Inefficient, heavy, noisy.

 

Inefficient is what comes to mind for me. :dunno:

 

"It don't matter if you win with pushrods or with overhead cams--winning's winning!"

 

BAN!!:db:

 

they're scared of torque?

 

OHC > pushrods

but....pushrods do the job just fine and i dont see the point in completely changing an engine just to incorporate overhead cams. besides, on a V8 i would think pushrods would be a more inexpensive solution. one came versus two equals cheaper engine.

 

going to spend 8500 in mods to get 12.5. So... 9800 for a 12.5 car? :thumbup: So does that meen domestic owners can leave me alone??

 

sorry, that's incorrect.

460.9 lbs - LS1 (5.7L) Manual with oil and flywheel
405.5 lbs - LS1 (5.7L) Auto with oil and flexplate

For comparison, the 1998 GT total dressed engine mass (dry) for 1998 is listed as follows:

Manual trans: 529 lbs
Auto trans: 492 lbs

now, these aren't the greatest sources, but it's what i could find real quick.

and what do you mean by inefficcient? hp/liter? or hp/lb?

 

um.. if you have to spend $12k in mods to get an import into the 12's, then you got issues and worms. :eek3:

 

Well i bought the car for 1300. Needs some new parts and the engine is being replaced. I am using mostly new stuff. Plus not ... all of it is engine. probobly.... 1-2k is non engine :thumbup:

Buying the 91 dohc ver. and the 91 tranny just becuase i need a new one. Both rebuilt motors for 305 each