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Maxspeed · 06-07-2012, 04:57 PM

I have the LS3 engine that has 426HP. I am adding a Corsa Exhaust which is supposed to give you an average increase if 6HP and CAI Cold Air which should give me 16HP. When some one asks how much I have is it ok to say 448HP?

RallySS · 06-07-2012, 05:02 PM

I would not as each is in an independent install, not grouped together. You may get 16 from CAI, but after install exhaust only goes up by 3 or higher than advertised. I don't get into the contest of putting it out there ever for reasons like this unless you start with a dyno baseline and compare each after install.

KMPrenger · 06-07-2012, 05:03 PM

No...horsepower from bolt ons do no "stack up" like a simple addition problem. If so, my car would be 370+ horsepower V6.

That said, since these are your first two bolt ons and they are on opposite ends (intake and exhaust side) they should stack up well. I'd just tell people with your add ons your looking at 440+

AdamZ · 06-07-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxspeed

I have the LS3 engine that has 426HP. I am adding a Corsa Exhaust which is supposed to give you an average increase if 6HP and CAI Cold Air which should give me 16HP. When some one asks how much I have is it ok to say 448HP?

If you have 448 HP...why would you say anything else

Maxspeed · 06-07-2012, 05:06 PM

Ok sounds good. I only ask cuz at a show once I heard someone say their Hp after all the Add ons.

austinjames · 06-07-2012, 05:08 PM

I just lie to people. 5,000hp. Sunglasses mod will put u up there too

Fogey · 06-07-2012, 05:15 PM

this reminded me of when I was car pooling back in the 70's gas shortages period. My fellow rider had a teen age son and he bought him a used Chevy Blazer. About once a week Dad would be buying the kid an add-on/mod,
that "would improve gas mileaage". After a few months of this, Dad and I decided that the Blazer had to be making gas not consuming it. The kid was a good kid, and Dad could afford it, but it was still pretty funny.

yzrider58 · 06-07-2012, 05:23 PM

If you're talking to a ricer remember that every sticker adds 5 HP.

RED DEMON SS · 06-07-2012, 05:23 PM

Remember the number of 426 hp is at the Crank not the wheels, so definitely a no when asked by someone who knows what they are talking about. But most definitely add some stickers and that should give you about a 1000 RWHP!

Stingray · 06-07-2012, 05:25 PM

Just say "Stock LS3 is rated at 426hp although I added some mods, so give or take a few..."

Maxspeed · 06-07-2012, 07:26 PM

Thanks guys. Forty I will just say what you suggest.

dekan513 · 06-07-2012, 07:37 PM

i always say its a ls3 with 426 and ive added this to it for about this many hp

Sir Nuke · 06-07-2012, 07:54 PM

max.....if you want to be able to actually tell them.....after you put your mods on, take it to a good reliable shop, and have your car TUNED.....then you will actually KNOW waht your car is puttinjg out.....AT THE WHEELS.

ss409cid · 06-07-2012, 08:00 PM

HP, doesnt everyone just lie....

06-07-2012, 04:57 PM	#1
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	HP Bragging Rights I have the LS3 engine that has 426HP. I am adding a Corsa Exhaust which is supposed to give you an average increase if 6HP and CAI Cold Air which should give me 16HP. When some one asks how much I have is it ok to say 448HP?

06-07-2012, 05:02 PM	#2
RallySS Drives: 2011 Rally Yellow RS/2SS Vert M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saucier, MS Posts: 623	I would not as each is in an independent install, not grouped together. You may get 16 from CAI, but after install exhaust only goes up by 3 or higher than advertised. I don't get into the contest of putting it out there ever for reasons like this unless you start with a dyno baseline and compare each after install. __________________ If you expect to score points by whining, join a European soccer team.

06-07-2012, 05:03 PM	#3
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	No...horsepower from bolt ons do no "stack up" like a simple addition problem. If so, my car would be 370+ horsepower V6. That said, since these are your first two bolt ons and they are on opposite ends (intake and exhaust side) they should stack up well. I'd just tell people with your add ons your looking at 440+ __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

06-07-2012, 05:08 PM	#6
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	I just lie to people. 5,000hp. Sunglasses mod will put u up there too __________________

06-07-2012, 05:15 PM	#7
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	Not ragging on the OP, fair question, but... this reminded me of when I was car pooling back in the 70's gas shortages period. My fellow rider had a teen age son and he bought him a used Chevy Blazer. About once a week Dad would be buying the kid an add-on/mod, that "would improve gas mileaage". After a few months of this, Dad and I decided that the Blazer had to be making gas not consuming it. The kid was a good kid, and Dad could afford it, but it was still pretty funny. __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari

06-07-2012, 05:06 PM	#5
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Ok sounds good. I only ask cuz at a show once I heard someone say their Hp after all the Add ons.

06-07-2012, 05:23 PM	#8
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 832 View My Garage	If you're talking to a ricer remember that every sticker adds 5 HP. __________________

06-07-2012, 05:23 PM	#9
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	Remember the number of 426 hp is at the Crank not the wheels, so definitely a no when asked by someone who knows what they are talking about. But most definitely add some stickers and that should give you about a 1000 RWHP! __________________

06-07-2012, 05:25 PM	#10
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Just say "Stock LS3 is rated at 426hp although I added some mods, so give or take a few..."

06-07-2012, 07:26 PM	#11
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Thanks guys. Forty I will just say what you suggest.

06-07-2012, 07:37 PM	#12
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 View My Garage	i always say its a ls3 with 426 and ive added this to it for about this many hp __________________ check out ky speeds fb page https://www.facebook.com/kyspeed

06-07-2012, 07:54 PM	#13
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	max.....if you want to be able to actually tell them.....after you put your mods on, take it to a good reliable shop, and have your car TUNED.....then you will actually KNOW waht your car is puttinjg out.....AT THE WHEELS. __________________

06-07-2012, 08:00 PM	#14
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,079 View My Garage	HP, doesnt everyone just lie.... __________________