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Old 01-12-2004, 03:03 PM   #4
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Re: Re: Pushrod vs. SOHC vs. DOHC

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Originally Posted by MustangRoadRacer
Pushrod is best for power, OHC is good for economy.
That's why race engines are pushrod. I think there is something about losing power through the valvetrain when you deal with very powerful engines.
That is not to say OHC is BAD for power, just simply not AS good.
What kinds of race engines use pushrods? I know there are those exotic sports cars that use domestic big blocks, but what others?
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