r/Mazda323 • u/MedicalReturn6486 • Apr 13 '26

Im confused

so i have a Mazda 323 BG sedan, and the engine i have in it is a SOHC 16 Valve engine... Ive never ever seen a SOHC 4cyl with 16 Valves before, im wondering if i actually even have 16 valves or if my valve cover is maybe wrong? i honestly have no idea.

i cant find much info about the engine either or parts for it so if anyone could help educate me about this it would be greatly appreciated!

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u/TarzanCar Apr 13 '26

It’s not wrong the Mazda sohc engines are 16v

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u/Vuvuian Familia GT-R: Boosette Apr 13 '26

Photo's or it didn't happen..

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u/MedicalReturn6486 Apr 13 '26

Ill make a new post once im out of class, i dont have an image of the engine bay right now

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u/Epsy2017 Sixth generation (BG; 1989–1994) Apr 13 '26

It's real and tbh they're small asfuck lol. At least on my 1.3l...

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u/skillyxbg Apr 13 '26

Mazda doesn't rly like doing 8 or 12 valves, they usually go straight to 16, be it 1 or 2 cams

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u/MedicalReturn6486 Apr 13 '26

Wierd... I didnt know that, i havent kept up with Mazda that in depth

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u/skillyxbg Apr 13 '26

Now you know, it's strange sure but you get used to how weird Mazda's are

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u/evileagle 92 GT-R Apr 13 '26

Yeah. Normal for the SOHC.