Certainly over the years the asian automakers have figured out a way to achieve respectable peak hp.
Really need a dyno curve to analyze how good or bad those engines listed are. AUC is what really matters.
Besides the AUC for the motor, weight and gearing also should be analyzed.
All means to...
the ls2 05-06 GTO, C6 vette, etc has a oil consumption issue. I'm assuming using a thin synthetic and not watching the level could lead to catastrophic failure.
Ls1 did i believe in some applications early on in it's release (97-98).
Currently i've had none which is good.
GTO forums have alot...
After alot of reading i joined to site to learn more. Seems like i have alot of searching to do, lol.
I'm currently driving a 04 GTO. Handful of mods up to a dyno'd 330rwhp and 342rwtq. Race it occasionally, drive it hard on the street. It serves as a daily driver. Alot of commute miles, stop...
not a fan of using impact guns for anything other than high torque bolts (suspension and body component stuff)
for most people a nice "clicker" type torque wrench is fine. Lots of choices. craftsman, home depot Huskey, SK, KD tool, etc.
use a tire iron to remove, above wrench to torque to...