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Old 07-24-2009, 04:22 AM   #4 (permalink)
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That is very interesting- thanks Pete!

Now whoever spouts off about the inherent superiority of OHC, multi-valve, this-n-that, etc. vs. old-school OHV should look that over and maybe reconsider.

Personally I prefer OHV for most automotive applications. There are maintenance, packaging, and cost benefits. I believe the motoring press of the '70's, '80's, and '90's was too critical of the domestics for their reluctance to embrace OHC and DOHC; IMHO the motoring press was too myopically focused on track times, much to the detriment of what users need out in the REAL WORLD. Additionally I think they put too much emphasis on the latest "gee whiz" tech; while that is fine and dandy and interesting, that tech is not always the most appropriately applied out on the street. Since it's been years since I cancelled all my subscriptions to that drivel, I don't know what their reaction has been to GM's Vette "old school" engine winning global engineering awards and generally proving to be an outstanding performer on many levels.
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