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Originally Posted by Russell James
I drove an '11 5.0 today. Pretty impressive for only 5 liters. Down low very unimpressive, but in about the top 3rd of the RPM range it really hits hard.
I still prefer the way the LS3 builds power early. Much more predictable power. Driving the Mustang around, my first impression was this thing is a dog... that's all there is... then once when really opening it up and keeping my foot all the way in it, holy smokes this thing rips hard on the top end. So you really have to push it hard to really feel the ponies. As opposed to an LS motor that just feels strong all the time. Really don't need to floor it and hold it floored to feel the tq.
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i can believe this. its a high winding small displacement motor. the LS3 has a 74ci advantage, and that advantage is that nice, flat torque curve that feels so good.
but me personally, ive always like that top end charge...i find it easier to get the car moving aggresively without lighting up the tires.