Scott96EX

hey guys im new here and i am also new with my new car i just baught. 1996 EX its got the d16y8 and im wanting to know whats the dif between-

SOHC
DOHC

and is my d16y8 an sohc or dohc?

this is my new project car that im gunna learn a whole lot about and plan on doing lots of things to! sorry for the rookie question lol.

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

SOHC - single over-head camshaft
DOHC - double over-head camshaft

First thing to learn is how to search - we usually get the same questions asked "ad nauseum", some in a daily basis (not your case, so so far you OK )
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/3...-language.html

D16Y8 - scroll down until you find your engine
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...fications.html

After finding out that you have V-TEC, the natural question that happens every once in 2 weeks or so is "why i can't feel the V-TEC? Is it working?"
Read here:
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...fications.html

Also, pay attention to the "guides for non-flaming" in my signature , be careful on how you ask, or you could end like this guy here. Always check if you taliking to moderators, BTW (self survival)
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/3...-problems.html

If you feel like asking how to turbo, be aware that it will be close to 4k to make an engine that will last. follow a must-read if you plan on doing it.
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...ies-motor.html

Kennykid2002

iTrader: (1)

DOHC and SOHC just typically means how many overhead camshafts you have in your engine
Single, or dual

Scott96EX

Awesome thanks and ill crusie a bit more b4 being so persistant on answers lol. and yeah i was already looking at the turbo mods and a rough estimate etc. also looked at dif engine swaps etc. i think ill just stick with mine though.

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

Not to worry, i gave a extense reply because you were actually very nice for a newbie :thumbs up:. These were to guide you to avoid troubles with other members
Glad to be of some assistance.

99sicivic

I always knew diffrence because i loved mustangs all my life lol but its not a stupid question to someone who is new to cars or hondas but do you some research and get to modded that bad boy lol