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GenghisKwang · 03-05-2015, 08:45 PM

Thinking of swapping my LFX v6 engine with a LS3 v8 engine cos now I just really want a ballsy v8 instead and I can't find a SS where I live that's standard with just about the same mileage as mine to trade in etc. Not a fan of the '14's tail lights at all.

Do I have to change anything else like transmissions, clutch, etc. Or stock parts okay to handle a engine upgrade?

GenghisKwang · 03-05-2015, 08:52 PM

iCamaro81 · 03-05-2015, 08:59 PM

My opinion is you are better off buying an SS then trying an engine swap. It would probably cost a lot of cash for motor, labor, and all the supporting equipment needed for that to work. Plus your warranty would be gone. Just my 2 cents.

Splat · 03-05-2015, 09:07 PM

Just bite the bullet and get the 14.

I understand your feeling on the whole refresh on the camaro, I too feel the same way. But it the long run, it would be cheaper.

GenghisKwang · 03-05-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by iCamaro81

My opinion is you are better off buying an SS then trying an engine swap. It would probably cost a lot of cash for motor, labor, and all the supporting equipment needed for that to work. Plus your warranty would be gone. Just my 2 cents.

So I do have to change some things up additionally for a swap to happen? I don't mind the cost but if say I have to get a new transmission etc then it may make me rethink since it'll be far more pricier.

GenghisKwang · 03-05-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Splat

Just bite the bullet and get the 14.

I understand your feeling on the whole refresh on the camaro, I too feel the same way. But it the long run, it would be cheaper.

Waaas a brief thought but do you know if it's possible to change the rear end to the 5 gen's?

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 03-05-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GenghisKwang

So I do have to change some things up additionally for a swap to happen? I don't mind the cost but if say I have to get a new transmission etc then it may make me rethink since it'll be far more pricier.

Yes, this is not something you will be doing in a weekend and for cheap.

Just trade up and have a reliable car.

oldfriend · 03-05-2015, 09:18 PM

You will be way ahead , by only trade it in for a new or used SS , if that's what you want
Or move up the food chain to the ZLs , there all all over the place 12/13 year models

oldfriend · 03-05-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GenghisKwang

Waaas a brief thought but do you know if it's possible to change the rear end to the 5 gen's?

Just about anything is possible , if someone is willing to drop wands of Benjamins !

GenghisKwang · 03-05-2015, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

Yes, this is not something you will be doing in a weekend and for cheap.

Just trade up and have a reliable car.

Hmm... would changing an automatic transmission to standard be cheaper? I found some higher mileage ones but all automatics.

GenghisKwang · 03-05-2015, 09:29 PM

@old friend: I'd just drive the ZLs here and there, and just baby it lol
I'd like a daily since I do drive in the winter too

Quicksilver-SS · 03-05-2015, 09:36 PM

Just find a car online and trade up. Far cheaper and warranties included. Non matching #'s cars are hard to sell. Not worth it.

staceet · 03-05-2015, 10:35 PM

Well, I'm going to have to agree with the guys that say trade it in on an ss. Will be cheaper, quicker completion, and should be easier to sell if/when that time comes. Being in Winnipeg, you have the Murray auto group, which has numerous dealers throughout the country that can get any used car in their inventory transferred to Winnipeg, saving time in driving to find one somewhere. That's basically the route I took to get mine, went to local dealer with a few options I had found, and we narrowed it down to what we thought was the best one, and had everything ready to sign the moment the car showed up here.

derklug · 03-05-2015, 10:59 PM

Here is what you are going to have to do. Engine, ECM, wiring loom, transmission, driveshaft, springs and struts in the front (and the rear should be done), radiator, possibly the condenser, a/c lines and maybe the compressor, possibly the alternator, fuel pump, motor mounts, transmission mount, and someone who knows how to reprogram the ecm and bcm to work. It's not the good old days, you don't just dump in a V-8 on a whim.

03-05-2015, 08:45 PM	#1
GenghisKwang Drives: '13 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 11	Engine swap questions? Thinking of swapping my LFX v6 engine with a LS3 v8 engine cos now I just really want a ballsy v8 instead and I can't find a SS where I live that's standard with just about the same mileage as mine to trade in etc. Not a fan of the '14's tail lights at all. Do I have to change anything else like transmissions, clutch, etc. Or stock parts okay to handle a engine upgrade?

03-05-2015, 08:59 PM	#3
iCamaro81 Drives: 2014 Camaro Convertible L99 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oahu, HI Posts: 90 View My Garage	My opinion is you are better off buying an SS then trying an engine swap. It would probably cost a lot of cash for motor, labor, and all the supporting equipment needed for that to work. Plus your warranty would be gone. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Bo White Throttle Body, Range AFM Disabler, Cold Air Induction Intake, JRE Scoop w/Roto Fab WW Relocation, ARH Brace, QTP Electric Cut Outs w/Wireless Kit.

03-05-2015, 09:07 PM	#4
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	Just bite the bullet and get the 14. I understand your feeling on the whole refresh on the camaro, I too feel the same way. But it the long run, it would be cheaper. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

03-05-2015, 10:59 PM	#14
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Here is what you are going to have to do. Engine, ECM, wiring loom, transmission, driveshaft, springs and struts in the front (and the rear should be done), radiator, possibly the condenser, a/c lines and maybe the compressor, possibly the alternator, fuel pump, motor mounts, transmission mount, and someone who knows how to reprogram the ecm and bcm to work. It's not the good old days, you don't just dump in a V-8 on a whim. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

03-05-2015, 08:52 PM	#2
GenghisKwang Drives: '13 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 11

03-05-2015, 09:18 PM	#8
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	You will be way ahead , by only trade it in for a new or used SS , if that's what you want Or move up the food chain to the ZLs , there all all over the place 12/13 year models

03-05-2015, 09:29 PM	#11
GenghisKwang Drives: '13 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 11	@old friend: I'd just drive the ZLs here and there, and just baby it lol I'd like a daily since I do drive in the winter too

03-05-2015, 09:36 PM	#12
Quicksilver-SS Drives: 2014 1SS / RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Zebulon, NC Posts: 602	Just find a car online and trade up. Far cheaper and warranties included. Non matching #'s cars are hard to sell. Not worth it.

03-05-2015, 10:35 PM	#13
staceet Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Virden, Mb, Canada Posts: 17	Well, I'm going to have to agree with the guys that say trade it in on an ss. Will be cheaper, quicker completion, and should be easier to sell if/when that time comes. Being in Winnipeg, you have the Murray auto group, which has numerous dealers throughout the country that can get any used car in their inventory transferred to Winnipeg, saving time in driving to find one somewhere. That's basically the route I took to get mine, went to local dealer with a few options I had found, and we narrowed it down to what we thought was the best one, and had everything ready to sign the moment the car showed up here.