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Originally Posted by BigDan
Another thing to take into consideration is how long and high the engines power band goes. This is where a stock LS3 had the disadvantage to the 5.0L because it make's its power lower in the rpm range and with a shorter rpm power band vs the new 5.0L's power band which it higher up there and can be taken past 7,500 rpm while still maintaining peak power.
This is the reason why Honda's and other 4 cylinder even bother racing.
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In road racing higher rpms help. In drag racing not a big factor but torque is very important. In the 60's and 70's big blocks did not rev like the small blocks but they had the torque. Same is true with the LS3 over the 5.0 can not rev as high but it has more torque.