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MLAZ1990 · 05-04-2014, 08:44 PM

I think this might be a stupid question, but I really wanted to know so here it is. I own a 2012 Camaro and was wondering if the engine's life ends within 6-8 years (hopefully), would it be possible to buy a whole new engine and just place it in the car? Rather than buy a whole new car? Also, is it possible to replace the V6 with a V8?

shank0668 · 05-04-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MLAZ1990

I think this might be a stupid question, but I really wanted to know so here it is. I own a 2012 Camaro and was wondering if the engine's life ends within 6-8 years (hopefully), would it be possible to buy a whole new engine and just place it in the car? Rather than buy a whole new car? Also, is it possible to replace the V6 with a V8?

You should not wear out an engine in 6-8 years. It should last a long time with just regular maintenance. 20-30 years may be more reasonable unless you drive a lot. You can however buy complete motors.

MLAZ1990 · 05-04-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

You should not wear out an engine in 6-8 years. It should last a long time with just regular maintenance. 20-30 years may be more reasonable unless you drive a lot. You can however buy complete motors.

I meant 6-8 years plus the 2 years I've had it. At this rate, I'm putting like 13,000 miles on it a year.

mikeyg36 · 05-04-2014, 09:00 PM

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I meant 6-8 years plus the 2 years I've had it. At this rate, I'm putting like 13,000 miles on it a year.

It will last longer than that.

shank0668 · 05-04-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MLAZ1990

I meant 6-8 years plus the 2 years I've had it. At this rate, I'm putting like 13,000 miles on it a year.

I think you're worrying too much

PHXLT1 · 05-04-2014, 09:12 PM

I think what he's looking for is to replace his engine. But why not just sell your engine to cover some of the cost to replace the one you want?

MLAZ1990 · 05-04-2014, 09:16 PM

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I think you're worrying too much

Maybe but cars are cars you know? Sometimes you just get a bad motor...I haven't had any issues besides a misfire due to a shorted spark plug but I just can't see hitting 200,000 miles on a Camaro. Not trying to put Camaros or GM down it's just it's a sports car that's driven hard!

MLAZ1990 · 05-04-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PHXLT1

I think what he's looking for is to replace his engine. But why not just sell your engine to cover some of the cost to replace the one you want?

I don't want to sell my engine. I just want to maybe buy a new one engine when this one is done...instead of buying an entirely new car.

shank0668 · 05-04-2014, 09:30 PM

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...65788261,d.aWc

mikeyg36 · 05-04-2014, 09:31 PM

The engine in your car is the same one used in almost all of GM's V6 applications. It's meant to last.

MLAZ1990 · 05-04-2014, 09:37 PM

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http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...65788261,d.aWc

Haha thanks man! Hopefully I won't need this website for a while!

MLAZ1990 · 05-04-2014, 09:40 PM

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The engine in your car is the same one used in almost all of GM's V6 applications. It's meant to last.

Well hopefully it lasts long! This car is my baby and I worry about everything way too much!

shank0668 · 05-04-2014, 09:41 PM

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Haha thanks man! Hopefully I won't need this website for a while!

No problem,
I think you'll be surprised with the life of it

Drumminxx · 05-04-2014, 09:47 PM

You can always have the engine rebuilt too....my Silverado is a 2005 with 140,000 and she still runs great. It really depends on how well you care for your car. Change oil, etc....

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Drumminxx Drives: 2014 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 656 View My Garage	You can always have the engine rebuilt too....my Silverado is a 2005 with 140,000 and she still runs great. It really depends on how well you care for your car. Change oil, etc.... Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ Nice car bro!

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05-04-2014, 09:31 PM	#10
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	The engine in your car is the same one used in almost all of GM's V6 applications. It's meant to last.