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Old 10-07-2014, 02:19 PM   #658
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Originally Posted by serialk11r View Post
I don't think I could ever get over the pushrods (my thinking being, Honda seems to be able to make high power/weight ratio DOHC and SOHC motors, so we just need to either wait for Honda to make a serious car or other manufacturers to make a good engine) but I have so much respect for the car.
S2000 engine + trans ~209kg all in
240hp/209kg = 1.15 hp/kg

LS3 engine + trans ~285kg all in
436hp/285kg = 1.53 hp/kg

Advantage: OHV/pushrods :P
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