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DDA_Skull · 05-02-2009, 10:02 PM

So instead of waiting for the Z28 to come out, is anyone planning on just throwing a LS7 into there Camaro and making there own. Although yeah i heard that the Z28 would be getting the LS9, but i still havn't been able to find the price for one of those.

What i am wanting to know is does anyone know how much work will have to be done to the Camaro's driveline in order to handle the LS7. If any work will need to be done, although i think it will. The LS9 is a 6.2L, so is it really just the LS3 with that supercharger strapped onto it?

My uncle bought the SRT8 Chally, so i was really hopping to kick his ass stock for stock, then he took it to hennesy. So i need an upgrade.

Morepwr · 05-02-2009, 10:54 PM

Sure it can be done, you can buy the LS7 as a crate motor.

But really if you are looking to upgrade then put a magnuson on the LS3 and have it tuned for it and you will have plenty of HP!

2010 SS RS · 05-02-2009, 11:12 PM

About 20,000 us greenbacks

Hooy · 05-02-2009, 11:43 PM

Take yours to Ligenfelter

DDA_Skull · 05-03-2009, 12:04 AM

I am thinking about taking it to Lingenfelter. It would be nice if i just didn't put any miles on the LS3 and they would keep it and take alittle off the price for the upgrade.

2SSJIM · 05-03-2009, 02:01 AM

I saw the 2010 LS7 Concept up at the SEMA show, so I believe you could order the LS& crate motor, swap it out but don't forget to get the programing done!

kdoske · 05-03-2009, 02:13 AM

Cash

LSxJunkie · 05-03-2009, 02:27 AM

100k.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 05-03-2009, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDA_Skull

I am thinking about taking it to Lingenfelter. It would be nice if i just didn't put any miles on the LS3 and they would keep it and take alittle off the price for the upgrade.

Yep,Thats what we do...I generally give between 2-4 k off the price for the take out engines.

BTW-Lingenfelter builds all my engines.

Andy
www.admperformance.com

jeffny09 · 05-03-2009, 05:49 AM

U also need an ls7 motor
Just in case u were wondering!

Codefive · 05-03-2009, 07:55 AM

Camaro Scotty addressed this some time ago. He gave a complete quote for the job parts & labor done deal from his dealership.

Also, Jamie Meyer (DRGMPP) head of GM Performance Parts said they would be offering a complete pkg including tuning for the "do it yourself-er". It would include everything you need to do the swap.

Be fore warned ... it aint gonna be cheap. I think you'll find that for the same money to do an LS7 swap, you can make the car a boat load faster for less money if you do a little research. Header, Cam & Intake pkgs for the NA side and Maggies or Pro-Chargers for the FI guys will be less than an LS7 and make considerably more power. (or a combo of both for the die hards)

I built my own 427 and it will be going in the day after I bring the car home so I understand your train of thought all too well

JBsC6 · 05-03-2009, 08:08 AM

the LS3 is such a great motor.. I have to say spending the money for an LS7 install and swap would be a mistake..

If you gotta have an LS7 then just buy a preowned Z06 with low mileage for 45 grand...

The LS3 in my C6 is a great motor and has more than enough power...

and if I needed more? I'd just slap a supercharger on it.. (but really the car is great just the way it comes from the factory)

keep it stock and enjoy the 5 year 100k warranty...

JMO

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-03-2009, 09:27 AM

Swapping the two Gen IV motors turned out to be a fairly easy process given the large amount of common components and overall compatibility.

Go to http://www.gmhightechperformance.com..._ss/index.html For the rest.

CWI · 05-03-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSJIM

I saw the 2010 LS7 Concept up at the SEMA show, so I believe you could order the LS& crate motor, swap it out but don't forget to get the programing done!

I think you need to get the LS7 Controller

05-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#1
DDA_Skull Drives: 88 Jeep Wrangler, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Logan Posts: 367 View My Garage	What is needed to put the LS7 in your Camaro? So instead of waiting for the Z28 to come out, is anyone planning on just throwing a LS7 into there Camaro and making there own. Although yeah i heard that the Z28 would be getting the LS9, but i still havn't been able to find the price for one of those. What i am wanting to know is does anyone know how much work will have to be done to the Camaro's driveline in order to handle the LS7. If any work will need to be done, although i think it will. The LS9 is a 6.2L, so is it really just the LS3 with that supercharger strapped onto it? My uncle bought the SRT8 Chally, so i was really hopping to kick his ass stock for stock, then he took it to hennesy. So i need an upgrade. __________________ "NOBODY LIKES YOU CABOOSE" REDVSBLUE Last edited by DDA_Skull; 05-02-2009 at 10:35 PM.

05-02-2009, 10:54 PM	#2
Morepwr woohoo Drives: Silverado, 70cutlass, 57chevy&more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 558	Sure it can be done, you can buy the LS7 as a crate motor. But really if you are looking to upgrade then put a magnuson on the LS3 and have it tuned for it and you will have plenty of HP! __________________ I am not useless, I can still be used as a bad example!

05-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
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05-03-2009, 12:04 AM	#5
DDA_Skull Drives: 88 Jeep Wrangler, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Logan Posts: 367 View My Garage	I am thinking about taking it to Lingenfelter. It would be nice if i just didn't put any miles on the LS3 and they would keep it and take alittle off the price for the upgrade. __________________ "NOBODY LIKES YOU CABOOSE" REDVSBLUE

05-03-2009, 02:01 AM	#6
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I saw the 2010 LS7 Concept up at the SEMA show, so I believe you could order the LS& crate motor, swap it out but don't forget to get the programing done! Last edited by 2SSJIM; 05-03-2009 at 05:28 AM.

05-02-2009, 11:43 PM	#4
Hooy Will Drive For Food Drives: Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 261 View My Garage	Take yours to Ligenfelter

05-03-2009, 02:13 AM	#7
kdoske Waiting For My 1SS/RS SIM Drives: Sold My Lancer, now carless :/ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 950	Cash

05-03-2009, 02:27 AM	#8
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05-03-2009, 05:49 AM	#10
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	U also need an ls7 motor Just in case u were wondering! __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

05-03-2009, 07:55 AM	#11
Codefive Drives: 1000HP 2010 SSRS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mt. Airy Maryland Posts: 351	Camaro Scotty addressed this some time ago. He gave a complete quote for the job parts & labor done deal from his dealership. Also, Jamie Meyer (DRGMPP) head of GM Performance Parts said they would be offering a complete pkg including tuning for the "do it yourself-er". It would include everything you need to do the swap. Be fore warned ... it aint gonna be cheap. I think you'll find that for the same money to do an LS7 swap, you can make the car a boat load faster for less money if you do a little research. Header, Cam & Intake pkgs for the NA side and Maggies or Pro-Chargers for the FI guys will be less than an LS7 and make considerably more power. (or a combo of both for the die hards) I built my own 427 and it will be going in the day after I bring the car home so I understand your train of thought all too well

05-03-2009, 08:08 AM	#12
JBsC6 Drives: 2008 Blk C6 Z51 NPP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 255 View My Garage	the LS3 is such a great motor.. I have to say spending the money for an LS7 install and swap would be a mistake.. If you gotta have an LS7 then just buy a preowned Z06 with low mileage for 45 grand... The LS3 in my C6 is a great motor and has more than enough power... and if I needed more? I'd just slap a supercharger on it.. (but really the car is great just the way it comes from the factory) keep it stock and enjoy the 5 year 100k warranty... JMO __________________ 2008 Blk C6 Z51 NPP M6/2008 Silver CTS AWD FE2 304hp

05-03-2009, 09:27 AM	#13
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Swapping the two Gen IV motors turned out to be a fairly easy process given the large amount of common components and overall compatibility. Go to http://www.gmhightechperformance.com..._ss/index.html For the rest.

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