why is the LS looked down on???

Now we non-vtec teggers know that the compression is lower for more torque. Even if somebody with vtec got a turbo, he'd buy low compression pistons anyways. Plus the non-vtec has a stronger block. Therefore reducing the possibility of blowing the pistons. I understand that it doesn't redline as high, but you can throw cams, sprockets, retainers, valves. Then you'll modify the chip and you can redline 8500. Goes to show ya who these "posers that look down on LS" dont think enough before they talk.