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Un-biased opinion here.

5.0's have less low-end grunt compared to the LS3, but, quickly gain speed in the mid-range.

They can rev a lot higher than a stock LS3 and most shift at 7K if bone stock. Once modded, they can rev to 8K and still make power all the way to that RPM. Not to mention, the MT-82 in 5th gear is a 1:1 and the stock gears in a track pack model for example, are 3.73 which also help quite a bit.

There is only about a 100-150LB difference between an SS and the 5.0 and they make nearly identical power.

A great comparison is a full bolt-on 5.0 vs a cammed SS. Both are very much capable of bottom 11's with the right driver, despite the Camaro making upwards of nearly 500 RWHP with a cam, good tune and fuel.

Again, once you mod, it is anyone's race. Stock for stock, the edge goes to the 5.0 either from a dig or a roll.

The 6th gens, however, are a different story. More power, bit less weight than the previous 5th gen and are very well built cars. The 2018 5.0 may stand a better chance, but, the 6th Gen SS is most likely a tick faster with equal drivers.