The sky is the limit with the LS1 (or so it seems). It really is a world class motor. I notice that the LS2 crate motors are available also. New for ~$6K. Now that's cheap!
I'll bet it's more compact and lighter than the motor out of the 944. Come to think of it, a 944 coupled to an LS1 motor would be a Corvette killer.
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