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Camaro ss 2001 · 04-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Hi

Is it possible to put LS3 engine on my LS1 CAMARO SS ?? or the gear need to be changed also??

cauz im thinking to replace my current LS1 to LS3 engine

any advice and tips??

ponycrusher21 · 04-01-2009, 03:43 PM

anything is possible.

they put LS7s in solstices.

josh1147 · 04-01-2009, 03:49 PM

Or put an LSX....any reason why you settled on the LS3 crate?

camaro1 · 04-01-2009, 03:53 PM

with this it is basically a bolt in swap:

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C163

Camaro ss 2001 · 04-01-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponycrusher21

anything is possible.

they put LS7s in solstices.

I know bro but do i've to change the transmation with it or no that will e the question

Camaro ss 2001 · 04-01-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh1147

Or put an LSX....any reason why you settled on the LS3 crate?

cauz the LS3 engine is avalible around 6500 USD and my current engine its mixing oil with water AGIAN!! ,i did overhaul for it before monthe's but unfortunately this time is decreasing the amount of oil in the engine and im finding them in the radiator agian

where i can find LSX engine??

camaro1 · 04-01-2009, 04:20 PM

no you do not have to change the transmission, the LS3 engine will bolt in place of any LSx engine,,

Camaro ss 2001 · 04-01-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

with this it is basically a bolt in swap:

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C163

i didnt get it,so do i have purchase this thing when im installing the new LS3 engine in my LS1 camaro??

Camaro ss 2001 · 04-01-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro1

no you do not have to change the transmission, the LS3 engine will bolt in place of any LSx engine,,

thanx bro,it helped a lot,it less i've to buy the engine only w/o suffering to pay for the transmation

thanx

Vash · 04-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro ss 2001

cauz the LS3 engine is avalible around 6500 USD and my current engine its mixing oil with water AGIAN!! ,i did overhaul for it before monthe's but unfortunately this time is decreasing the amount of oil in the engine and im finding them in the radiator agian

where i can find LSX engine??

Probably just a head gasket blown. Who did the last one? Use Fel pro and make sure you torque it with a torque wrench.

Camaro ss 2001 · 04-02-2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Probably just a head gasket blown. Who did the last one? Use Fel pro and make sure you torque it with a torque wrench.

i didnt understand why it happend anyway cauz the gasket's are new from the dealer also the temp is normal the weather is nice here during this time of the year and I use it around 2000 mile after the overhauling and agian it started mixing oil with water

btw there's no Fel Pro gasket for 1997-1998 engine cauz this engine in my car is replaced with c5 engine (from 01 ss engine to 97-98 c5 engine)

*The_Blur* · 04-02-2009, 05:05 AM

It will fit very well. The LS3 is a great motor. I would recommend, however, having some fun before the install. Make sure to upgrade some internals in case you want a beast in your garage.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 04-02-2009, 05:36 AM

Just wanted to let you know we will have our 2010 LS3 available .

I will even throw in our ADM cam with it .

You can see the dyno here - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11299

Call me and I will make you a hell of a deal.

214-228-8782

Andy

spd98 · 04-02-2009, 05:40 AM

yes it is doable. I would think for the price you could build an ls1 with simular or better performance for much much less. A set of heads and a cam on an ls1 will go a long way and be cheaper. If you build an ls1 stroker you can get the same displacment or better than the ls3.

04-01-2009, 03:42 PM	#1
Camaro ss 2001 Drives: 2001 CAMARO SS # 846 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sultante Of Oman,Muscat,Middle east Posts: 19	Possible to put LS3 in place of LS1?? Hi Is it possible to put LS3 engine on my LS1 CAMARO SS ?? or the gear need to be changed also?? cauz im thinking to replace my current LS1 to LS3 engine any advice and tips??

04-01-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	with this it is basically a bolt in swap: http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C163 __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

04-01-2009, 04:20 PM	#7
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	no you do not have to change the transmission, the LS3 engine will bolt in place of any LSx engine,, __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

04-02-2009, 05:05 AM	#12
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	It will fit very well. The LS3 is a great motor. I would recommend, however, having some fun before the install. Make sure to upgrade some internals in case you want a beast in your garage. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

04-02-2009, 05:36 AM	#13
ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: Anything I want Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DfW - Texas Posts: 5,405	We will be selling our brand new Ls3 from our 2010 Just wanted to let you know we will have our 2010 LS3 available . I will even throw in our ADM cam with it . You can see the dyno here - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11299 Call me and I will make you a hell of a deal. 214-228-8782 Andy

04-01-2009, 03:43 PM	#2
ponycrusher21 Christopher Fernandez Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 372	anything is possible. they put LS7s in solstices.

04-01-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
josh1147 Delivered 29June09 Drives: Early Order Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 411 View My Garage	Or put an LSX....any reason why you settled on the LS3 crate?

04-02-2009, 05:40 AM	#14
spd98 Drives: had a goat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 351	yes it is doable. I would think for the price you could build an ls1 with simular or better performance for much much less. A set of heads and a cam on an ls1 will go a long way and be cheaper. If you build an ls1 stroker you can get the same displacment or better than the ls3.

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