ohv

OverHead Valve

Unlike DOHC or SOHC, the OHV doesn't have a camshaft over the valve but use a camshaft connested to the crankshaft via a gear. The valve are operated by push rod on the camshaft that push rocker arm.

The new LS7 7.0-liter OHV V-8 of the Z06 Corvette can rev up to 7100 rpm

by Killand8 April 30, 2005