V6-v8

[1998 T/A]

Anyone do a V8 swap into an original V6 camaro? I'm looking to do one here soon so any help will be appreciated

[Smittro]

Imho, better to build the v6 or just buy a v8 powered car.. Almost everything will need changed on the 6er car to swap in a v8..

For starters:
PCM can't be used
Wire harness can't be used
Drive line can't be used
Suspension needs changes
Rear needs changed (if not a y87 car) not a stout unit either way
Etc,etc

But it has been done....

[1998 T/A]

i have the PCM, wireing harness and 460le trans just need the engine...IMO the drive line should be fine i mean the 10 bolts arn't stout to begin with but for a stock ls1 and an automatic i think it should do. I would imagine suspension is the same? is there a write up done that anyone knows of??

[blackcar]

If you need a donor car I have one.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139890

[zeetwentyeight]

Smittro is going to know every thing possible to do on this, I would defiAnitly listen to what is saying

[Smittro]

i have the PCM, wireing harness and 460le trans just need the engine...IMO the drive line should be fine i mean the 10 bolts arn't stout to begin with but for a stock ls1 and an automatic i think it should do. I would imagine suspension is the same? is there a write up done that anyone knows of??

Can't help on the write up..

But, sounds like a good start for sure.. Suspension will need springs right out of the gate and sway bars too. Assuming it's a 3800-II then the drive shaft will need replaced as well.. Motor mounts will need replaced, and guage cluster too. Not sure you can use the fuel system either @ least not the pump I believe.. Also it's a recirculating fuel system on the f-body 3800.. Good Luck.

[Smittro]

Smittro is going to know every thing possible to do on this, I would defiAnitly listen to what is saying

Well not an LS1 guy but I can help on the 6ers.

[zeetwentyeight]

Well not an LS1 guy but I can help on the 6ers.

Yea but you know the differance between a 6er and an ls1 pretty damn well

[Smittro]

Yea but you know the differance between a 6er and an ls1 pretty damn well

Diehard "X" coder here.. But I do like me some 90*v6's too... But only Buick derived ones..

[1998 T/A]

fuel fuel lines are the same, it seems like i have all the expensive shit minus the engine lol....might give it a whirl or part out, 500 for the roller in near excellent condition would rather do something fun with it

[1998 T/A]

found a nice little guide on ls1tech http://www.tacreationsusa.com/3_4_3_8_v6_to_ls1.htm

[transamgirl89]

I did an LS1 swap on my 99 Firebird 2 years ago. It was a bitch and a half. I had 5 people helping me and it ended up taking a little over two months to finish. We got a used motor with around 48,000 miles on it for $1,800 and the rest from a wrecked f-body from Billy Graham's Camaro. I'm not gonna lie, it was a TON of work but we finally finished and ended up spending right at 4k. Way cheaper than buying a V8 outright. Just gotta know where to go and sweet talk a few people here and there. Good luck with your swap!