1965 Valiant LS Build
To each their own. I am not a transvestite guy, but the availability of those engines, their external dimensions and parts availability make them appealing. Many go over 250k miles with minimal troubles. Like all the OEMs, the AFM or DOD feature has proven to be a sore spot but that is fairly easily defeated. Aftermarket to the rescue and the General has recognized it as a problem and authorized delete kits.
LS have kits through the aftermarket to install in most any car including Porsche.