1.8 SOHC vs 1.8 DOHC

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Jul 19, 2003 | 09:40 AM

MazdaMadness

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1.8 SOHC vs 1.8 DOHC

heres the story. im thinking about doing a 1.6 to 1.8 swap. i read all about the engine types on protege faq. my question is: if i dont get a 1.8 dohc, how sad do i have to be? is it much better than 1.8sohc (except that it is stronger)? i hope that you know what i mean
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Jul 19, 2003 | 10:23 AM

TheLastMarauder

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about a 20 hp difference. You didn't need me to tel you that, though.

Jul 19, 2003 | 10:57 AM

MazdaMadness

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i said that i know all about power. im intrested in fuel and oil consumption, maintance and stuff like that

Jul 19, 2003 | 11:07 AM

sweetprotege93

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Get the DOHC. No reason to get the SOHC.

Jul 20, 2003 | 12:17 AM

websurfer970

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Im not sure of the mpg on the dohc, but I have a sohc and it gets about 34mpg, the dohc cant be that bad tho, Im looking to do a swap soon to a GT-R modified j-spec from corksport soon. Id say go with the dohc, get more power out of it and ur not missing anything the single has.