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Gmpp Erod Engine Swap Rebirth Of The Green Movement Drive By Wire Gas Pedal

17. The E-ROD engine package utilizes drive-by-wire technology opposed to the conventional cable-operated throttle pedals. Included in the kit is a drive-by-wire throttle assembly that will require some fabrication to install.

17. The E-ROD engine package utilizes drive-by-wire technology opposed to the conventional

The result of their efforts of the many years of development is GM Performance Parts' E-ROD line of LS-series engines. Packaged as an alternative to the small-block Chevy or SBC, the first available CARB-compliant engine is based from a 6.2L 376ci, LS3 producing 430 hp with 424 lb-ft of torque! Packaged as a retrofit kit for all pre-OBD II (1995 or earlier) equipped vehicles, most of the key ingredients are included to accomplish an engine swap including the latest technology available to the truck enthusiast. At first the parts may seem overwhelming, but they’ll make perfect sense in the end as the result of more horsepower, more torque, and greater fuel mileage, all while saving Mother Earth—a worthwhile effort for all lovers of custom cars and trucks.

This engine platform maintains the emission requirements of the 2010 Camaro with huge reductions from the days of the small-block Chevy engines including reductions in hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen gas emissions. Included with the package is an evaporative canister, plus a pair of catalytic converters that convert harmful gases into carbon dioxide and water molecules before their exit through the tailpipe. If that isn’t enough, General Motors Performance Parts or GMPP stands behind their products with a 24-month/50,000-mile warranty.

Gmpp Erod Engine Swap Rebirth Of The Green Movement Old Gas Pedal Removal

18. The first step was to remove the old cable and pedal assembly.

GMPP’s partnership with the SEMA organization helped in the development of the CARB regulation as a perfect compromise of power and efficiency while maintaining compliance. Dr. Jamie Meyer of GMPP credits the efforts of Steve Felix, head of GM Performance Parts, Jim McFarland, technical consultant for the SEMA organization plus the engineers at CARB and BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) for thinking “outside of the box,” returning the power to the people. Now read along and see how easy it is to make your pre-’96 truck emissions compliant, run better than ever, and get the mileage you’ve always wanted. Best part of the engine swap is all the emissions coming from smoking your rear tires with will be canceled out by the clean fumes exiting your tailpipe. Go green!

19. Using the faceplate from the old throttle pedal, we traced out the pattern on a 3/16-inch piece of sheetmetal to allow us to drill some holes to mount the plate back in the stock location.
19. Using the faceplate from the old throttle pedal, we traced out the pattern on a 3/16-i
20. Next, using some steel brake tubing, we measured off two 1-inch sections and cut them off using a tubing cutter. These pieces will space the drive-by-wire pedal off the plate allowing us to bolt the pedal to the plate.
20. Next, using some steel brake tubing, we measured off two 1-inch sections and cut them
21. We also traced out the same shape of the pedal mount, then drilled and cut out the shape until we come up with something that looked like this.
21. We also traced out the same shape of the pedal mount, then drilled and cut out the sha

22. Now we could use the same hardware from the old pedal and bolt the new mounting plate in place like this.
22. Now we could use the same hardware from the old pedal and bolt the new mounting plate
23. Included in the kit is a large filter element that needed to be attached to an air intake tube that would support a mass airflow sensor. Available from Spectre Performance, this section of tubing will work perfect for this application. First things first, a slot had to be cut into the tubing to allow the MAF sensor’s probe to take readings.
23. Included in the kit is a large filter element that needed to be attached to an air int
24. With a snug fit, we chose to TIG weld the sensor in place. If you don’t have access to a welder like this, a rubber grommet and a hole saw will mount it just as clean.
24. With a snug fit, we chose to TIG weld the sensor in place. If you don’t have access to

25. The MAF sensor easily plugged into place on the intake tube. A rubber coupling was then slipped over the throttle body, and the intake tube was secured using a hose clamp.
25. The MAF sensor easily plugged into place on the intake tube. A rubber coupling was th
26. Included with the E-ROD package is the engine wiring harness that controls the fuel and ignition systems. The first thing to do is to lay the harness out to help familiarize yourself of where the contact points lead to.
26. Included with the E-ROD package is the engine wiring harness that controls the fuel an
27. It’s out with the old and in with the new time as we removed the lead wires that travel inside the cab through the firewall, including the leads for the gauges and ignition lead. Next, we installed the new lead wires that control the data port and ignition switch. Once we located the lead wires for the ignition switch, which is clearly marked on the harness, we tapped the old wires into the new harness.
27. It’s out with the old and in with the new time as we removed the lead wires that trave

28. The E-ROD harness comes equipped with an OBD-II data port just like all 1996 and newer vehicles, allowing you to diagnose the engines vital signs via a handheld reader or laptop computer. Upon pulling it through the firewall, we mounted it right under the steering column, just as if it was a 1996 or newer truck.
28. The E-ROD harness comes equipped with an OBD-II data port just like all 1996 and newer
29. Next up, we spread out the harness over the engine and began to search for the proper connections that mated to the harnesses plugs. We found it quite easy, as most of the connectors are labeled well and fell right into place. We started with the ignition wires first and finished with the injectors.
29. Next up, we spread out the harness over the engine and began to search for the proper
30. To mount the ECU the computer, a piece of sheetmetal was bent over a tube, which was then marked and drilled in a pattern that would hold the ECU.
30. To mount the ECU the computer, a piece of sheetmetal was bent over a tube, which was t

31. Next, the panel was slid under the factory wire harness block that houses the components for the lights and other electrical functions. The new plate was drilled, marked, and bolted down, again as if it was made to fit in an ’87 truck.
31. Next, the panel was slid under the factory wire harness block that houses the componen
32. To power the ECU, a battery lead wire was run from the power distribution block found on the firewall and into the new unit.
32. To power the ECU, a battery lead wire was run from the power distribution block found
33. To power the ECU, a battery lead wire was run from the power distribution block found on the firewall and into the new unit.
33. To power the ECU, a battery lead wire was run from the power distribution block found

34. There are a few essential items that need to be addressed or the engine won’t run. The first is a Cam Position Sensor plug that has been omitted from this harness, but without a “jumper plug” it will not allow the engine to run.
34. There are a few essential items that need to be addressed or the engine won’t run. The
35. Also, don’t forget to plug in your O2 sensors. Forgetting this step will allow the engine to run but not very well
35. Also, don’t forget to plug in your O2 sensors. Forgetting this step will allow the en
36. Here we are, all mocked up and ready for some accessories. Last but not least is the transmission controller unit, which works along with the electronics from the ECU to shift the transmission. We’ll show you that part of the story next month, where we’ll also run it on the dyno to see if we can beat the miserable 112 rwhp our worn-out 350 ci laid down before the engine swap. Stay tuned to the next installment as we fit the drive accessories, paint and detail, and fire this beast up!
36. Here we are, all mocked up and ready for some accessories. Last but not least is the t

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