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HP/$ the LSx platform wins every time with EFI. You might be able to do better if you stay carbed with other options but I doubt it. Modern Ford motors are overly complex mechanically. There's nothing superior about the design of a Mod motor and to me, that's sad. I say this because it costs so much to modify one that it drives your hobbyist away compared to many other readily available alternatives be it a SBC/LSX or even a traditional SBF/BBF. People used to believe that OHC was the future given its advantages. The LSx platform crushed that idea. VVT is further proving that OHC is not necessary. Ford went with the "advanced" design and have ended up with an overly complex engine. It's obviously not hurting sales of their vehicles which is all they care about but we are concerned with other factors. The Mod motor just doesn't work for a lot of people. I do like seeing them, for instance Matt's mustang, but I understand the reasons they aren't around as much as the LSx.

Now EcoBoost is cool. That's not motor design though.