CRV 2.0 petrol engine gone from DOHC to SOHC. Why?

[Uncle John]

Looking at replacing my 2.0 ivtec CRV but noticed the new model engines are only single cam rather than double.

Surely this is a step backwards in efficiency and refinement.

Any one know any engineering reasons why they have done this?? Although I suspect it saves some pennies.

[RobCrezz]

Uncle John said:

Looking at replacing my 2.0 ivtec CRV but noticed the new model engines are only single cam rather than double.

Surely this is a step backwards in efficiency and refinement.

Any one know any engineering reasons why they have done this?? Although I suspect it saves some pennies.

I see that, but I suspect its different to the old SOHC engines, as its still a 4v per cylinder engine.


Look here, it looks to be quite a clever design:
http://asia.vtec.net/Engines/R20A/index.html

[Uncle John]

Cool, thanks for that.

Puts my mind at rest that you are still getting a great engine!!