I personally don't care either way, If it's fast...I'll drive it. The ONLY problem I see with the use of pushrods, is infact, bent pushrods... but this tends to be unique to the LS1, for the most part. OHC engines are usually smoother in their power delivery, and that's all fine and dandy... but I personally wasn'y looking for silkly smooth performance when I purchased the Trans Am. It all boils down to personal preferences, there is no right or wrong answer. I am just glad that I am able to enjoy both sides, for I'd be missing out on quite a lot if I didn't.