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In comparison, Ford quotes a weight of 315 KG's (about 695 lbs) for the all aluminum 5.4L Ford GT motor, including dry sump oiling system, although I'm not sure if that's a "wet" weight.

Scott mentions he's taken some critisism over this project, based on the cost of the LS9, however; considering the low weight, compact dimensions, power output, driveability and reliability of the motor, the cost is VERY reasonable. Jeg's sells the LS9 for less than $19,000 including shipping! It pains me to say, my Fontana aluminum block based, injected, "Ford" motor cost me considerably more to build than the "good guy" price of an LS9. The non-supercharged LS7 costs about $5,500 less than the LS9 yet still puts out over 500 HP. Slip in a new cam, tweak the ECU and the LS7 comes close to 600 HP, normally aspirated. If you don't want the complication of the LS9's supercharger or the LS9/LS7's dry sump, GM has an LS3 crate motor that's rated at 525 HP, for $7,500...with a warranty. How can you beat that?