Ls v8 VS. v6

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So, I've been told the v8 is better then the v6...
Can anyone tell me what's so better about the v8 (other than the obvious horsepower & torque).
I would love to hear what all have to say.
I own a '00 ls v6 and I'm quite happy with it, cause I haven't (knock on wood) have yet to replace the coil packs, dccv, or any other thing other than the radiator and the a/c and heater controller that's inside the car.
 
Probably not too much besides the power and torque. You'll most likely find that enthusiasts are more likely to have a v8 so you'll get more knowledge based support on a site like this for the 8. On the other hand, the six is a ford motor as opposed to the 8 being jaguar so you'll probably have an easier time getting replacement parts if you aren't located in a larger city.
 
Yeah bro, that was my thoughts as well.
And another one of my thoughts was, why didn't jag put there v6 motors in the ls6?....
Since they've put them in the ls8..
Seems to me they'd put both there motors in both cars.... Just my thought.
 
V6 has a lighter front end than the V8 so weight distribution is closer to 50/50. I have driven both and the handling is slightly more agile in the V6. (both cars had sport suspensions.)
 
Mostly performance. The MPG difference between the V6 and V8 is relatively small. The feel between a V6 and V8 are definitely noticeable, and on a big car like the LS you will appreciate it being there when you want it.

The V8 is also easier to replace COPs on, and it sounds better :)


craigh said:
V6 has a lighter front end than the V8 so weight distribution is closer to 50/50. I have driven both and the handling is slightly more agile in the V6. (both cars had sport suspensions.)
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I seem to remember reading that the V8 is 51/49. I'm sure the V6 is closer, but it's not like we are talking a huge difference. Should be noticeable if you push the car though.
 
Kumba said:
Mostly performance. The MPG difference between the V6 and V8 is relatively small. The feel between a V6 and V8 are definitely noticeable, and on a big car like the LS you will appreciate it being there when you want it.

The V8 is also easier to replace COPs on, and it sounds better :)
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He hit the nail on the head. The V8 just sounds so good.
 
I think the v6 is slightly more reliable. They share many of the same problems like coils going bad, valve cover gaskets leaking, IAC valve, but the v6 has the PCV elbo problem and the v8 has timing chain tensioner problems. There's also a slightly better aftermarket for the v6. Performance wise, I think I'd take a stock v8 with my 5 speed v6 :) and really take them in te twisties :D
 
I've heard the v6 is 50/50...
Now my question is what's the COP's?...
Some of y'all are saying "oh god!" right now
Cause of that question. But I have no idea what y'all are talking about.
And my other question is,.... What sites an I go to for these aftermarket performance parts?..
Lincoln motorsports
Autorock or something like that... Those are just a few I've heard about since joining this forum.
 
'00 lincoln ls6 said:
I've heard the v6 is 50/50...
Now my question is what's the COP's?...
Some of y'all are saying "oh god!" right now
Cause of that question. But I have no idea what y'all are talking about.
And my other question is,.... What sites an I go to for these aftermarket performance parts?..
Lincoln motorsports
Autorock or something like that... Those are just a few I've heard about since joining this forum.
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COP = Coil On Plug.

The LS uses six or eight COPs and no sparkplug wires, instead of one or two coil packs with sparkplug wires.
 
'00 lincoln ls6 said:
Yeah bro, that was my thoughts as well.
And another one of my thoughts was, why didn't jag put there v6 motors in the ls6?....
Since they've put them in the ls8..
Seems to me they'd put both there motors in both cars.... Just my thought.
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It's "their" not "there."

Put it over there.
Go get their car.
They're not going to show.


Anyway, I don't think Jaguar really had much in the way of V6s back then. They used Ford's V6 on their cars.
 
weight distribution

The V6 has 51/49 weight distribution. The V8 is has 52/48 . The performance differences are small becuase the v8 is heavier. If you figure 1% of 3800lbs we are talking about 28lbs, 2% 76lbs so somewhere between those two is the added weight. Also the v8 tended to be fully loaded adding to the weight. When you take into consderating the v6 could be had with a manual transmission the performance difference shrinks. Also in 2002 the v6 went to 220hp the v8 had 252 so 32 hp more. Certainly the v6 manual handled better as this added weight was mostly over the front wheels.
 
I'd say the 8 is more beneficial due to power and some here claim the there is little difference in gas mileage. Coils are easier to replace, but you'll have two more to worry about. I want to drive one to feel the difference because when I go into D4, my 6 goes pretty fast.
 
Ive had both. I really enjoy the additional torque in the V8.
By todays standards, the V8 is by no means a supercar. But it does get out of its own way a bit more easily than the V6.

That said..the V6 is a great engine..just has a LOT of weight to push around with the LS
 
Krakabeast said:
I'd say the 8 is more beneficial due to power and some here claim the there is little difference in gas mileage. Coils are easier to replace, but you'll have two more to worry about. I want to drive one to feel the difference because when I go into D4, my 6 goes pretty fast.
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Yeah, I think mine does better than your average v6 owners like (hondas, dodges, audis without turbos)... With That being said. I'm happy with the way my v6 performs stock. Buy would love some upgrades, like a cam (e303) if possible in a v6, headers, cold air intake, so on and so forth.
 
So it really boils down to how much horse power and torque you want at first.
Seems to me out of these 2 cars that they have the same amount of problems.
But from what I see the v6 seems to have the most easiest fixes?...
 
plugs

Changing the plugs on a 6 cylinder is much harder as you have to remove the manifold to get at the three on the passenger side. This goes for the coil packs as well.
As an additional point these cars are not the only ones to have coil issues. The 2000 or so nissan maxima is notorious for coils and the factory ones are $200 each! Aftermarket is about $110-120. Audis as well, also expensive. Being on top of the enigne the heat gets to them eventually.
 
From my perspective (not that it means much) I had a 98 taurus se duratec 3.0 dohv v6 auto before some fellow decided to pass me on the right while I was turning into a driveway, sent me into a porch and ripped off the right front (short story... totaled).

Picked up a 00 v8 ls, needed some work but runs well now. To the point. (blah blah... I know)

When driving the v6, there was a lot of accelerator motion to move the car but it would pull it's own weight, but to get some action, I would need to floor it, with the ls, I barely touch the accelerator and I'm at 40. I've yet to floor the thing but v8's imo take the worry out of being close :)

I should add, the ls smokes the taurus in comfort, and my old butt needs a little assistance now and then and the ls provides that.

70 mph in the ls, 2k rpm (in D5). Not sure how fast it will go at 3k rpm, but will probably find out when the law isn't looking to gain income due to the economy. :)

My preference would go to the v8... been a while since my last, and forgot what it was like.
 
trans

This may be true but was the tranny in the taurus not a four speed? Don't compare apples to oranges. Also how many kms on the taurus? The extra gear helps acceleration. If the taurus had piles of miles it was probably a little worn out?
 
For some reason not as many LS6s were ordered or bought. This is why it was dropped in '06. I am sure it would be fun to drive with the manual trans.
 
manual

I am very happy with mine. I think it sounds great as well. More intake noise than exhaust but a nice snarl under hard acceleration. Quiet as a mouse the rest of the time and very smooth. It is a luxury car after all. I love the shifting of the Getrag gearbox. I just use my fingetips! Very nice steering as well. My dad had an auto 2000 ls v6 and mine seems to steer nicer. I think the auto weighs about 100lbs more than the manual. That might explain it.
 
01continental said:
For some reason not as many LS6s were ordered or bought. This is why it was dropped in '06. I am sure it would be fun to drive with the manual trans.
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Actually, I have a feeling that they wanted to use up the V8s that they had on the 06s. They had other places to use the V6 after the LS was killed, but no other homes for the V8. That's just a guess though.
 
SteveSC said:
... I think the auto weighs about 100lbs more than the manual. That might explain it.
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So, yours doesn't steer as well when you have a passenger with you? I've noticed a difference in acceleration, but not really on steering or handling when I have passenger(s).
 
SteveSC said:
This may be true but was the tranny in the taurus not a four speed? Don't compare apples to oranges. Also how many kms on the taurus? The extra gear helps acceleration. If the taurus had piles of miles it was probably a little worn out?
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it was a 4sp auto with odrive, got it with 28k miles and always ran great. when it got kissed, it had 113k.

never had a problem passing regular traffic, dual exhausts on it helped it breath fairly well... dunno
 
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