lol I used to be the "v8 hater" untill I got my current job. Being around LSx cars and engines all the time kinda changes your mind. The engines are great. Easy to work on, make good power and tons upon tons of aftermarket support.
Not to mention I will spend just over $1000 on my turbo setup and have a 550+hp 4.8 that will run forever as long as it is well maintained.......and a 6 speed as well.