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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Terrorist 5.0" data-source="post: 1579051" data-attributes="member: 30689">Keep in mind the LS1 is not only a significantly bigger engine than the 302, but also way newer design wise. The 302, as much as I think it is awesome, it stuck around for way too long.It’s what Ford does. When they hit a home run, they are the best at just sitting on it until they can’t anymore. Although come to think about it, the LS1 came out in 97/98. At that point the 302 was only in the Explorer, and the Camaro competitor was the Cobra at the time.If I am correct, that would mean the LS1’s main competitor was the 4V. Pretty even match I would say, especially with a ring and pinion upgrade for the 4V.My point is, it’s not fair to compare the 302 against the LS1, as they were not meant to be competitors. You could compare the Cobra’s GT40 302 to the LT1 that came in the Camaro at the time, and find that they were somewhat competitive with each other, but the Camaro has always made more power. Much bigger engine.If Ford ever stuck a GT40 351 in the Cobra (a normal Cobra not the Cobra R), then the LT1 would have had a real run for its money.</blockquote>