Originally Posted by
Ochdx
As much as I like this IS-F, I am not getting why the torque rating is so low, with a 5.0 V8. I mean the stock 4.6 in LS460 generated 360lb/ft, and this 5.0 is only at 350? With only 20 more HP over the 4.6? Sounds underrated.
Do you know what is "torque"?
The IS-F doesn't need as much torque as the LS460, since it's way lighter. Torque is only good for low-rev start up. As long as it's adequate, there is no advantage to overshoot it. From that point on, it's the horsepower that really counts.