Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeke.Malvo
15% more power isn't always so easy. That isn't too different from LS3 to LS7 power differences, and the LS7 had some "exotic" hardware to get there. The LS7 is an expensive engine. As it is, the LT1 is an expensive engine as well relative to the LS3. To get to 15% more power while meeting emissions and MPG standards may make it as or more expensive as the LS7 is/was.
|
The cost of the LS7 was due to the unique block and heads, along with the titanium components. The LT4 is much cheaper than the LS9, despite making more power and torque.
Building the new engine off the LT1 block and heads will help keep costs down.