Rusty-
A couple facts for you to consider:
-the aluminum LS motors are more expensive
-the 'plentiful' and cheap LS motors are iron blocks, weight is similar to the Hemi
-internal engine components cost the same, LS vs Hemi
I disagree with your claim that more power can be made dollar for dollar. Only at certain build levels is this true (I.e. Stock long block turbo builds). A 'full build' is comparable in both cost and power.
Also, as it sits right now, if you don't have header fab skills, it's cheaper to put a Hemi in a Mopar than an LS in a Mopar.
I totally agree on these facts:
LS more plentiful with more aftermarket support. And it's cheaper to put an LS in a chevy vs a Hemi in a Mopar.
We've done price breakdowns and comparisons on another thread.
Wade
