hands down a pushrod engine

  • @kimcastillejo9179
    @kimcastillejo91798 жыл бұрын

    can you please say it clearer and louder your kinda like whispering

  • @EngineeringExplained

    @EngineeringExplained

    8 жыл бұрын

    +kim castillejo I think you'll find the audio has greatly improved on my newer videos. Volume knob is all I got for ya for this one.

  • @irvincerrato

    @irvincerrato

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Engineering Explained I think this video deserves a remake. Just saying. I love your work btw!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Because it costs a good amount to change over. Also, pushrod engines tend to be a bit more compact. Ultimately, I do believe they will be phased out. They're pretty rare in current production vehicles.

  • @PhaalCerbos
    @PhaalCerbos11 жыл бұрын

    HOMG These videos have helped me so much. I feel like I can start fixing up the del sol bit by bit

  • @Gregoman89
    @Gregoman899 жыл бұрын

    All three scenarios are OHV.

  • @Gregoman89

    @Gregoman89

    9 жыл бұрын

    I do not believe that to be correct. OHV refers to the valves being over the top deck of the motor. Or other words, the piston at top dead center. The term was designed to refer to motors that were not original flat head motors.

  • @Gregoman89

    @Gregoman89

    9 жыл бұрын

    www.wordreference.com/definition/overhead-valve%20engine

  • @avery2k2

    @avery2k2

    9 жыл бұрын

    Greg Bates This is an interesting description: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhead_valve_engineen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhead_camshaft In OHC the cam is on top of the head, in OHV the cam is connected to the crank with the timing chain below the head and push rods activate the valves which are above the head. In OHC engines the valves are also above the head, which can make the designation confusing, but the cam, usually driven by a belt connected to the crank, activates the valves directly.

  • @Gregoman89

    @Gregoman89

    9 жыл бұрын

    You are correct. You cannot not have an engine that is OHC that is NOT OHV.

  • @bcubed72

    @bcubed72

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, but that's like calling a square a "parallelogram." I mean, it is...but it's sorta implied that when you call something a parallelogram, you're talking about something that doesn't "make the cut" as a rectangle or square.

  • @ParallaxVueTwo
    @ParallaxVueTwo9 жыл бұрын

    I like this kid and think he does a good job with these videos. I think that, like all of us, he's a product of his time. I say that because he states unequivocally the overhead cam (valve) engine is better than the tried and true OHV. Since he's an engineer he should know nothing is that simple and nothing is written in stone. He's grown up with small, four cylinder engines the kind that surged in popularity in the wake of the 1974 OPEC oil embargo and accelerated the fall of Detroit. In fact, I agree with his preference for DOHC as it applies to "four bangers." However, for people who need or just love beefy V8 engines, we're more than happy with the numerous benefits that our pushrod (OHV) engines have over DOHC. Those benefits are nicely explained here: www.ebay.com/gds/DOHC-SOHC-OHV-valvetrains-whats-the-difference-/10000000002220885/g.html IMHO I think this young engineer is only about half right. Maybe that's because he's never had to pull a big heavy trailer cross country, or maybe he's never needed a 15 passenger van? If you read the linked article, you know there are very good reason they still build OHV engines. Again, I like his videos, and I think he's good at making them. My only suggestion is always try to be careful not to let personal preferences cloud objectivity.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    There is another cam lobe behind (think into the whiteboard) the first lobe which operates the exhaust valve for that particular cylinder, with the lobe in front on it (on the camshaft) operating the intake valve.

  • @sputnik8407
    @sputnik84078 жыл бұрын

    I find this very good and informing . I thought I new about these things ,but not this clear in my mind how each one workedThank you so much , mr clever

  • @GrandPrix46
    @GrandPrix467 жыл бұрын

    Standing by to see people swapping out their LS motors for an ohc 4 cylinder to go faster, lmfao. Hate on pushrod all you want, I'll be keeping an eye on you in the rear view as you keep talking about hp/liter, and pretend area under the curve doesn't exist. Real world results > theorycrafting, every damn time.

  • @Tonka470

    @Tonka470

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jeff Smith a 2jz will still make more power than any ls motor and its only like 3 liters so swapping out your ls for a dohc 2jzgte would definitely be better😂😂

  • @jdrok5026

    @jdrok5026

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Tonka470 actually not true. There are companies making 4v ls engines.

  • @armymatt83

    @armymatt83

    5 жыл бұрын

    The fact is per cubic inch DOHC engines beat ohv for power output, size that ohv engine up to the same size as the ohv and it will absolutely make more power. Apparently the LT5 ZR1 us some thing gm fanboys like to ignore.

  • @vernonknight8611

    @vernonknight8611

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@armymatt83 read up on the Jesel Equal 8...Clean sheet 427, 1 cam 12,000 rpms 1350 hp!

  • @armymatt83

    @armymatt83

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@vernonknight8611 you're talking about a racing engine first of all not a production engine, secondly if that engine used the same bore and stroke but was dohc it would make more power. You can't get around the physics.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    @LongRangeBullet Yes, exactly. This is where the valves do not entirely close during the rest of the engine cycle other than the cycle they are needed for.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Very similar to the V pushrod diagram I have shown, only remove one of the cylinder banks.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Check out my video "HEMI - explained." I go into different head designs.

  • @MisterScotti
    @MisterScotti8 жыл бұрын

    Nice and compact, pros and cons and also well spoken. Thanky, I always wanted to understand the differences between DOHC, SOHC and OHV. +1

  • @twelfthbrother559
    @twelfthbrother5598 ай бұрын

    really have to give thumbs up, great explanation! I deal in small engines, mostly antique flathead and am building my knowledge about all different kinds. Ofc, things like dual cam are generally not applicable for them, but still appreciate getting to learn about engines in general 👍

  • @dewalt607
    @dewalt60712 жыл бұрын

    Wow buddy, you have such excellent video's they are so well explained and simple to understand for anyone. Great Job man!

  • @monomakes
    @monomakes11 жыл бұрын

    A light bulb just illuminated above my head! Thanks man! As an interested enthusiast who wants to understand how my GSXR works, I appreciate your videos.

  • @theblacktrek
    @theblacktrek9 жыл бұрын

    Great Job Explaining this, keep up the good work.

  • @atwin1962
    @atwin196210 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video.. VERY HELPFULL.. keep the good work up.

  • @nahmannothanks
    @nahmannothanks9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. This was very helpful. Great presentation that made this very easy to understand.

  • @patricksmith8189
    @patricksmith818910 жыл бұрын

    Dude your the best, I've worked on cars and study cars (in particular my car) and you've helped a lot. Given me a lot to inspire to lol thanks

  • @GlycerinZ
    @GlycerinZ7 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work, Jason! One day you'll reach a million subs. I guarantee it!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Good suggestion, perhaps eventually. For now just do an image search on google for "spark plug different colors." There are a ton of useful images that show what the different colors mean.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @andresiton
    @andresiton10 жыл бұрын

    Thank You! ....You're Doing Great, Never Stop Learning / Going To School!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    @JCKustom13 Correct, if you don't need high revs then valve float is no issue, and OHV is a cheap and adequate way of achieving similar performance.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    @ThunderViktor As long as you find something that fits, I see no problem. I actually had a friend with a 2000 Focus who also had to replace the engine. I'm not sure what engine you plan on replacing it with, but DOHC is the modern valvetrain style.

  • @TheJansport1
    @TheJansport18 жыл бұрын

    Dude! Awesome video! Thank you so much for explaining this! I can now make a more informed decision on a new vehicle!

  • @kuyt20
    @kuyt206 жыл бұрын

    First time I truly understood what all those DOHC, SOHC and OHV labels mean while playing Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. Thank you. Subscribed instantly.

  • @jaysracks4182
    @jaysracks41824 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the brief explanation on Over head valves

  • @MultipleTopicsGuy
    @MultipleTopicsGuy11 жыл бұрын

    Subbed! Excellent videos and explanation! Keep up the amazing work and don't let up! :)

  • @shananagans5
    @shananagans511 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids. I do lots of off-road stuff,even raced for a bit so I know most of the basics but it's nice learning about systems & stuff that are not on my buggy.

  • @Stealth2389
    @Stealth23896 жыл бұрын

    watching a 2011 vid in 2018.. you've come a long way!

  • @DONCHILLS
    @DONCHILLS12 жыл бұрын

    Great video bro.Informative.I been knew this but good explaining the differences.

  • @josburd6429
    @josburd64292 жыл бұрын

    Great video, 👍 thanks he talks for about 3 minutes about push rod, then about 90 seconds on sohc and about 90 seconds on Dohc

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained10 жыл бұрын

    In addition to the advantages I have pointed out, the image in your profile picture features a car with overhead cams. :)

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    The LS is a decently small package, but it falls under my category of "inherently reliable" by having high volume and relatively low power - means less stress on the engine. I wouldn't categorize it as efficient though.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained12 жыл бұрын

    I would assume the reasoning is that drag cars typically have large engines, and large engines are low revving (relative to smaller engines) so pushrods do the trick at low rpms. Also the oil you use with pushrods is a lot more lenient.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Many of them likely are, for simplicity and compactness.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    I believe Ferrari has had some 5 valve engines as well. It's likely that the benefit is minimal from the associated cost. More moving parts, higher complexity, and at what gain?

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained10 жыл бұрын

    There may be slight differences in the material, the basic operation is the same. Diesels do not have throttle bodies so that's also another difference with the intake system.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    Yep.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained11 жыл бұрын

    1. An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. 2. More valves allow for greater air flow.

  • @priyamdalwadi8865
    @priyamdalwadi88657 жыл бұрын

    very knowledgable videos, very much helpful for beginners like me. thank you

  • @samuelfarrar8954
    @samuelfarrar895411 жыл бұрын

    BEST EXPLANATION EVER! THANK YOU!

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