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1982camaro · 02-04-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheClassicCarKid

Then get an SS and I'm sure you'll be happy. It'll be a bit quicker than the prelude.
There's nothing wrong with the LS3, it's just a different kind of motor than ford's modular engines.

it will be much quicker than the lude!!!

TheClassicCarKid · 02-04-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1982camaro

im sure it is, and the warranty backs it up.

but what if gm dies? is that warranty still good?

I don't know if GM would have any kind of warranty protection if they go under. But honestly, I don't think you have to worry about that.

bolteon593 · 02-04-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1982camaro

i think the mustang is getting it next year.

jesus, that's next year...

what the hell are you bantering about?

i sure dont see you asking what if ford goes under and that engine never happens...

go troll somewhere else, your not the ls3 type.

perhapes a smart car will suit you better.

1982camaro · 02-04-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bolteon593

jesus, that's next year...

what the hell are you bantering about?

i sure dont see you asking what if ford goes under and that engine never happens...

go troll somewhere else, your not the ls3 type.

perhapes a smart car will suit you better.

im just asking questions, no need to get all emotional and kick others out.

screw that homo smart car

bolteon593 · 02-04-2009, 06:14 PM

we've explained to you, the ls3 will last just as long as any foreign motor... 200k+ miles.

questions answered.

Gary B · 02-04-2009, 06:20 PM

Ford will never outpower GM with a naturally aspirated engine. Ever since they adapted the "cammer" design, it's been a losing battle. If the new 5.0 is the OHV design, it still won't compare with HP and still get decent MPG's!

tremiles · 02-04-2009, 07:00 PM

Versions of the LS series of engines have been in production since their introduction in the 97 model year Corvettes. In that time, millions of LS series engines have appeared in F-Bodys, Vettes, GTO's, CTS-V's, new G8 GT/GXP's, FWD Grand Prix's, Monte Carlos, Impalas, small block V8 GM full size pickups, full-size Sport Utes (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon/XL, Escalade), mid-size Sport Utes (Trailblazer, Envoy). There are probably more models that I haven't mentioned here, not including those that have been retrofitted into classic muscle cars.

As far as why the displacement is large compared to Ford's mod-motor V8's, in simple terms, a naturally aspirated motor with large displacements make more horsepower at lower RPM's than naturally aspirated smaller displacement motors. To make another example with the S2000, peak horsepower is made at 7800 RPM's and it's torque peak is at 6800 RPM's. What it means is, unless you really rev it, it's a pig. On the other hand, the S2000 is a light car and the engine rev's really quick, so it happens to be alot of fun to scream around at 8000 RPM's in small doses or on an autocross track but you have to really be willing to work at keeping the rev's above 6000 RPM's. You have to heel and toe the gas and brake in turns to keep the rev's up, and in a daily driver, it can be tiresome if you're not a car dork.

LSxJunkie · 02-04-2009, 07:54 PM

This thread makes me want to punt kittens.

Mr Twisty · 02-04-2009, 08:03 PM

smells like fish in here.

headpunter · 02-04-2009, 08:04 PM

i seriously annoyed with this thread.

the LSx series motors are quite literally the best v8's known to man, you know why the ford motors make power on less Cubic Inches is because they uses a less efficient tune. the Hemi and the 4.6 l fotf both require 4 catalytic converters to become emissions legal while the ls motors only need 2 (1 for each bank)

more HP, More Torque, Excellent Reliability, easy to repair, not overly complicated all these add up to make it the best v8 ever

Redwolf20 · 02-04-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

This thread makes me want to punt kittens.

....OMG the sick but funny visual!

Caliman93230 · 02-04-2009, 08:49 PM

bigger is better enough said.

SScattergunSS · 02-05-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bolteon593

jesus, that's next year...

what the hell are you bantering about?

i sure dont see you asking what if ford goes under and that engine never happens...

go troll somewhere else, your not the ls3 type.

perhapes a smart car will suit you better.

Two things...First, I love this post...Second, I can't believe I wasted 10 mins. reading this thread!!! This is 'merica, and in 'merica we love big engines, P-E-R-I-O-D...

Z/28orSs · 02-05-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1982camaro

the v6 is doing 0-60 in 6.2, my prelude is around the same area.

i need something faster. The v6 camaro is not going to be enough.

are you NUTS? my prelude (97) almost did 0-6 in under 8 sec...

02-04-2009, 07:54 PM	#36
LSxJunkie Snark snark snark Drives: RX350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 3L Hell Posts: 555	This thread makes me want to punt kittens. __________________ What is this, CorvetteForum Lite?

02-04-2009, 08:04 PM	#38
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	i seriously annoyed with this thread. the LSx series motors are quite literally the best v8's known to man, you know why the ford motors make power on less Cubic Inches is because they uses a less efficient tune. the Hemi and the 4.6 l fotf both require 4 catalytic converters to become emissions legal while the ls motors only need 2 (1 for each bank) more HP, More Torque, Excellent Reliability, easy to repair, not overly complicated all these add up to make it the best v8 ever __________________ Stop Whinging

02-04-2009, 06:14 PM	#33
bolteon593 Drives: 2011 GT500 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 902	we've explained to you, the ls3 will last just as long as any foreign motor... 200k+ miles. questions answered.

02-04-2009, 06:20 PM	#34
Gary B Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 573	Ford will never outpower GM with a naturally aspirated engine. Ever since they adapted the "cammer" design, it's been a losing battle. If the new 5.0 is the OHV design, it still won't compare with HP and still get decent MPG's!

02-04-2009, 07:00 PM	#35
tremiles Drives: 04 Elantra GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5	Versions of the LS series of engines have been in production since their introduction in the 97 model year Corvettes. In that time, millions of LS series engines have appeared in F-Bodys, Vettes, GTO's, CTS-V's, new G8 GT/GXP's, FWD Grand Prix's, Monte Carlos, Impalas, small block V8 GM full size pickups, full-size Sport Utes (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon/XL, Escalade), mid-size Sport Utes (Trailblazer, Envoy). There are probably more models that I haven't mentioned here, not including those that have been retrofitted into classic muscle cars. As far as why the displacement is large compared to Ford's mod-motor V8's, in simple terms, a naturally aspirated motor with large displacements make more horsepower at lower RPM's than naturally aspirated smaller displacement motors. To make another example with the S2000, peak horsepower is made at 7800 RPM's and it's torque peak is at 6800 RPM's. What it means is, unless you really rev it, it's a pig. On the other hand, the S2000 is a light car and the engine rev's really quick, so it happens to be alot of fun to scream around at 8000 RPM's in small doses or on an autocross track but you have to really be willing to work at keeping the rev's above 6000 RPM's. You have to heel and toe the gas and brake in turns to keep the rev's up, and in a daily driver, it can be tiresome if you're not a car dork.

02-04-2009, 08:03 PM	#37
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	smells like fish in here.

02-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#40
Caliman93230 Drives: LS3S/C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CALI Posts: 1,344	bigger is better enough said.