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Teeth · 02-13-2020, 01:17 AM

I firmly believe the LS3 is a damn good engine.

I just need my dyno sheet from the tuner...getting kinda antsy, lol.

ex-SS-ve · 02-13-2020, 02:08 AM

Thats something thats easy to surpass with only 1 bolt on.

2010reddevil · 02-13-2020, 04:46 AM

An LS3 will almost eclipse 600bhp on an engine dyno with a cam and headers. Look at TSP and GPI with their results.

Black_SS10 · 02-13-2020, 05:07 AM

I've put down over 500whp. Dynojet nymbers. The ls3 is a stout engine that can make some decent power before forced induction.

Sxren_Camaro'13 · 02-13-2020, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ex-SS-ve

Thats something thats easy to surpass with only 1 bolt on.

whats a bolt on sory noob here sorta

InFiD3ViL · 02-13-2020, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sxren_Camaro'13

whats a bolt on sory noob here sorta

CAI, longtubes, exhaust, etc...Usually a 'bolt on' is considered a part that doesn't touch oil or require getting into the engine. But opinions on the definition vary. Some people consider upgraded rockers or heads bolt ons, but I do not agree.

If we are talking crank like Teeth said, I should be close to 500hp crank just from my mods alone. RWHP is a different story and I am guessing around or maybe a tiny bit over 400rwhp. But you know what my guess is worth?

You can find videos of totally stock LS3s making 450+hp crank.

Sxren_Camaro'13 · 02-13-2020, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

CAI, longtubes, exhaust, etc...Usually a 'bolt on' is considered a part that doesn't touch oil or require getting into the engine. But opinions on the definition vary. Some people consider upgraded rockers or heads bolt ons, but I do not agree.

If we are talking crank like Teeth said, I should be close to 500hp crank just from my mods alone. RWHP is a different story and I am guessing around or maybe a tiny bit over 400rwhp. But you know what my guess is worth?

You can find videos of totally stock LS3s making 450+hp crank.

Baseball · 02-13-2020, 04:37 PM

500 crank HP doesn’t sound outrageous if the cam with “bolt ons” include a tune, which is typical with LT headers.

InFiD3ViL · 02-13-2020, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Baseball

500 crank HP doesn’t sound outrageous if the cam with “bolt ons” include a tune, which is typical with LT headers.

You shouldn't really need a cam to get near 500 crank HP with the LS3, full bolt ons alone should get you close. Cam, heads, and boltons will get close to or above 600 crank hp.

The LS376/525 is a factory LS3 with an ASA 'Hot Cam' and is rated 525 crank HP. That is with zero bolt on parts.

I am not sure but I am thinking that the TC 'Teeth' meant rear wheel.

Teeth · 02-13-2020, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

You shouldn't really need a cam to get near 500 crank HP with the LS3, full bolt ons alone should get you close. Cam, heads, and boltons will get close to or above 600 crank hp.

The LS376/525 is a factory LS3 with an ASA 'Hot Cam' and is rated 525 crank HP. That is with zero bolt on parts.

I am not sure but I am thinking that the TC 'Teeth' meant rear wheel.

No, I did mean crank. People are just that dumb sometimes, lol.

With the calculation, it has to be making around 530rwhp

prod · 02-13-2020, 07:21 PM

Are you talking LS3, or your L99 with the LS3 conversion?
I think the compression ratio is different.

Teeth · 02-13-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by prod

Are you talking LS3, or your L99 with the LS3 conversion?
I think the compression ratio is different.

Mine is the L99 to LS3 conversion, is the compression really that different? I thought the huge difference was in the valve train.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 02-13-2020, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Teeth

Mine is the L99 to LS3 conversion, is the compression really that different? I thought the huge difference was in the valve train.

Yep compression is slightly lower on the L99. The pistons are different to accommodate the vvt.

Teeth · 02-13-2020, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Yep compression is slightly lower on the L99. The pistons are different to accommodate the vvt.

Well that's good to know, thanks for the info!

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Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	I've put down over 500whp. Dynojet nymbers. The ls3 is a stout engine that can make some decent power before forced induction. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

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Baseball Baseball...and Chevrolet Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Toledo Posts: 28	500 crank HP doesn’t sound outrageous if the cam with “bolt ons” include a tune, which is typical with LT headers. __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13

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prod Drives: HHR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: GTA ON CA Posts: 451	Are you talking LS3, or your L99 with the LS3 conversion? I think the compression ratio is different.