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mxkx250 · 05-01-2010, 08:18 PM

I saw the episode of Horsepower TV where they dynoed an LS3 crate engine called the E Rod. They were saying that it is the same engine from the 09 Corvette and 10 Camaro SS. It layed out 490HP and 440TQ. I am wondering if this is the same engine or higher performance version. Anyone know?

FFPM73 · 05-01-2010, 08:20 PM

I would like to know as well. When did you see the episode of Horsepower TV?

mxkx250 · 05-01-2010, 08:25 PM

I just watched it. I TVIOed it from 9:30am on Spike. It should be on again tomorrow.

rayhawk · 05-01-2010, 09:34 PM

The e-rod LS3 is rated at 430 hp according to the website. It shows it equipped with cast iron manifolds and cats though so that it can be used in a variety of applications legally. I'm assuming they installed it the right way (with long tube headers and no cats) on horsepower tv. This probably explains the better results.

http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/ho...ction=overview

Robin Lawrence · 05-01-2010, 10:22 PM

The E Rod package is an emissions legal package for those who require a complete certified engine package. One state currently requires that any new project vehicles registered have an emissions legal package.

I have heard that the dyno at Horsepower is "happy" I don't know.

I had a Corvette configured LS3 on the engine on the engine dyno last year for a cam test story.

With headers and a electic water pump it made a baseline of 480 horsepower.

I think that they are a little under rated.

Robin

5thGenOwner · 05-01-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayhawk

The e-rod LS3 is rated at 430 hp according to the website. It shows it equipped with cast iron manifolds and cats though so that it can be used in a variety of applications legally. I'm assuming they installed it the right way (with long tube headers and no cats) on horsepower tv. This probably explains the better results.

http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/ho...ction=overview

Nope, they were installing it in a "supercar", kit car. I caught a little bit of it, but the general theme of the episode was that it was a "eco" friendly supercar, that is legal in more states now (resale-ability). I believe it had a LS1 in it before? I either missed that part or they didn't go into detail... they don't go into much detail of anything.

As for the high HP on their dyno tests.... I would expect HP-TV to pump out close to 500 hp out of a LS3... it was a crate engine. Whatever it was that they did to it (again, either missed or they didn't go into detail), it sounded damn good, and they thought so too!

As for the LS3 E-rod, dunno... do some google, maybe? I guess I wasn't that intersted in the 'e-rod' part of the show.

Can anyone say A.D.D.?

LimaCharlie · 05-01-2010, 10:42 PM

490 flywheel horsepower sounds about right for a stock LS3 with no parasitic loss from accessories (no power steering, alternator, A/C, etc).

AlSuwaidi · 05-02-2010, 12:16 AM

SSOOCH · 05-02-2010, 12:26 AM

So can I buy some decals and badges that say 490hp!

jrpimp00 · 05-02-2010, 12:54 AM

At the beginning of the show they stated that it was a crate enging that made 430HP. And they also stated that the car did have a LS1 in it. Thats about all I saw, my DVR messed up, but I will be watching it in the morning

RedJewelSS · 05-02-2010, 10:43 AM

its on right now

philipdistefano · 05-02-2010, 10:52 AM

It's crazy that I was randomly looking through channels, randomly found this show that I've never heard of before, come straight to Camaro5, and there's already a thread about it.

hamidar05 · 05-02-2010, 10:52 AM

What's with Copeland's vampire teeth?

ORANGE U NV · 05-02-2010, 11:01 AM

Dyno was done with the supplied "Camaro styled" exhaust manifolds and cats. The show high-lighted emission friendly hot rodding from a factory crate engine.

05-01-2010, 08:18 PM	#1
mxkx250 Drives: 12 ZL1, 98 Camaro SS, 67 RS/SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 385 View My Garage	Horsepower TV LS3 Crate Engine Dyno I saw the episode of Horsepower TV where they dynoed an LS3 crate engine called the E Rod. They were saying that it is the same engine from the 09 Corvette and 10 Camaro SS. It layed out 490HP and 440TQ. I am wondering if this is the same engine or higher performance version. Anyone know?

05-01-2010, 08:20 PM	#2
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	I would like to know as well. When did you see the episode of Horsepower TV? __________________ *FFPM73*

05-01-2010, 09:34 PM	#4
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	The e-rod LS3 is rated at 430 hp according to the website. It shows it equipped with cast iron manifolds and cats though so that it can be used in a variety of applications legally. I'm assuming they installed it the right way (with long tube headers and no cats) on horsepower tv. This probably explains the better results. http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/ho...ction=overview __________________

05-01-2010, 10:22 PM	#5
Robin Lawrence Drives: 2010 Camaro 69 Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Galesburg, Illinois Posts: 447	The E Rod package is an emissions legal package for those who require a complete certified engine package. One state currently requires that any new project vehicles registered have an emissions legal package. I have heard that the dyno at Horsepower is "happy" I don't know. I had a Corvette configured LS3 on the engine on the engine dyno last year for a cam test story. With headers and a electic water pump it made a baseline of 480 horsepower. I think that they are a little under rated. Robin __________________ Holley Performance Products

05-02-2010, 12:26 AM	#9
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	So can I buy some decals and badges that say 490hp! __________________

05-01-2010, 08:25 PM	#3
mxkx250 Drives: 12 ZL1, 98 Camaro SS, 67 RS/SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 385 View My Garage	I just watched it. I TVIOed it from 9:30am on Spike. It should be on again tomorrow.

05-01-2010, 10:42 PM	#7
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	490 flywheel horsepower sounds about right for a stock LS3 with no parasitic loss from accessories (no power steering, alternator, A/C, etc).

05-02-2010, 12:16 AM	#8
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05-02-2010, 12:54 AM	#10
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 530	At the beginning of the show they stated that it was a crate enging that made 430HP. And they also stated that the car did have a LS1 in it. Thats about all I saw, my DVR messed up, but I will be watching it in the morning __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)

05-02-2010, 10:43 AM	#11
RedJewelSS Drives: six in a row makes it go Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 610 View My Garage	its on right now __________________ brian 2010 camaro SS. LS3/6SPD (sold) 2003 Jeep Wrangler/Rubicon/NV3550 1989 F-150 4x4/300 I6/M5ODR2 1982 mustang. 351W/414stroker C4 9" rear. bracket racer 1977 F-100 5.9L 12V Cummins conversion/NV5600

05-02-2010, 10:52 AM	#12
philipdistefano Remember, Remember... Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 688	It's crazy that I was randomly looking through channels, randomly found this show that I've never heard of before, come straight to Camaro5, and there's already a thread about it.

05-02-2010, 10:52 AM	#13
hamidar05 Drives: 10 Camaro/69 Bronco/08 Mazda3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 305 View My Garage	What's with Copeland's vampire teeth? __________________ Selection Worksheet - 04/27/09 3300 - 08/03/09 6000 - 08/25/09 VIN# 34612 Bitchin Camaro - Dead Milkmen - http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/8092 Thank You Oshawa - Domo arigato Mr. Roboto ~1600 mi so far - 07/18/10

05-02-2010, 11:01 AM	#14
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	Dyno was done with the supplied "Camaro styled" exhaust manifolds and cats. The show high-lighted emission friendly hot rodding from a factory crate engine. __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).

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