V8 owners and 3.2 owners!, Who has owned both? Or at least driven both? Options

[speed metal army]

I have an 8 in my car right now, looking at possibly doing a 3.2 six. I have a 3.2 in my Carerra and really enjoy it. The plan would be to use a regeared 901 with the 3.2,locked out 1st etc. Obviously this is a pricey undertaking, am I going to be disappointed power wise? The only complaint I really have with my 8cyl is the transaxle. Not geared ideally. But, putting a flat six in the car has always been a plan.The car is strictly my fun little hotrod, no track,no AX.
Opinions please! Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[JRust]

The LS1 is a completely different beast than your old 350. All aluminum for one thing so the weight is really not an issue. If he is pushing more then 2300lbs I'd be surprised. While the LS1 can put down a ton of power. It can also be driven as tame as you want. I have driven both. I loved the feel of Jerry Mahoney's LS1 car. You can feel the power there definitely but I was very impressed with it's drivability. I would sure consider getting a Boxster S tranny. It will be cheaper then doing a 3.2 conversion by a longshot.

Having said all that the 3.2 is a killer motor. I can't fault anyone for putting one of them in your car. It will have a better resale value than the LS will. At the same time the one time you need to rebuild your 3.2. Your going to spend 10k plus (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) & need the right shop to do it.

The LS1 can be done at most local shops. Has tons of aftermarket parts for it cheap. Also can be found at your local shop. If you completely blew the motor. You'd spend a lot less just getting a new crate motor than rebuilding it.