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Flbatfish
10-28-2015, 01:37 PM
Is there a way to identify a V engine?
Bluerauder
10-28-2015, 02:02 PM
Is there a way to identify a V engine?


Are you asking this specifically like for our "V" Engine Code identifier in the VIN ?? Our "V" means 4.6 Liter, DOHC, 302 HP.

Or are you asking generically about V-6, V-8, or V-12 engines as opposed to straight or I-6s ??
Flbatfish
10-28-2015, 02:07 PM
Im looking for a way to identify the engine visually just sitting in the engine bay. I know it is a V code.
fastblackmerc
10-28-2015, 02:14 PM
Im looking for a way to identify the engine visually just sitting in the engine bay. I know it is a V code.

The difference between an SOHC and a DOHC are very obvious.
fastblackmerc
10-28-2015, 02:18 PM
Ford 4.6l DOHC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-FORD-MUSTANG-ENGINE-USED-142K-MILES-4-6L-VIN-V-8th-digit-DOHC-COBRA-/131292785031?fits=Make%3AFord&hash=item1e91a8e987:m:mISV1tvA m7gkLb4dUJ471VQ&vxp=mtr

Ford 4.6l SOHC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2004-Ford-Mustang-GT-Engine-Motor-4-6-2V-SOHC-25K-Miles-6-Bolt-281-Modular-/191699912990?hash=item2ca23489 1e:g:fS4AAOSwQTVWBCEd&vxp=mtr

Notice the difference?
Flbatfish
10-28-2015, 04:14 PM
I know the differences. However a MK VIII engine is similar. Im looking for a way to identify a V engine from any other 4 valve engine.
BAD MERC
10-28-2015, 05:02 PM
Yes, the valve covers on 32 valve engines look like a small jon boat.