[Aussie Mike]

Ledge,

I chose the LS1 for the similar reasons. Yes I like the Ford Windsor but I think it's near the peak of it's development curve. There's aftermarket everything available for it. You can build a Ford Winsor without using any Ford parts at all.

The LS1 is currently still near the bottom of it's development curve and it's already more than a match for the Windsor in power output, weight, strength and reliability. Over the next 10 years or so we are going to see a huge ammount of R&D into this motor from both GM and the aftermarket. There is a huge ammount of untapped potential left in this motor and I'm looking forward to seeing and sampling some of the developments.

Les,

I fully agree with you but there seems to be a streak of complacency running through the clubs and manufactureres. The rodders started out with pre '48 rules and got them pushed up to '58. I'd like to see the cut off pushed up to '68.

Cheers