GM E-ROD engine and Show car at MUSTANG RANCH 3.31.10

[badrich]

I don't think the Chevvy engine looks *that* bad, Ernie, in the Chevvy. And while the Cobra looks pretty good, I'll be happy to drag race him for pinks anytime. And I'm not going to replace any of the aluminium under my bonnet with plastic. Rich

[Excaliber]

Well, it's just my opinion of course... I don't care for the intake manifold runner look as well as the valve covers. The motor in general just has a very "busy" look, with coils and "stuff" all over it. Covering it with a plastic over cover only moderately helps, it hides the engine. But I want to SEE the engine, not some plastic cover!

Here's what I would do and it's only a matter of time before SOMEONE does! Come up with a engine dress up package. Dump the eight coils hanging like an after thought on the valve covers for starters, hide them, not the engine. Do something to clean up the intake runner "bundle of snakes". Unlike the GT-40 "bundle of snakes" exhaust which looks really cool, this intake is not in the same category at all.

CLEAN lines, thats what it needs. The '55 Chevy is a good example in this case, very tastefully done, simple, to the point, not over kill. Then there is the motor, dam, just doesn't fit well with the theme.

[PANAVIA]

I would leave the rocker cover-covers off- they are only there for valve-train noise reduction.

I actually like the native LS3 look. -- plus I would be too busy *driving* the car to open the hood ( bonnet ) anyway.

Note ; The Marine GM websites have better engine measurement info.

http://www.gm.com/experience/technol...LS3_Marine.pdf

http://www.gm.com/experience/technol...LSA_Marine.pdf

BTW: Ford Guys -- where is my 2011 5.0L crate engine >?

If you search ford racing, or summit for M-6007-M5L ( the new part number for the engine )-- you get nada /nothing /no love. . not even a "Coming Soon" reference.

Steve

[Excaliber]

When to many people use this engine what will be left to look at at the local cruise in? It's nice to see some variety. 2, 4, more carbs, fancy EFI, stack injection, different valve covers, exhaust manifolds, high intake, low intakes, different pullies. This new E-Rod engine is just screaming for some after market dress up parts, or some one with a little ingenuity to do something "different" with the base look.

Realizing modifications could impact smog certification, but still, I see a potential market here for dress up parts for these motors.

[PANAVIA]

Ex- there are lots of mods for these, and many others. -- when everyone was getting stroker windsors for a while there was some hum drum to it, but now the bag is open, anything goes - from FE to LS -!

[Got the Bug]

LS3 E-Rod GTM Install Episode on Horsepower TV.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/...s3episode.html

[PANAVIA]

The EROD Episode is also on itunes -- interesting stuff !

Some recent Notes ;

The fuel system for this thing is a snap.

The EROD LS3 just requires a 59-60psi fuel feed pressure at 45+ gallons per hour.

If you use a GF822 delco filter , ( Wix 33737 )which has an internal pressure regulator you have some major items taken care of. Yes this is a fuel filter with a $40-70 price tag, but - the problems it solves are worth every penny.



You could locate the filter closer to the tank and pump, eliminating the the chore of plotting and installing a significant portion of return line ( save money, labor and frustration) .

The fuel flow requirement is minimum 50GPH, most basic EFI pumps are 97-140GPH so this is not really a hassle.

Fuel line needs to be 5/16-3/8" (AN6)

--more news as it happens !