Originally posted by buknoy2002
example a carb engine na 1.3 lliter,
one is 12 valve and the other is 16 valve

whats the advantage?
better mileage? more hp? more torque?

thnx in advance
3 valves/ cyl engine and 4 vales/ cyl has the same 2 intake valves. therefore same volume of fuel&air mixture that goes to the chamber. advantage lang 4 valves/cyl is it has 2 exhaust valves meaning guaranteed na lalabas almost lahat (if not all) ng burned gases from the combustion chamber after firing, result would be- the volume of air&fuel mixture in the next cycle is close to 100%. then more power is produce...