V8 Question: Is the Engine Dual Overhead Cam

Per Lindgren lindgre at online.no
Wed Sep 6 03:51:33 EDT 2000


George Achorn wrote:

> I don't mean to start a big debate. I'm not that familiar with the engine,
> but I know engines like the VW VR6 are even marked DOHC on them, though
> technically they are not.

The VR6 IS a true DOHC, one cam for inlet and one for exhaust. THe valves
cross each other, as it has only one cylinder head!

PerL
92 100 2,8q Avant




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