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GretchenGotGrowl · 08-14-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinWithrow

Have had bad weather around my area. And the car is outsude. We are trying to figure out what modules and stuff have to be changed from a v6 to a v8 before we start teeing my car apart. My papaw wants to make a plan on paper before we start so we know what all has to be swapped! Will update as soon as we start working!

Short answer is all the modules will need to come over. That will save a lot of work trying to figure out which ones are tied together and which ones aren't. For example, I believe the fuel control model is the same on the SS and LS/LT, but it is tied to the BCM. I could be wrong about that, but why waste time finding that out in the middle of swapping everything into your body.

BlueN20Camaro · 08-14-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinWithrow

Have had bad weather around my area. And the car is outsude. We are trying to figure out what modules and stuff have to be changed from a v6 to a v8 before we start teeing my car apart. My papaw wants to make a plan on paper before we start so we know what all has to be swapped! Will update as soon as we start working!

Take your time and do your research. This is probably one of the greatest builds on this site. Keep it up

AustinWithrow · 08-15-2014, 08:40 PM

UPDATE: We will be taking out the engine and transmission tomorrow so that can give is some room to find out what's wrong with the clutch pedals and stuff. Will update with pictures in the morning as we are working!

fredbo · 08-17-2014, 12:07 PM

Sounds good, can't wait to see

Austin45 · 08-17-2014, 05:46 PM

I'm excited for this.

L&M CAMARO 6 · 08-17-2014, 06:24 PM

Subscribed, this may be the best thread on Camaro 5 in many moons. IMO.

Can't_C_Me · 08-17-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by '68Z28

Subscribed, this may be the best thread on Camaro 5 in many moons. IMO.

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CamaroJoe96 · 08-17-2014, 09:59 PM

An update would be nice though...

Stealthpanda · 08-17-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroJoe96

An update would be nice though...

He updated 2 days ago, R E L A X !

thekid13 · 08-17-2014, 10:31 PM

Nice thread I like your idea. I am planning to do so by the end of this year beginning of next. I worked out all the details its not hard as long as you do the small things first. I've done the fuel pump, suspension, master cylinder, brakes, spindles and hubs, electrical etc. I recommend a good smog guy for the obvious (cough cough act natural wink wink) before you start. Can't wait to see how everything turns out. Will you be machining the block or keep as is?

LBreezie · 08-17-2014, 10:53 PM

Might as well be an SS. It has the suspension, braking, and engine of one. The insurance companies get over on us all the time.

AustinWithrow · 08-19-2014, 10:56 PM

Sorry everyone for not updating for a few days, we are trying to work everything out first and talk to people who know what all electronics have to be swapped before we start putting the motor or trans in. And we are trying to get the insurance swapped over to my other Camaro so I can drive it everyday while this car is getting torn apart. As soon as we get a couple things figured out on stuff that will have to be switched so it will start when the motor goes in, I will update and make sure to go into detail on what all had to be swapped. Should be starting within a few days as long as weather holds off since the donor car is outside. We have a date that we need it done by so hopefully everything plays out good and goes as planned. Date planned is before 9-20-2014.

fredbo · 08-22-2014, 12:07 AM

With the SS ecu, it should be possible to swap with any Ls engine, right?

Trentin24 · 08-22-2014, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fredbo

With the SS ecu, it should be possible to swap with any Ls engine, right?

You're saying as In LS1/2/3/4/7/9?

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08-15-2014, 08:40 PM	#101
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	UPDATE: We will be taking out the engine and transmission tomorrow so that can give is some room to find out what's wrong with the clutch pedals and stuff. Will update with pictures in the morning as we are working! __________________ "Livin' life in the fast lane, moving at the speed of light and I can't slow down, only got a gallon in the gas tank, but I'm at the finish line so I can't stop now"

08-17-2014, 05:46 PM	#103
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	I'm excited for this. __________________

08-17-2014, 09:59 PM	#106
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	An update would be nice though... __________________

08-19-2014, 10:56 PM	#110
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	Sorry everyone for not updating for a few days, we are trying to work everything out first and talk to people who know what all electronics have to be swapped before we start putting the motor or trans in. And we are trying to get the insurance swapped over to my other Camaro so I can drive it everyday while this car is getting torn apart. As soon as we get a couple things figured out on stuff that will have to be switched so it will start when the motor goes in, I will update and make sure to go into detail on what all had to be swapped. Should be starting within a few days as long as weather holds off since the donor car is outside. We have a date that we need it done by so hopefully everything plays out good and goes as planned. Date planned is before 9-20-2014. __________________ "Livin' life in the fast lane, moving at the speed of light and I can't slow down, only got a gallon in the gas tank, but I'm at the finish line so I can't stop now"

08-17-2014, 12:07 PM	#102
fredbo Drives: black 2010 LS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 219 View My Garage	Sounds good, can't wait to see

08-17-2014, 06:24 PM	#104
L&M CAMARO 6 Drives: Just a fan for now Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: ROCKPILE, Illinois Posts: 361	Subscribed, this may be the best thread on Camaro 5 in many moons. IMO.

08-17-2014, 10:31 PM	#108
thekid13 Christian Martinez Drives: 2012 1LT RS Victory Red Camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Fernando Valley Posts: 95 View My Garage	Nice thread I like your idea. I am planning to do so by the end of this year beginning of next. I worked out all the details its not hard as long as you do the small things first. I've done the fuel pump, suspension, master cylinder, brakes, spindles and hubs, electrical etc. I recommend a good smog guy for the obvious (cough cough act natural wink wink) before you start. Can't wait to see how everything turns out. Will you be machining the block or keep as is?

08-17-2014, 10:53 PM	#109
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	Might as well be an SS. It has the suspension, braking, and engine of one. The insurance companies get over on us all the time.

08-22-2014, 12:07 AM	#111
fredbo Drives: black 2010 LS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 219 View My Garage	With the SS ecu, it should be possible to swap with any Ls engine, right?