Which motor is better? GM's LS1 or Chrysler's new HEMI?

[Ultima]

I mean better overall.. performance wise, durability wise, etc...

from what I read on the hemi, they heated it up to 250 degrees or so then ran -25 degree coolant through it and did this several hundred times in a row... ouch! If it can survive that it can't be all bad. I'm just waiting for Dodge to come out with a new Charger or something

 

[SSP]

The new Charger was canceled last time I checked.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Ultima
I mean better overall.. performance wise, durability wise, etc...

from what I read on the hemi, they heated it up to 250 degrees or so then ran -25 degree coolant through it and did this several hundred times in a row... ouch! If it can survive that it can't be all bad. I'm just waiting for Dodge to come out with a new Charger or something

The hemi will be going into various vehicles. The new Ram and several full size cars that will be RWD soon.

 

[TheNemesis]

ls1

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: TheNemesis
ls1

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: TheNemesis
ls1

It would be best to wait and see. The hemi is brand new, the LS1 is not.

 

[SuperSix]

LS1

The Hemi is underpowered and not being put in enough vehicles, and Chevy owns the aftermarket performance crown.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: SuperSix
LS1

The Hemi is underpowered and not being put in enough vehicles, and Chevy owns the aftermarket performance crown.

Under powered? Since when is 345hp underpowered?

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: SuperSix
LS1

The Hemi is underpowered and not being put in enough vehicles, and Chevy owns the aftermarket performance crown.

Under powered? Since when is 345hp underpowered?

Since Nissan!

 

[d33pt]

since nissan what? what nissan engine has 345hp?

 

[Ryan]

VG30E

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: d33pt
since nissan what? what nissan engine has 345hp?

THe VK series (V8 used in the Q45, M45, FX45, and soon to be Nissan Titan, Pathfinder Armada)

 

[Cfour]

ls1

 

[dmw16]

LS1

 

[TrueBlueLS]

LS1 all the way.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

As of now, LS1. It's hard to compare one engine which has been around since what, '97, and one engine which is brand spanking new. Given time I'm sure the Hemi will surprise a lot of people - as long as they put it in something other than a truck