I looked into the l33 option just for the weight savings. But truth is the l33 is only 75lbs lighter then the lm7. And i think people are paying way too much for them. When the going rate for an lm7 is 300-500 bucks and the l33s are going for 1500-2000. I dont think all that money is worth 75lbs. Stock they make about 25 mpre horse over the lm7, but my thought is you can buy a lm7 for so much cheaper and then take the extra money to make more hp i find the l33s to be a waste IMO.
When you put the cost in there I completely agree, more performance/dollar without the L33. But you said before it wasn't money, it's the cool factor. So don't be trying to use logic and reasoning now, it's too late!
This. I want the 4.8 for its quick high revving ability. I want a motor i can run some r's i. And if i do find myself craving more power a turbo is going to fix that. I have talked to tuners and to guys that have boosted 4.8s, 5.3s and 6.0s and for what im doing the 4.8 will get me what i want if i decide to boost.
The 4.8 will not rev any quicker than the 5.3 would, you just have to rev it more to make more power. In fact, the 4.8 will rev slower most likely because it doesn't have the low end grunt to quickly pass through the lower RPMs under load. It may free rev quicker because the piston speed it lower for the same RPM, but under load is a different story. But a lot of gear can make up for that. However, going back to logic, it is usually cheaper to make the same power with larger motor than a high revving smaller motor. But if you can get a 4.8 really cheap, then go for it.
I can totally understand if you
want to rev it more. RPM can be fun. It's the same reason I don't think its fun to drive a diesel, I want to hear the engine sing, not hear it rattle. Although diesels can't be beat for towing, for that they rule.
I still disagree with this. I do think less power is cooler. I am a fan of well built suspension and momentum vs hp.
Less hp...cooler? Did you bump your head?
Seriously though, why does it have to be suspension
or hp, why can't it be both? Better suspension is more fun than sucky suspension, and more hp is more fun than less, therefore more hp
and a better suspension will be more fun than either of the two by themselves.
So it is known there isnt one person in here that has offended me. Not even the slightest. I enjoy all the conflicts of interest. Everybody has their own ideas and thats what makes it fun. I like seeing multiple points of view about the same situation. So keep the feed back coming. I dont just try to disagree to be an a$$. I disagree or argue with people because i want to see a point made with thought or backing proof as to why. I dont like seeing just a statement made with no back evidence or the ability to defend said statement.
I think it's funy when two people race and one person lets off and the other person doesn't and they both think they won. I guess it is a win/win if they both won, everyone is happy.
Now that the motor thing is settled, how difficult would it be to fab up a straight front axle tube without the pumpkin? Probably lose 150 lbs off the front.
I mentioned that a while back when he was ditching the t-case, because it's also unsprung weight you are losing for a better ride. But it seemed they thought it was a waste of time.
