This is a category that is pretty rapidly going away. You'll be hard-pressed to find an overhead valve — also known as a pushrod — engine in anything outside of a General Motors LS/LT V8 or one of ...

When it comes to modern internal combustion engines, there are two types that dominate the industry: pushrod and overhead camshaft (OHC). While pushrod engines were the stars of the show for many ...

The abbreviations DOHC, SOHC, and OHV usually refer to different types of car engines. A particular setup mostly depends on the type and age of your vehicle − be it a vintage car dating back to the ...

Much of the Dodge's modern success can be attributed to thundering Hemi V8s under the hood of the Challenger, Charger, and other models. Likewise, much of the reason for its floundering sales today is ...

Pushrods, much like manual transmissions, were supposed to be phased out long ago by all the new technology hitting the market, but something happened along the way. In the case of manual ...

In 1964, the horsepower wars were in full swing. Chrysler Corporation had thrown down the gauntlet most recently with a 1-2-3 sweep at the Daytona 500. Not to be outdone, Ford built their "90 Day ...

Nissan has re-engineered one of its most tuner-friendly engines to help enthusiasts build a faster classic. The new Nissan DOHC conversion kit is a factory-developed way to add dual overhead cams to ...

The Datsun 240Z is one of the most beloved sports cars ever made. More than 50 years after its debut, people are still modifying, improving, and perfecting this legendary machine. Advancements in ...

If you're thinking that a big-bore modular Ford small-block is just what you want for your high-performance Mustang, make sure you hook up with a machine shop outfitted with the right equipment to ...

Automakers often toss around terms that look like alphabet soup to some, including engine descriptors such as DOHC, SOHC and OHV. These engine acronyms can be confusing. Here is what they stand for: ...