Quote:
Originally Posted by swamp2
Did not seem like a fierce nor heated debate between us. Sorry if I left you hanging. Not sure what sucking/jiving you are talking about either. We both acknowledge that each engine design philosophy has merits and I was quite clear to point out that many of my points in favor of a high rpm design were not applicable specifically in the M3 vs. Vette engine case. I'd clearly have to dive in to the LS3 in much greater detail to make any useful and valid comparisons directly vs. the M3 V8. Why don't you tell us your thoughts on why one is superior to the other (was it "in all regards" or "almost all regards")?
|
1) LS3 is slightly lighter in weight
2) LS3 is similar in overall size but not as tall, lending itself to a lower center of gravity in pretty much any car
3) LS3 makes about five percent more power (22 HP)
4) LS3 makes about 45% more torque (124 pound feet)
5) LS3 appears to have better bsfc numbers
1) M3 V8 has a 1900 rpm higher red line, which you have claimed in your fantasy world as an advantage
So I guess in your world it's in "almost all regards" that the LS3 is superior.
Oh, I forgot. Folks without actual knowledge would claim that since the M3 makes more power per liter, that's an advantage in this comparision.
Would you claim that?
Bruce