ponysarepretty said:
Inherently better low end torque... Lighter weight (OHC weighs more than OHV), lower center of gravty... Honestly I find the 2 valves having neighter the prodigious low end of a pushrod or the rushing highend of a OHC, mainly due to lack of VVT and probably having only 2 valves.
Yes, an OHV design has a "slightly" better off-idle torque advantage, but nothing that's not easily compensated for with gearing and the DOHC make much better used of the upper RPM potential than the LS1 does. In this case, the majority of the additional low-end torque produced is due to the larger displacement, not the over all design of the engine.....or are you going to tell me that in stock trim, a comparable 283HP, or 305HO makes better torque/power too....even if the flow characteristics of the heads were the same as the LS1? The lower center of gravity is kind of a moot point too, considering this to can be offset by how high, or low the engine sits within the engine bay,
suspension set up/geometry, etc, etc. Regardless....we're talking a couple of pounds here, not several hundred. I can't really comment on their difference in over all weight of them, because i'm not familiar with the figures, but if you'd care to post them, I'd be interested in knowing exactly how big of a difference there is.
What about the SOHC/DOHC's nearly frictionless valve train, free revving nature if you want to split hairs.
Don't get me wrong, I like the LS1 engines. They make great power, but to call them superior based around this it kind of an ignorant remark, wouldn't you think?
jmajorboner said:
Speaking of ignorant remarks....I've notice that to be one of your traits lately! What's your problem?