1000 Hp - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

WayneBrady · 08-01-2010, 02:47 PM

Hey guys. I have a v6 with extended warranty based on years or miles. I was hoping to do an engine swap for insurance reasons, and because I could not afford the v8 at the time. I called one dealership, and I was told that I could only get a LS3 put in. If there changes done for a v8 engine, I do not understand how there is a limit to what kind of engine I can put in, unless it is an issue in physical size. The guy told me that it is only possible with a crate engine, but LS3 crate engines are no longer created by GM. My hopes is to put money toward getting 1000 hp one day. I mean, hey, I am addicted to speed, but that is not the point, the point is....well, maybe 1000 might be excessive, but not if you are randomly at a track, and someone wants to race for pinks, and I have an ls badge(no badge for you who think I don't know what I am saying).

To clear up I want 1000 hp. Why do I want to do a v8 swap through the dealer? To retain ext warranty while having the increase in speed. What is my question about 1000 hp? I thought only Hennessy had a 1000 tune for the car, with it own small little(excessive exageration using two synonym adjectives together) 1 year /12k mi warranty. I have noticed vids of 1000 hp camaros, which were not from Hennessy. Just to be sure I want to pose this question: How hard is it to tune up the camaro to 1000hp? And will it definitely be over 50k in parts and labor?

If any performance company can make the camaro 1000 hp, then isn't it true that other cars can get that same boost? and if other cars can get that same boost, 1000hp is no excessive because you never know what you might meet on the road right?

Huck1974 · 08-01-2010, 02:49 PM

GM does not cover added power, period.
Have Adam at ADM Performance build you a motor.

WayneBrady · 08-01-2010, 02:58 PM

also, if hennessy needs a v8 camaro, but does an exgine swap, dont i just need to change the tranny and rear end for them to get the work in?

WayneBrady · 08-01-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck1974

GM does not cover added power, period.
Have Adam at ADM Performance build you a motor.

I want the engine swap for the rest of the warranty. The 1000p is for after. I want to knw ahead of time. With the v8 I would do the SLP upgrade

and ADM is one of the vids I saw for the 1000hp camaro on youtube

Sax1031 · 08-01-2010, 03:15 PM

For 1000hp you are going to need to upgrade or replace nearly everything in the drive/powertrain.

And to answer your question. Yes it can be done. All it takes is money.

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-01-2010, 03:23 PM

so....you want a 1000hp car to look like a LS V6 for insurance reasons

, like a rocket engine in a Pruis Hybrid so that you can 'appear' green?

kinda see your point, but why not go w/ twin turbos in the V6('only' 500+ horses..

)..seems pointless to spend all that $ just to save insurance. If warranty is your concern, you might as well step up to an AM Camaro(SLP, Hennesy, etc..), not sure if GM will sells factory superchargers for the SS(Z28 maybe).

WayneBrady · 08-01-2010, 03:41 PM

I would engine swap the z28, but would it fit after alterations to the v6?

Huck1974 · 08-01-2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kraven Morehead

I want the engine swap for the rest of the warranty. The 1000p is for after. I want to knw ahead of time. With the v8 I would do the SLP upgrade

and ADM is one of the vids I saw for the 1000hp camaro on youtube

Why swap engines twice?

shroomjohn · 08-01-2010, 04:19 PM

How old r u? Just asking cause this is completely unrealistic just b happy u have a camaro.

WayneBrady · 08-01-2010, 04:20 PM

more speed under warranty. more speed after warranty

Supercharged2SS · 08-01-2010, 04:24 PM

u will never get there with a v6 obviously. switch to a v8? well it works, but you will have to change just about everything. I have 717 HP in my SS, and I am pushing the limits of what the motor will handle with it's internal parts. you will have to have the entire bottom end forged. while the LS3 is a wonderful motor, the pistons and what not are not ready for that kind of power. not to mention the axles/rear end/tranny etc. you will end up breaking your car in half.

Capthowdy · 08-01-2010, 04:29 PM

WTF?

shroomjohn · 08-01-2010, 04:38 PM

1000 hp and a warranty is laughable good luck w that

Eric Baker · 08-01-2010, 04:48 PM

I can't imagine doing an engine swap will have any warranty at all. Just because it's a GM part doesn't mean you can keep your warranty. I could be wrong, but that's what I think. Be a better idea in the long run to trade up to an SS.

08-01-2010, 02:47 PM	#1
WayneBrady Super Mario Racing Drives: 2013 Ashen Grey 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nova Posts: 275	1000 Hp Hey guys. I have a v6 with extended warranty based on years or miles. I was hoping to do an engine swap for insurance reasons, and because I could not afford the v8 at the time. I called one dealership, and I was told that I could only get a LS3 put in. If there changes done for a v8 engine, I do not understand how there is a limit to what kind of engine I can put in, unless it is an issue in physical size. The guy told me that it is only possible with a crate engine, but LS3 crate engines are no longer created by GM. My hopes is to put money toward getting 1000 hp one day. I mean, hey, I am addicted to speed, but that is not the point, the point is....well, maybe 1000 might be excessive, but not if you are randomly at a track, and someone wants to race for pinks, and I have an ls badge(no badge for you who think I don't know what I am saying). To clear up I want 1000 hp. Why do I want to do a v8 swap through the dealer? To retain ext warranty while having the increase in speed. What is my question about 1000 hp? I thought only Hennessy had a 1000 tune for the car, with it own small little(excessive exageration using two synonym adjectives together) 1 year /12k mi warranty. I have noticed vids of 1000 hp camaros, which were not from Hennessy. Just to be sure I want to pose this question: How hard is it to tune up the camaro to 1000hp? And will it definitely be over 50k in parts and labor? If any performance company can make the camaro 1000 hp, then isn't it true that other cars can get that same boost? and if other cars can get that same boost, 1000hp is no excessive because you never know what you might meet on the road right? __________________

08-01-2010, 02:58 PM	#3
WayneBrady Super Mario Racing Drives: 2013 Ashen Grey 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nova Posts: 275	also, if hennessy needs a v8 camaro, but does an exgine swap, dont i just need to change the tranny and rear end for them to get the work in? __________________

08-01-2010, 03:23 PM	#6
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	so....you want a 1000hp car to look like a LS V6 for insurance reasons, like a rocket engine in a Pruis Hybrid so that you can 'appear' green? kinda see your point, but why not go w/ twin turbos in the V6('only' 500+ horses..)..seems pointless to spend all that $ just to save insurance. If warranty is your concern, you might as well step up to an AM Camaro(SLP, Hennesy, etc..), not sure if GM will sells factory superchargers for the SS(Z28 maybe).

08-01-2010, 03:41 PM	#7
WayneBrady Super Mario Racing Drives: 2013 Ashen Grey 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nova Posts: 275	I would engine swap the z28, but would it fit after alterations to the v6? __________________

08-01-2010, 04:19 PM	#9
shroomjohn Drives: Golden Eagle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: No Posts: 1,135 View My Garage	How old r u? Just asking cause this is completely unrealistic just b happy u have a camaro. __________________ Loving this car!

08-01-2010, 02:49 PM	#2
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	GM does not cover added power, period. Have Adam at ADM Performance build you a motor.

08-01-2010, 03:15 PM	#5
Sax1031 Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elgin,SC Posts: 2,707	For 1000hp you are going to need to upgrade or replace nearly everything in the drive/powertrain. And to answer your question. Yes it can be done. All it takes is money.

08-01-2010, 04:20 PM	#10
WayneBrady Super Mario Racing Drives: 2013 Ashen Grey 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nova Posts: 275	more speed under warranty. more speed after warranty __________________

08-01-2010, 04:24 PM	#11
Supercharged2SS Drives: 2010 2SS - Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 215	u will never get there with a v6 obviously. switch to a v8? well it works, but you will have to change just about everything. I have 717 HP in my SS, and I am pushing the limits of what the motor will handle with it's internal parts. you will have to have the entire bottom end forged. while the LS3 is a wonderful motor, the pistons and what not are not ready for that kind of power. not to mention the axles/rear end/tranny etc. you will end up breaking your car in half.

08-01-2010, 04:29 PM	#12
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	WTF?

08-01-2010, 04:38 PM	#13
shroomjohn Drives: Golden Eagle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: No Posts: 1,135 View My Garage	1000 hp and a warranty is laughable good luck w that __________________ Loving this car!

08-01-2010, 04:48 PM	#14
Eric Baker Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 987 View My Garage	I can't imagine doing an engine swap will have any warranty at all. Just because it's a GM part doesn't mean you can keep your warranty. I could be wrong, but that's what I think. Be a better idea in the long run to trade up to an SS.

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