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Originally Posted by Sax1031
Some of the crying about the 200+ lb weight difference, 20 inch wheels, lack of gearing, lack of track pack, etc... is sad.
These tests will never be "fair". The only thing you can go off is what you can get from the factory for the Stang and the SS.
I don't hear you guys saying the race isn't fair because the Chevy has 1.2 more liters.
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Are U serious??? When comparing a OHV design to a OHC design, the Liters are not a viable way of discussion. The size of the OHV engine has to be larger because of the internal Cam.
Interesting enuff tho, if U look at the two engines fully dressed, the a Ford OHC
V6 engine actually looks larger than the GM OHV V8 one. The LS3 is also lighter.
As an Example:
Ford Engines
3.5L V6 PFI
405 lbs
3.5L V6 EcoBoost
449 lbs
Mod V8s
525-550 lbs
6.2L V8
590 lbs
Numbers include turbos, not include intercoolers, which average about 20lbs more.. so the EB 3.5L weighs about 469lbs and puts out 365HP. For comparison... According to GM Performance Parts, an LS7 weighs 440 lbs and an LS3 weighs 415 lbs and puts out 505HP and 430HP respectively.