This is a stupid question but, I'm still learning a little bit about the different types of engines and was going throught the GM Manual I have. I came across a 2.2L OHV and a 2.2L OHC and was curiuos on what the difference is between the two because the 2.3L and 2.4L are only OHC? Thanks for the help

All you could ever want to know:
Wiki GM engine list

If you are referring to the OHC vs OHV: OHC stands for overhead cam meaning that there is a single cam in the head of the engine whereas OHV stands for overhead valve meaning that the cam lobes move pushrods which in turn open and close the valves. (on the ln2/2200 the cam is located near the crank)


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Thanks a lot, loved the site

Except for the 2.2 OHC, is actually a DOHC.

the 2.2 DOHC is the infamous and awe amazing ECOTEC

just so you know


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So how do you know wheather you have an OHC or an OHV, cause i'm looking at getting some Pacesetter headers and want to make sure they will fit. Or will they fit both styles?

Yours is a 2.2L OHV. The 2.2: DOHC(ecotec) was only in certain 2002 cavys and fires and all 03-05 cavys and fires.

Thanks a bunch, i guess my girlfriend's lucky to have that 2.2 DOHC ecotec. Still jealous

OHC is SINGLE overhead cam. There was a 2.2l with one overhead cam made in the early 90s.


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i believe they only made a 2.0 sohc

Scratch that, it was 2.4 and that is why it's mentioned.


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