GM Performance Parts E-ROD 5.3L System Receives CARB EO NUMBER D-126-31

Courtesy of GMPP

GRAND BLANC, MI – The E-ROD 5.3L crate engine package is the second in GM Performance Parts’ (GMPP) E-ROD lineup to receive a California Air Resources Board Executive Order (EO) number – D-126-31 – making it legal for installation in pre-OBD II cars (1996-and-earlier) in the Golden State.

The E-ROD 5.3L is offered in two calibrations – one for automatic transmissions (part number 19258004) and one for manual transmissions (part number 19258008). They join the E-ROD LS3 systems (manual and automatic calibrations), which carry EO number D-126-30.

GMPP E-ROD systems are the only OEM crate engine solutions that enable authorized, emissions-compliant high-performance engine replacements for approximately 20 million pre-1996 cars, trucks and SUVs in California, regardless of the make, model or original powertrain.

All E-ROD systems include important emissions equipment, such as catalytic converters and a fuel tank evaporative emissions canister, along with an engine control module that’s calibrated for an excellent balance of performance and efficiency.

GM Performance Parts E-ROD systems also deliver on the expectations of a new generation of hot rodders and custom car builders, for whom greater fuel economy and lower emissions play more important roles in their projects.

“GMPP is leading the way with engine systems and supporting components that enable enthusiasts to build a car that complies with the law, satisfies their desire for a cleaner hot rod and doesn’t sacrifice the performance they want,” said Dr. Jamie Meyer, product integration manager for GM Performance Parts. “You can use E-ROD systems for any pre-OBD-II vehicle, whether it’s an import vehicle that could use a V-8 transplant, classic trucks and off-roaders of all types or cars from the muscle car era and, especially, the later years when the muscle disappeared. All these applications – and more – are open to E-ROD engines, because no other manufacturer offers a similar crate engine system with a CARB EO number.”

The E-ROD 5.3L is rated at 326 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 350 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. It carries an MSRP of $7,125 (check with your local GMPP dealer for a more affordable “street” price) and is based on the 5.3L V-8 with an aluminum cylinder block that is used in the Chevrolet Silverado and other full-size and midsize GM trucks.

The E-ROD 5.3L and E-ROD LS3 systems are available now from GMPP dealer and online at gmperformanceparts.com.