LS1 Horsepower Question
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LS1 Horsepower Question
Think I know the answer but thought I'd confirm. A 2001 LS1 is listed as having 350 hp. Researching on the forum it's apparent this is at the crank. I thought some time ago manufactures were regulated to spec hp at the rear wheels?
1. Is the 350 rating at the crank?
2. If so, what does a stock 2001 LS1 have at the rear wheels?
Thx.
Rick
1. Is the 350 rating at the crank?
2. If so, what does a stock 2001 LS1 have at the rear wheels?
Thx.
Rick
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St. Jude Donor '03-'05
SAE net is at the flywheel, not rear wheels. Prior to net were gross HP ratings which were basically stripped engines with no exhaust or accessories. A stock LS1 will be around 295-315 at the wheels.
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Originally Posted by jessem
auto's have less hp,stick's more.if you have a stick take 350 and multiply by 17% to get a pretty close # for the rwhp.
Actually, the reverse...multiply by .83 for a number close to rear wheel power. Many of the tuners figure manual transmission loss as 15% (multiply 350 by .85) and automatic transmisssion loss as 20% (multiply 350 by .80). These are just rough estimates, however, and you will see numbers all over the place.
Ed
