1.6L Dual Overhead Cam, tried a search no results. Anyone can tell me what this is? anything about it?

 

what it is? What are the gains from it? how much it going to cost? First I have heard of it.

 

What are you talking about? There won't be any positive gains from going to a 1.6L in a 3rd gen Protege. Dual overhead cams (DOHC) just means there are intake and exhaust camshafts, as opposed to SOHC (single overhead cam) where one camshaft controls the intake and exhaust flows.

 

ok, thanks. you can tell I don't know much about the engine.

 

It would help if you told us what car you drive. That way we can point you in the right direction.

 

mesx, I've seen your car around here before. It's an LX right? It has the 1.6 engine in it already. We both have practially the same car.

The 1.8 was in the 1999/2000 ES models. 122hp instead of 105hp like we have.

 

Specs from the FAQ:

1.6 liter engine:
Type: ZM-DE
Displacement: 1597cc
Cylinders: 4
Valvetrain: DOHC 16 valve
Horsepower: 103 @ 5500rpm
Torque: 106 lbs/ft @ 4000rpm
Bore & Stroke: 78 x 83.6mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction Type: Natural
Redline: 6500rpm
Alternator output: 12V, 70A
Ignition type: distributor-less coil pack
Fuel system: Multipoint EFI
Manual Transmission type: F25M-R