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It all depends on what you’re looking for. For power, there is no question that the LS is the way to go. None.
From an engineering standpoint, the LS is superior in every measurable way to the Porsche -6. Weight wise, once you factor in water, its maybe 50 lbs more than the -6.
Ultimate power however isn’t always the design goal.
For my 1976 912 build, I wanted
* Period correct early 70s look and feel
* Looked factory plausible
* stock looking trunk
* lightweight, had to be 912 weight
* reasonable power, ~200 hp
* simple and reliable for long trips
* easy availability of parts
* full use of trunk with spare tire.
So I decided on a performance build N/A Subaru 2.5 with ‘stealth’ radiator setup in the fenders.
The Subaru fit my design goals best because it’s a very light, small and compact motor. Mostly it has much lower cooling requirements than the LS. You only need a pair of smaller radiators hidden in the front fenders.
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