What's so great about LSX engines?
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I also have a 72 Firebird with a Pontiac 400, and most of the Pontiac community can't stand newbie questions. Not only will the ls1 community stand it, they don't treat you like you're an idiot if they know that you really want to learn, and they are willing to help you out because they understand what it's like to be a beginner. Just a really great community.
and lastly, the ls platform is incredibly versatile. want a v8 with decent power and decent gas mileage? done. want a twin turbo setup? done. want a supercharger? done. want a carbureted version? done. want to put a th400 behind your ls1? ok no problem. let's not forget the LS9 in the ZR1 is RIDICULOUS with power, and that insanity is still part of the LS family.
these are just my reasons, but there are so much more.
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Thanks everyone for their input and information. Great information here and I really appreciate it. I knew I couldn't go wrong by asking that specific question on this site. Great stuff guys
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and before i put my 4.10s in I also got 31 highway.
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Touche' however if 4.10's in my Z28or my Mach were my only mod I'd be worried......trust me- their not. - I am down to mid 20's if I drive under 70 in the Mach now though.
Anywho- I'm not trying to turn this into yet another Stang VS LSX thread. Both have their places and both have their strongpoints and drawbacks. I've had pretty extensive ownership of both (mostly Ford) so when I see something that isn't quite right I try to set the record straight. As for the fuel economy thing FORD was the ones who said they went to the modular design in part because they could use small cubes and make it efficient AND powerful vs the pushrod technology at the time. THEY made the claim- I just restated it. That being said it has been MY experience with the mod motors I've had that they are VERY efficient for being a V8 but definitely not all that powerful with the exception of my 03 Cobra.
Anywho- I'm not trying to turn this into yet another Stang VS LSX thread. Both have their places and both have their strongpoints and drawbacks. I've had pretty extensive ownership of both (mostly Ford) so when I see something that isn't quite right I try to set the record straight. As for the fuel economy thing FORD was the ones who said they went to the modular design in part because they could use small cubes and make it efficient AND powerful vs the pushrod technology at the time. THEY made the claim- I just restated it. That being said it has been MY experience with the mod motors I've had that they are VERY efficient for being a V8 but definitely not all that powerful with the exception of my 03 Cobra.
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I think these engine are very good because you can make them vary reliable in any kind of raceing/street driving road racing i believe there was a ls powered corvette that won the 24hrs of lemans, drag racing n/a in the 8s,9s,10s, fi in the 8s,7s and even the 6s, and they are very relable and efficent on the street to as you can see by the number of high hp street cars so in my opinion they are one of the best all around engines out there.
Oh yea i think the mod motors from ford are great but n/a to n/a they seem to have a hard time with ls engines case in point my buddy has an 07 gt full bolts ons cammed tuned auto and i beat him by about 2 cars from a stop and about a car and half from a 50mph roll in my 02 full bolt on 3000 stalled a4 t/a his car made around 330rwhp i believe and my car made 332rwhp and his had cams. But its still a nice car and i will say i absoulty love the way any of those cars sound!!
Oh yea i think the mod motors from ford are great but n/a to n/a they seem to have a hard time with ls engines case in point my buddy has an 07 gt full bolts ons cammed tuned auto and i beat him by about 2 cars from a stop and about a car and half from a 50mph roll in my 02 full bolt on 3000 stalled a4 t/a his car made around 330rwhp i believe and my car made 332rwhp and his had cams. But its still a nice car and i will say i absoulty love the way any of those cars sound!!
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