Joel K
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Hey everyone, I thought I would throw this out there and get some feedback. My SLC kit will be delivered this fall and trying to narrow down my engine choice and looking for opinions. At some point I need to let Fran know which engine plate I require. One major constraint is that if I go with a post 1969 engine it needs to be emissions legal to register in the State of NJ.
Considering the emissions requirement I am thinking about going with an GM E-ROD engine which has all the emissions equipment except for the Evap Tank Pressure test. It still should pass ODB emissions and would work in NJ. You can pass emissions if one of the ready flags are unset, and this would be the EVAP system in the E-Rod case. I believe all other emissions flags are set and active.
In the E-Rod world I have the following choices:
1)LS3 E-rod - 430 HP and 425 lb-ft of torque
2)LS3 E-rod & Edelbrock E-Rod emissions legal Supercharger - 599HP and 550lb-ft of torque
3)LT1 E-rod - 455 HP and 465 lb-ft of torque, pretty flat torque curve, deliver 400 lb-ft at 2000 RPM
4)LT4 E-rod - not yet available and is in the works but no delivery available.
As a point of reference, I own a Challenger Hellcat(700HP and 4400 Pounds) and have owned Gen II(450 HP and 3100 pounds) and Gen 3 Vipers(505 HP and 3100 pounds) so not new to high horsepower cars. My SLC will be primarily a street driven car and just looking to have a blast driving it around. i love the supercharge whine and power in the Hellcat.
My original thinking was to go with the LS-3 and Edelbrock supercharger since that would for sure be a thrilling experience and I think the packaging into the SLC is very do-able. But now I'm thinking going with the LT1 E-Rod since it is probably a 100 pounds lighter and has a nice flat torque curve which would work very well in an SLC and save myself the install issues of getting the Edelbrock Supercharger installed(pin crank, upload the emissions legal tune, and install a separate inter-cooler radiator and pump etc.).
I also don't really don't know if the LT 1 will have any packaging issues. Both engines would come with a wet sump and I'd have to convert to the shallower Corvette Oil Pan. which is an easy mode. They also have low mounted AC Compressor and Alternator brackets available so I am thinking both LT1 and LS3 should fit pretty easily.
Anyway, your input is welcomed and appreciated.
Considering the emissions requirement I am thinking about going with an GM E-ROD engine which has all the emissions equipment except for the Evap Tank Pressure test. It still should pass ODB emissions and would work in NJ. You can pass emissions if one of the ready flags are unset, and this would be the EVAP system in the E-Rod case. I believe all other emissions flags are set and active.
In the E-Rod world I have the following choices:
1)LS3 E-rod - 430 HP and 425 lb-ft of torque
2)LS3 E-rod & Edelbrock E-Rod emissions legal Supercharger - 599HP and 550lb-ft of torque
3)LT1 E-rod - 455 HP and 465 lb-ft of torque, pretty flat torque curve, deliver 400 lb-ft at 2000 RPM
4)LT4 E-rod - not yet available and is in the works but no delivery available.
As a point of reference, I own a Challenger Hellcat(700HP and 4400 Pounds) and have owned Gen II(450 HP and 3100 pounds) and Gen 3 Vipers(505 HP and 3100 pounds) so not new to high horsepower cars. My SLC will be primarily a street driven car and just looking to have a blast driving it around. i love the supercharge whine and power in the Hellcat.
My original thinking was to go with the LS-3 and Edelbrock supercharger since that would for sure be a thrilling experience and I think the packaging into the SLC is very do-able. But now I'm thinking going with the LT1 E-Rod since it is probably a 100 pounds lighter and has a nice flat torque curve which would work very well in an SLC and save myself the install issues of getting the Edelbrock Supercharger installed(pin crank, upload the emissions legal tune, and install a separate inter-cooler radiator and pump etc.).
I also don't really don't know if the LT 1 will have any packaging issues. Both engines would come with a wet sump and I'd have to convert to the shallower Corvette Oil Pan. which is an easy mode. They also have low mounted AC Compressor and Alternator brackets available so I am thinking both LT1 and LS3 should fit pretty easily.
Anyway, your input is welcomed and appreciated.
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