8v vs 16v

[madglf3]

^yeah sounds like a plan.

Maybe we could get a model specific info sheet sticky thread for each of the models of VW catagorised. ie. engine and trim specifications, special models, etc

[Preen59]

I know it would make my life a bit easier

Hmm yeah it's not a bad Idea.

Maybe i should start one in the Tuning and Performance section?

[aliasmk2]

Maybe we need a Technical Terminology thread???

I know it would make my life a bit easier

[Preen59]

Maybe we need a Technical Terminology thread???

[fried]

HA! No mate, just generally interested in learning about whats what. Specially seeing as terms are thrown around, its good to know what someone is talking about.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Yeah mate that's right, double overhead cam or DOHC as printed on lots of engine covers.

You gonna get one??

[fried]

Mate,

Awesome answer. It makes sense that its double overhead cam on the 16v then?

That pretty much answers my question.
Thanks.

[aliasmk2]

16v is a twin cam motor that delivers more power, basically via greater air flow than an 8v
They are much more common in the US & europe. They were only sold here in Seats & there are not to many of those floating around
Most of them were made to suit mk2 golfs, corrado, scirrocos & early model passats that never came to Aus except in private imports. So they have become a mythological ledgend
The seat toledo & ibiza(basically a mk3 golf) has a ABF 2L 16v which is was a later more developed version that runs on EFI compared to the old fashioned k-jet mechanical fuel injection & has about 10kw more power in standard form than the older versions

[fried]

Hi All,

Trying to learn a little more about our golfs. I've seen it said a few times here and there 8v and 16v (I'm assuming v=valves). But what does it actually mean, what are the differences, and which cars have what?

I have searched, and cannot find any definitive answer.

Cheers,
Eric.