What is the difference between DOHC and SOHC?
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SOHC engines and DOHC engines differ in their intake systems. The following are the relevant details: 1. Different intake systems: An SOHC engine refers to an intake system that uses a single overhead camshaft, meaning one intake valve and one exhaust valve; a DOHC engine refers to an intake system that uses dual overhead camshafts, typically with multiple valves per cylinder, commonly four valves. 2. Multi-valve engines: Multi-valve engines allow for more complete combustion, enabling more fresh air to enter the engine, resulting in better emission efficiency. The automotive ignition system is designed to ensure the proper operation of spark-ignition engines by supplying the spark plugs with sufficiently high-energy high-voltage electricity in the correct firing order for each cylinder, producing a strong enough spark to ignite the combustible air-fuel mixture.