because the valve springs in an OHV motor have to control a set of pushrods too. you tend to get push rod flex and valve float at high rpm...
i will admit the ford V8 is far from perfect. a DOHC V8 doesn't need to be that big...
the LS2 isn't even on sale yet... tongue.gif
the n/a 4V motors in the cobra and mach 1 held their own against the LS1 f-cars. i'm sure the new mustangs/cobras won't disappoint either... smile.gif
[ 02. August 2004, 02:11 PM: Message edited by: recklessOP ]
we've had three hondas (purchased new), and none of them were that reliable...
get the celica, and test drive both models. not everyone likes the high strung GT-S model...