How Do I Know If Mine Is Twin Cam Or Not?

trebel14 · November 18th, 2006, 11:06 AM

When i was calling around places trying to figure out why my check engine was on. they would ask what kind of car then ask is it the duel cam or atleast i thought that was what they were asking? didnt make a big deal of it then. anyway how do i kno if mine is the double cam or whatever? thanks

mdvaldosta · November 18th, 2006, 11:14 AM

Cobra's are DOHC (dual over head cam). GT's are SOHC (single over head cam).

97Cobra · November 18th, 2006, 11:44 AM

Yupp. what he said....lol

tlgrant · November 18th, 2006, 03:44 PM

ya dont get confused tho. in a pushrod motor like the 5.0 theres one single cam. in a single overhead cam you have two individual cams on a dual overhead cam you have four individual cams but the when they say single or dual they are refering to one bank or half the engine the GTs are single over head the cobras a dual overhead

trebel14 · November 18th, 2006, 04:48 PM

then why did ford ask me which mine was when i told them a 96 GT?

Drgnracin72 · November 18th, 2006, 05:08 PM

becasue some people who run the phones run the phones for a reasson. lol prlly didnt know

97Cobra · November 18th, 2006, 05:59 PM

N I would only have one thing to say to them........DUH DUH DUH lol

trebel14 · November 18th, 2006, 07:03 PM

alright thanks. So i want to learn more about this intake cam swap im reading some about....taking like the intake and cam out of a newer stang and putting in? can someone give me the pros and cons and about how much the swap costs. and the horse gained. thanks

ChrisJ · November 19th, 2006, 01:23 AM

Search PI Swap on here...

A guy named Casper made a great write-up on it...

starman1950 · November 20th, 2006, 12:35 AM

I also have a ? regarding this issue. Everyone is telling me that the GTs are a SOHC engine!! My original window sticker from the '96 I recently purchased lists 4.6L 2V DOHC V8 under "functional" heading of standard equipment "included at no extra charge". From the appearance of the window sticker the car was ordered by the original owner because under mileage bull#$%@ it says EPA data not available. Unit not to be offered for sale. Also there is no mfg list price on the sticker is only states...... vehicle not for sale.

I'm at a loss here???? A little help someone, please. Thanks, Jerry.

PS tried to attach sticker jpg. comes up as empty file

ChrisJ · November 20th, 2006, 12:49 AM

2V in modular cars means SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM...

4V in modulars means you have DUAL OVERHEAD CAMS...

Your sticker is wrong...Unless your car is a Cobra then you do not have a 4V DOHC stock in your car...

wolffer · November 20th, 2006, 07:25 AM

dohc motors have BIG valve covers and my cobra motor is also solid alluminum in my 97 cobra and I cant see the ground to well looking through the engine compartment, the heads are almost as big as the block.

ChrisJ · November 20th, 2006, 07:34 AM

SOHC 4.6

DOHC 4.6

(It would not say "Cammer" on the plug cover plates though)

wolffer · November 20th, 2006, 10:37 AM

what year is the dohc motor ? looks a little different than mine and do they stroke them out? thinking about new connecting rods for my 97 and want more power,450 hp that i have now isnt enough anymore and hp is addictive.

97Cobra · November 20th, 2006, 12:59 PM

yeah but after 450hp you have to forge your internals and a few more other goodies.

Boomer · November 20th, 2006, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by wolffer

what year is the dohc motor ? looks a little different than mine and do they stroke them out? thinking about new connecting rods for my 97 and want more power,450 hp that i have now isnt enough anymore and hp is addictive.

Not stroked, it is a big bore you can buy that block from Ford Racing Parts performance it is cast iron. but for the cost of it you can buy a aluminum block and have it sleeved for less.

wolffer · November 20th, 2006, 05:14 PM

yea im at the limit for hp now and forged internals are in the plan as with a meth/water inj setup, one ford guy told me the crank is good and the pistons are to but the rods are crap, any suggestions on whch ones are good .

Boomer · November 20th, 2006, 08:26 PM

eagle and manley h beams are nearly the same and will be good beyond 600rwhp, if your serious about it I'd do the pistons as well. I myself run oliver billet I beams that are proven to handle 1200rwhp and 10k rpm and run diamond fully coated custom pistons, No I am not at that power level but have a ton of boost still ready to throw at it.

1998_svt_cobra · November 20th, 2006, 10:38 PM

I don't know if it would make a difference and I'm not saying it's wrong but Chris posted a pic of a 5.0 and captioned it as a 4.6

97Cobra · November 20th, 2006, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by 1998_svt_cobra

I don't know if it would make a difference and I'm not saying it's wrong but Chris posted a pic of a 5.0 and captioned it as a 4.6

lol he did! but it dosent matter because he was just showing it as an example of what a DOHC looks like.

November 18th, 2006, 11:06 AM	#1
trebel14 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	How Do I Know If Mine Is Twin Cam Or Not? When i was calling around places trying to figure out why my check engine was on. they would ask what kind of car then ask is it the duel cam or atleast i thought that was what they were asking? didnt make a big deal of it then. anyway how do i kno if mine is the double cam or whatever? thanks

November 18th, 2006, 11:44 AM	#3
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yupp. what he said....lol __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

November 18th, 2006, 03:44 PM	#4
tlgrant Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 317 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya dont get confused tho. in a pushrod motor like the 5.0 theres one single cam. in a single overhead cam you have two individual cams on a dual overhead cam you have four individual cams but the when they say single or dual they are refering to one bank or half the engine the GTs are single over head the cobras a dual overhead __________________ 96 GT , cams,intake manifold,CAI,Exhaust,Full Hotchkis suspension, and many more

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November 18th, 2006, 05:59 PM	#7
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	N I would only have one thing to say to them........DUH DUH DUH lol __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

November 18th, 2006, 11:14 AM	#2
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cobra's are DOHC (dual over head cam). GT's are SOHC (single over head cam).

November 18th, 2006, 04:48 PM	#5
trebel14 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	then why did ford ask me which mine was when i told them a 96 GT?

November 18th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#8
trebel14 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright thanks. So i want to learn more about this intake cam swap im reading some about....taking like the intake and cam out of a newer stang and putting in? can someone give me the pros and cons and about how much the swap costs. and the horse gained. thanks

November 19th, 2006, 01:23 AM	#9
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Search PI Swap on here... A guy named Casper made a great write-up on it... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

November 20th, 2006, 12:35 AM	#10
starman1950 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	I also have a ? regarding this issue. Everyone is telling me that the GTs are a SOHC engine!! My original window sticker from the '96 I recently purchased lists 4.6L 2V DOHC V8 under "functional" heading of standard equipment "included at no extra charge". From the appearance of the window sticker the car was ordered by the original owner because under mileage bull#$%@ it says EPA data not available. Unit not to be offered for sale. Also there is no mfg list price on the sticker is only states...... vehicle not for sale. I'm at a loss here???? A little help someone, please. Thanks, Jerry. PS tried to attach sticker jpg. comes up as empty file

November 20th, 2006, 12:49 AM	#11
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	2V in modular cars means SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM... 4V in modulars means you have DUAL OVERHEAD CAMS... Your sticker is wrong...Unless your car is a Cobra then you do not have a 4V DOHC stock in your car... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

November 20th, 2006, 07:25 AM	#12
wolffer Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	dohc motors have BIG valve covers and my cobra motor is also solid alluminum in my 97 cobra and I cant see the ground to well looking through the engine compartment, the heads are almost as big as the block.

November 20th, 2006, 07:34 AM	#13
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	SOHC 4.6 DOHC 4.6 (It would not say "Cammer" on the plug cover plates though) __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

November 20th, 2006, 10:37 AM	#14
wolffer Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	what year is the dohc motor ? looks a little different than mine and do they stroke them out? thinking about new connecting rods for my 97 and want more power,450 hp that i have now isnt enough anymore and hp is addictive.

November 20th, 2006, 12:59 PM	#15
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah but after 450hp you have to forge your internals and a few more other goodies. __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

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November 20th, 2006, 05:14 PM	#17
wolffer Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea im at the limit for hp now and forged internals are in the plan as with a meth/water inj setup, one ford guy told me the crank is good and the pistons are to but the rods are crap, any suggestions on whch ones are good .

November 20th, 2006, 08:26 PM	#18
Boomer Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: warren, Mi Posts: 941 iTrader: 0 reviews	eagle and manley h beams are nearly the same and will be good beyond 600rwhp, if your serious about it I'd do the pistons as well. I myself run oliver billet I beams that are proven to handle 1200rwhp and 10k rpm and run diamond fully coated custom pistons, No I am not at that power level but have a ton of boost still ready to throw at it. __________________ Just another 10 second Mustang, what did you expect ? http://youtube.com/watch?v=BgykaUrmfvM

November 20th, 2006, 10:38 PM	#19
1998_svt_cobra Regular 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, NE Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't know if it would make a difference and I'm not saying it's wrong but Chris posted a pic of a 5.0 and captioned it as a 4.6 __________________ Kennebell 2.1L Twin Screw soon tooooo cooome! __________________^__________________ IT'S WATCHING YOU VETTE BOY

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