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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl
Oh, I agree. The LS1 was probably underrated. I'm just saying I think the race would be close if the 5th gen V6 weighed the same, had the same wtq and had a 3.45-3.55 rearend. They have a nice wide power band.
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Fixed it for ya.
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Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE
Truck, you're using a supercharged LSA (wet-sump) as your size comparison engine. Try, like the LT5 is, an NA LS. Shorter in height. And the width difference is from using the LS measurement WITH exhaust manifolds, and the LT5 WITHOUT. And vehicle application plays a part in which belt/drive system is utilized, affecting length.
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I only used the LSA as an example because you brought it up. Here is a demential pic of a NA LS without manifolds to compare to the LT5. To me it looks like the DOHC LT-5 is a whopping inch and a quarter wider and the same in height and length then this NA LS. I'm just trying to point out that not all DOHC mills are as wide as a Ford's modular design. If GM wanted to they could build DOHC engines that will fit just fine in everything that currently has an LS and still be a popular swap engine for custom builds. It would also most likely not have AFM/DOD and Gas Guzzler tax.
