Will DC use the new SAE power ratings?

[onerareviper]

Detroit - General Motors has become the first manufacturer to certify its horsepower and torque rating using the new Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test procedure J2723. The 7.0L LS7 engine for the 2006 Corvette Z06 is the first to be certified under the new test procedure at 505 horsepower @ 6300 rpm and 470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm.

"The new voluntary SAE power and torque certification procedure ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque as it uses third-party certification," said Jim Queen, GM vice president, global engineering and the general chair for the 2005 SAE World Congress. "SAE technical standards level the playing field and this certification procedure is just the latest example of the value SAE has offered over the past century."

"We're very proud to be the first to certify engines with the new procedure and pleased with the LS7 certification results," said Tom Stephens, group vice president of GM Powertrain. "Going forward, GM will certify its engines to the new procedure as we want customers to have accurate information when they make a purchase decision. GM encourages all manufacturers to do the same."

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Heck, we've seen stock SRT10's dyno at 460 RWHP. That's a lot more than 500 flywheel. So, you think they will use this SAE testing, and if so will the power be bumped?

 

[onerareviper]

Geez, 70 views and know one has the inside scoop?

 

[GR8_ASP]

Document Number: J2723
Date Published: April 2005


Title: Engine Power Test Code - Engine Power and Torque Certification

Issuing Committee:
Engine Power Test Code

Scope:
This document specifies the procedure to be used for a manufacturer to certify the net power and torque rating of a production engine according to J1349 (Rev. 8/04) or the gross engine power of a production engine according to SAE J1995.Manufacturers who advertise their engine power and torque ratings as Certified to SAE J1349 or SAE J1995 shall follow this procedure. Certification of engine power and torque to J1349 or J1995 is voluntary, however, this power certification process is mandatory for those advertising power ratings as "Certified to SAE J1349".



No change I can see other than third party certification.