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gunslinger · 02-12-2009, 02:03 AM

Two words: Average Horsepower!

Sure, a Ferrari 430 makes 450+ HP, but that horsepower is in a narrow range of RPMS, from about 7000-8000RPM. Which makes the average HP low, but if you can keep the motor in that narrow range, it will MOVE!

The LS3 on the other hand makes a LOT more HP down low in the RPMs (because of the high amount of torque available down there, HP~torque x RPM), yet is able to carry that power all the way to redline, which gives it more average HP and that feeling of quick acceleration.

02-12-2009, 02:03 AM	#4
gunslinger Drives: 1998 Z28 M6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 254	Two words: Average Horsepower! Sure, a Ferrari 430 makes 450+ HP, but that horsepower is in a narrow range of RPMS, from about 7000-8000RPM. Which makes the average HP low, but if you can keep the motor in that narrow range, it will MOVE! The LS3 on the other hand makes a LOT more HP down low in the RPMs (because of the high amount of torque available down there, HP~torque x RPM), yet is able to carry that power all the way to redline, which gives it more average HP and that feeling of quick acceleration. __________________ GTR: Get Transmission Replaced