408w or Ls1?

408w or Ls1 which would be better?

  • 408w

    Votes: 58 76.3%
  • ls1

    Votes: 18 23.7%

  • Total voters
    76
  • Poll closed .

slo93lx

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Should i sell my 408w build and put a ls1 in my 89 coupe, So far i have the block machined, eagle rotating assemblies and a tf-r intake, no cam or heads yet.
 

Silver2003Cobra

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why would you want to go with an LS1, sounds like you have a good setup already.. just get some good heads and intake and blow a LS1 into the weeds.. (remember, a LS1 when stock had what 350 hp max?)
 

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I voted LS1, but the 408 would probibly be a better match for your car being a ford... You'll get some bad looks from the ford guys when they see that LS1 under the hood!

I do love seeing all the different LSX swaps in cars. There was a guy over on LS1Tech that swapped a built LSX engine in his Mustang (I think it was originally a 99 V6) and he's running insane times now.

Both are good engines, but if you already have the 408, why go with a LS1?
 

Black Talon

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ls1 sound good and run gun in chevys but keep them out of mustangs.

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408 ftw, you already have parts for it, to go ls1 would just waste time and money
 

Slider

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Well since you have most the parts already I say 408. But if you were starting from scratch I would say LS1.
 

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Blasphemy!! Stick your ford motor in their and be happy. As others have said, crossbreeding different domestics is like sleeping with ur 1st cousin.
 

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408 if you want an LS1 sell your Mustang & buy a Camaro or WS6. You have lots of potential with that windsor!
 

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