sohc vtec... it's not a bad engine at all! we all know they will run forever if you take care of them! i just need the two extra doors! kind of a pain in the a$$ tring to put my kid in the back with it being a coupe and all! i probably wouldn't even trade for a galant unless it was real nice with low mileage! i'd trade for the lancer oz tho! those cars a fu(kin' sexy!