twin cam vs single

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this is probably a stupid question with a blatenly obvious answer but why is twin better
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Twin cams allow higher RPM by design, as setting the cams apart gives better angles for intake and exhaust ports.
Also, with a set of vernier gears DOHC's allow better tuning of both exhaust and inlet valve timing.
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ok, maybe not as obvious but logical. thanx
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single cam =more low down torque
twin cam = more high rpm torque

simple 8)
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Colin wrote:single cam =more low down torque
twin cam = more high rpm torque
You don't think that has something to do with the way the engines are tuned due to their respective rev ranges? :?
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multi valve motors are designed to rev high :D
single valve motors are boring :cry:
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Colin wrote:single valve motors are boring :cry:
Especially the cast-iron block pushrod ones... :lol:
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not when youve got a big one :lol:
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Not that it counts for anything when you're hauling a car weighing in excess of 1500kgs! :P
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Easy solution - Stick it in a car that weighs 900kg's, then add a pair of turbos just to be sure... :roll:
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Muhahahahahaaa! :lol:
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glorified dac dac motors :oops:
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