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Legend · 08-09-2009, 02:21 PM

What i pulled from your post was those with V8s are saying they don't feel the power and those with V6s are very happy with the power...I agree.

I have a V8 and to be advertised at 426...it would seem to me, that it would be a bit stronger than it is...but it is what it is. The engine has come to life more now than when new...over 5K miles...but still, I thought it would dyno at around 390 - 400 instead of the 360 - 370...so about 25 less hp than I thought it would be...GM typically under rates these engines...this one they seem to have over rated.

The L99...I think I would be very disappointed! I mean, why pay GM $1K for 26 (advertised...when it's really more than that) less hp...really, why?

If I had a V6...I'm sure I'd be happy with my hp!

08-09-2009, 02:21 PM	#10
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	What i pulled from your post was those with V8s are saying they don't feel the power and those with V6s are very happy with the power...I agree. I have a V8 and to be advertised at 426...it would seem to me, that it would be a bit stronger than it is...but it is what it is. The engine has come to life more now than when new...over 5K miles...but still, I thought it would dyno at around 390 - 400 instead of the 360 - 370...so about 25 less hp than I thought it would be...GM typically under rates these engines...this one they seem to have over rated. The L99...I think I would be very disappointed! I mean, why pay GM $1K for 26 (advertised...when it's really more than that) less hp...really, why? If I had a V6...I'm sure I'd be happy with my hp!