To create a bit of a buzz around its new line of comparatively greener and more fuel efficient crate motors called 'E-Rod', General Motors prepared an eye-catching 1955 Chevrolet for the SEMA Show. The fully restored Chevy features a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 E-Rod engine that cranks out 424 lb.-ft. of torque. The list price for the E-Rod LS3 package, which does not include a transmission nor some other necessary components such as the exhaust system behind the catalytic converters, is $9,375."With the E-ROD system, you're getting 160 percent more horsepower than the original small-block V-8 offered in 1955, but with emissions performance and efficiency that wasn't even dreamt of half a century ago," said Jamie Meyer, product marketing manager for GM Performance Parts.
"This is how modern hot rods will be built. They'll have the efficiency of a modern GM high-performance vehicle, be environmentally conscious and emissions-compliant – all while providing the owner with a smaller carbon footprint," he added.
For more details on GM's new E-Rod package, check out the release below.
The E-ROD system components (from GM Press Release)
The E-ROD kit carries part number 19244805 and includes the same, basic LS3 engine that's found in the Camaro SS and Corvette (additional engine choices, including the LS7 and LSA, are planned for future packages). Standard elements of the kit include:
- 6.2-liter LS3 crate engine, rated at 430 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft. of torque
- GMPP LS3 engine wiring harness
- GMPP engine control module
- Exhaust manifolds
- Catalytic converters
- Oxygen sensors and sensor bosses
- Fuel tank evaporative emissions canister
- Mass airflow sensor and sensor boss
- Accelerator pedal (for use with the LS3's electronic throttle)
- Air filter
- Instruction manual
In addition to the E-ROD system, the builder will need to source additional components to complete the assembly and get the vehicle running. They include:
- Fuel tank
- Fuel lines (re-circulating or returnless)
- Fuel pump
- Fuel tank vent line from the tank to the evaporative emissions canister
- Pure line from the canister to the engine purge solenoid
- Air induction system that incorporates the mass airflow sensor
- Exhaust system behind the catalytic converters
Additionally, the LS3 engine requires a front-end accessory drive system that is suitable to the vehicle. The instruction manual includes recommendations for the accessory drive kit, as well as the transmission, gear ratios and more.
The E-ROD kit does not include a transmission. GMPP recommends the GM Hydra-Matic electronically controlled 4L60-E four-speed automatic, part number 19156260, and transmission controller, part number 12497316.
6 Comments:
You guys really think this car is "georgous"?
Many would agree, but I do not find the cars from this era "gorgeous." They culminated in the "interesting" but ugly finned monstrosities of the late fifties. In the sixties I think the cars started to look better.
Again, this is my opinion and some would disagree. Mass consensus can take over and people agree that the most beautiful motorcycles and cars have 50's styling. That is not me. (I have my own mass consensus agreements)
I find Harleys to be quite unattractive as motorcycles, especially the fully dressed elephant eared tourers.
Another example is when you compare a 1959 Coupe de Ville with a 1963 El Dorado. (I think the 1963 is elegant, the 1959 is exaggerated and gross even though there are some exaggerated and gross things I do like)
I actually think that Cadillac should use their 1967/68 El Dorado as heritage for their latest styling language instead of the 1959 car in their commercials. That is an older commercial which I don't see any more, but you know what I mean. (I like their latest styling language)
That's what I love about the small block. Stigmatized as being a huge v8, the engine will fit virtually anywhere!
Like the V6 Ford SEMA hotrod ... I can see why newer engines get 'styled' with plastic covers everywhere. Price of progress, I guess.
What - "ugly finned monstosities"??!! 1957 Chrysler New Yorker or Imperial? No way. But the 1959 Cadillac IS ugly and gross.
This Chevy lacks the chrome over the door frames that a Bel Air should have, and a chrome strip on the side which some seemed to have and some not. And the wheels are ugly, but I guess they were going for a bit of a plain hot rod look, which is probably why they used a sedan instead of the prettier hardtop model.
But - check out the 1955 Chevy Nomad wagon. I pretty much never thought that much about any Chevy ever, but the Nomad is pretty cool.
it lacks the chrome on the side because it is not a "belair" i'm pretty sure it's a 210 my 55 4door has the front chrome and it is a belair but a 4 door 210 does not have the front chrome i may be mistaken it may be a 150 it's been a while since I had to look. either way people have been putting ls1 ls2 and lq9 motors in these for quite a while now i think it's awesome.
Its a belair sedan..have owned one over 30 years
one that that has been working on LS3 & turbo going in aprox. 560 HP. A real...builder in NH is working out geometry that would foil less mortals. As far as ugly I have a bought new 87 lamborghni contache, fuelie 60 vette= 67 327/350 vette 51 merc lead sled, Duesenberg.a few 30's coupes with 350's *a triple boat flown at mach 2 and finished 9th grade. Beauty is in beholder or someone that can hold her
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