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Engine from VIN

Hey all I ran a carfax and it shows up as my engine being a....

2.8L V6 MFI HO OHV

now I know what the 2.8l v6 MFI HO part of it is, but what the hell is the OHV part I have never heard of that before? Anyone know? Thanks
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Re: Engine from VIN

Over Head Valve is what it means. Research OHV vs SOHC (Single over head cam) vs DOHC (Dual Over Head Cam) and that will give you a good start on what it is and how it works. sorry I can't give you more info
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Over Head Valve** ( I am pretty sure) also www.dictionary.com not being sarcastic I use that place ALL THE TIME. has an acronym finder.
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Re: Engine from VIN

Yah I know what it is now, didn't know it stood for Over head valve before, I thought it was another option, this used to be a cop car so I was all excited :P
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