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Old 01-18-2008, 02:47 PM
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I think Rickmoss needs to investigate a few things

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Originally Posted by rickmoss

The Chev L76 or the beefier LS2 are(in my opinion) modern, UGLY engines that look like they come out of a Saturn or a Hyundai and seem to be quite expensive to boot (compared to comparable complete, drop-in Ford crate engines).
A) Don't see how a LS is any uglier then a Ford engine.
B) LS engines are excellent value $ per KW.

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Originally Posted by rickmoss
Will these modern technical marvels deliver a throaty, head-turning, envy-inspiring, testosterone induced roar from the side exhaust?

Will they require access to NASA computers to tune and keep running? Unlike the FORD engines that can be timed with a slightly modified flashlight.
A) Sorry mate if you build a Cobra rather then buy a '2nd hand' Cobra with a not ugly (your words not mine) engine, you will have to have a modern engine that is run with a NASA computer. Does not matter if it is a Ford or LS donk.

B)As for the side exhaust thing I'll let someone else enlighten you on this subject.
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