v6 v8 swap in 2010 camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jonaofarc · 12-14-2009, 03:52 AM

hey everybody Iam new to this forum I just came home with my new imperial blue camaro v6 with white stripes and Iam loving it.

being a diehard muscle fan its not like me to purchase the v6 but I already have a 2008 ls3 Corvette (well modified) and needed something to get to and from to work.

However , Iam thinking in a year a two should my urge to modify the car come over me can I dump a ls3 into the v6 and simply uprade the transmission and ECU?

jonaofarc · 12-14-2009, 04:46 AM

anybody?

*Mindz* · 12-14-2009, 04:48 AM

Most people aren't awake at 2am PST. As for me, I've never dealt with the engine swapping, but I'd have to wonder if you would need to swap the exhaust system and wheels as well.

Do you have the RS package?

I know the SS has brembos that the v6 doesn't have, so you'd probably have to upgrade the brakes as well.

We need a little more info than what you've given us to work with.

Welcome to the forums though.

jonaofarc · 12-14-2009, 04:51 AM

its a 1lt no rs package...

*Mindz* · 12-14-2009, 05:01 AM

then in order to have the equiv of an SS, you'd need

Bigger brakes,
Wheels that clear the brakes,
LS3,
Transmission,
ECM,
Exhaust system.

That's what I can think of off the top of my head.

fastball · 12-14-2009, 06:47 AM

No. Has already been discussed with Fbodfather..... there is so much different it would be impossible/cost prohibitive to do a swap.

This Camaro is not like the old days when a cherry pick, some friends, a Saturday afternoon, and a 6 pack of beer was all you needed to take out the V6 and pop in a V8.

Tal · 12-14-2009, 06:58 AM

If you were going for something extreme where you'd have to replace the SS drivetrain it might not be to much of a hit but otherwise it's going to cost a lot more than just starting with an SS. You can always mod the V6 though, in a couple years there should be several options for getting it over 400 hp.

UCI CamaroFan · 12-14-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastball

No. Has already been discussed with Fbodfather..... there is so much different it would be impossible/cost prohibitive to do a swap.

This Camaro is not like the old days when a cherry pick, some friends, a Saturday afternoon, and a 6 pack of beer was all you needed to take out the V6 and pop in a V8.

I'm sure it's possible. there's a guy on these forums who did an LS1 swap into his late 90's firebird. (from a v6)

YenkoSC · 12-14-2009, 08:02 AM

Maybe you should take the V6 Camaro back and spend the extra cash on a V8 instead of trying to convert it.

Sir Nuke · 12-14-2009, 08:11 AM

you would need to swap the V8 rear end too, and all the other suspension pieces.

VR Code R6P · 12-14-2009, 08:42 AM

Just trade for an SS!?

axis · 12-14-2009, 08:43 AM

It would be MUCH cheaper and easier to twin turbo or SC it.

Zabo · 12-14-2009, 08:48 AM

Not to mention a trans cooler install, oil cooler install, dash replacement, front fascia replacement.

In the end you'd have spent enough to buy a new 1SS. And yes, you have to swap the fascias otherwise say hello to a new LS3. There's a reason for these things.. <_<

Blade · 12-14-2009, 08:58 AM

Weren't they able to bring out 425 HP in Jay Leno's Camaro? Its a v6 with turbo charger and an upgraded clutch to handle the extra horses. He even says that the car still averages same MPGs. I figure that should be a lot easier than an engine swap.

12-14-2009, 03:52 AM	#1
jonaofarc Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7	v6 v8 swap in 2010 camaro hey everybody Iam new to this forum I just came home with my new imperial blue camaro v6 with white stripes and Iam loving it. being a diehard muscle fan its not like me to purchase the v6 but I already have a 2008 ls3 Corvette (well modified) and needed something to get to and from to work. However , Iam thinking in a year a two should my urge to modify the car come over me can I dump a ls3 into the v6 and simply uprade the transmission and ECU?

12-14-2009, 04:48 AM	#3
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Most people aren't awake at 2am PST. As for me, I've never dealt with the engine swapping, but I'd have to wonder if you would need to swap the exhaust system and wheels as well. Do you have the RS package? I know the SS has brembos that the v6 doesn't have, so you'd probably have to upgrade the brakes as well. We need a little more info than what you've given us to work with. Welcome to the forums though. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-14-2009, 05:01 AM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	then in order to have the equiv of an SS, you'd need Bigger brakes, Wheels that clear the brakes, LS3, Transmission, ECM, Exhaust system. That's what I can think of off the top of my head. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-14-2009, 08:02 AM	#9
YenkoSC Drives: 1967 Camaro RS/SS, 1969 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 87	Maybe you should take the V6 Camaro back and spend the extra cash on a V8 instead of trying to convert it. __________________ First Gen Camaro fanatic

12-14-2009, 08:11 AM	#10
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	you would need to swap the V8 rear end too, and all the other suspension pieces. __________________

12-14-2009, 04:46 AM	#2
jonaofarc Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7	anybody?

12-14-2009, 04:51 AM	#4
jonaofarc Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7	its a 1lt no rs package...

12-14-2009, 06:47 AM	#6
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	No. Has already been discussed with Fbodfather..... there is so much different it would be impossible/cost prohibitive to do a swap. This Camaro is not like the old days when a cherry pick, some friends, a Saturday afternoon, and a 6 pack of beer was all you needed to take out the V6 and pop in a V8.

12-14-2009, 06:58 AM	#7
Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	If you were going for something extreme where you'd have to replace the SS drivetrain it might not be to much of a hit but otherwise it's going to cost a lot more than just starting with an SS. You can always mod the V6 though, in a couple years there should be several options for getting it over 400 hp.

12-14-2009, 08:42 AM	#11
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	Just trade for an SS!?

12-14-2009, 08:43 AM	#12
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	It would be MUCH cheaper and easier to twin turbo or SC it.

12-14-2009, 08:48 AM	#13
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Not to mention a trans cooler install, oil cooler install, dash replacement, front fascia replacement. In the end you'd have spent enough to buy a new 1SS. And yes, you have to swap the fascias otherwise say hello to a new LS3. There's a reason for these things.. <_<

12-14-2009, 08:58 AM	#14
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Weren't they able to bring out 425 HP in Jay Leno's Camaro? Its a v6 with turbo charger and an upgraded clutch to handle the extra horses. He even says that the car still averages same MPGs. I figure that should be a lot easier than an engine swap. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

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