3.6 to 6.2 swap ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

filbe117 · 07-11-2009, 12:08 PM

Ok cant say i know alot about cars. But if i wanted to
switch engines fron the 3.6 to the 6.2 would I have to
change transmission and suspension the guy at my local
chevy dealer didnt have the answer. Or would it just be easier
to order the SS and trade/sell mine ?

TheClassicCarKid · 07-11-2009, 12:14 PM

It would be so much easier to just sell yours and buy an SS

DntWrryBeHappy21 · 07-11-2009, 12:19 PM

it would probably be alot easier to just buy an ss

steviefranchize · 07-11-2009, 12:20 PM

:face palm:seems pointless....with the extra money its gonna cost to do that, you should just go with the ss, it will most likely come out cheaper that way.

Paperer · 07-11-2009, 12:22 PM

You'd have to swap everrrything. I would just go buy an SS somehow. You would be car-less for a while while it's getting done.

patriotpa · 07-11-2009, 12:23 PM

Sell it outright, then order an SS. Even with the depreciation, it's still gonna be cheaper and less problems.

Zabo · 07-11-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filbe117

Ok cant say i know alot about cars. But if i wanted to
switch engines fron the 3.6 to the 6.2 would I have to
change transmission and suspension the guy at my local
chevy dealer didnt have the answer. Or would it just be easier
to order the SS and trade/sell mine ?

Step 1: Buy 1SS

Step 2: Purchase spare front clip from a V6

Step 3, pull the SS clip off, throw on the LT clip.

Step 4: Repaint front clip

Step 5: ???

Step 6: PROFIT!

Step 7: Kick self in head..

McGruff · 07-11-2009, 01:01 PM

Anyone who is thinking of buying a V6 and one day changing to a better engine needs to stop thinking that right now.

The SS isn't just a better engine and brakes. Suspension is setup for that engine...replacing a V6 car with a better engine is too risky and potentially damaging.

*The_Blur* · 07-11-2009, 01:10 PM

All of you are wrong! The first step is to do more research. You're trying to swap a V6 with a V8. Why do you want the 6.2L V8? You're clearly only choosing that V8 in order to clone the SS. That's a meaningless upgrade. If you're going to do custom work with a car, then you need to make it worth your time and money. It will cost you a lot to get a V8 in there. You're better off getting the body in white for $7,000 and starting from scratch.

If you have a V6, then I would start considering building it for forced induction. Hennessey is considering a kit for the LLT, and that will carry a premium of $6,000 for about 400rwhp on the V6, making it competitive with the V8.

filbe117 · 07-11-2009, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the info. Just a idea about swaping motors.

Vash · 07-11-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filbe117

Thanks for the info. Just a idea about swaping motors.

How rich are you? Because of course that voids the powertrain warranty.

Can it be done? Yes if you have lot of money to spend anything can be done you could even send it to one of the major shops and buy a crate engine and get a blower etc etc. It's all about the $$$.

When? probably when you start seeing cars out of warranty. Otherwise like people have said go the sale and upgrade route.

iwanttogofastNY · 07-11-2009, 03:22 PM

Sell v6 and order SS

FNKNSTN · 07-11-2009, 03:29 PM

I'm sure it would be CHEAPER to buy an SS

07-11-2009, 12:08 PM	#1
filbe117 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	3.6 to 6.2 swap ? Ok cant say i know alot about cars. But if i wanted to switch engines fron the 3.6 to the 6.2 would I have to change transmission and suspension the guy at my local chevy dealer didnt have the answer. Or would it just be easier to order the SS and trade/sell mine ?

07-11-2009, 12:19 PM	#3
DntWrryBeHappy21 Patiently Waiting... Drives: whatevers in the driveway atm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 403	it would probably be alot easier to just buy an ss __________________ One day....

07-11-2009, 12:22 PM	#5
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	You'd have to swap everrrything. I would just go buy an SS somehow. You would be car-less for a while while it's getting done. __________________

07-11-2009, 01:10 PM	#9
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	All of you are wrong! The first step is to do more research. You're trying to swap a V6 with a V8. Why do you want the 6.2L V8? You're clearly only choosing that V8 in order to clone the SS. That's a meaningless upgrade. If you're going to do custom work with a car, then you need to make it worth your time and money. It will cost you a lot to get a V8 in there. You're better off getting the body in white for $7,000 and starting from scratch. If you have a V6, then I would start considering building it for forced induction. Hennessey is considering a kit for the LLT, and that will carry a premium of $6,000 for about 400rwhp on the V6, making it competitive with the V8. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

07-11-2009, 03:22 PM	#12
iwanttogofastNY Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ABM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 224 View My Garage	Sell v6 and order SS __________________ 2SS/RS/M6 \| ABM \| White Stripes \| Black Int Mods: American Racing Headers & Exhaust, Airaid Intake, Pfadt Front/Rear Sway Bars, Stealth Bulbs, AAC LED bowtie, AAC Concept LED Side-markers ABM/Tinted, 20% Tints, Chuck COW Tune, MGW shifter (blue with white racing stripes). Coming Soon: 4:10 Gears?

07-11-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
steviefranchize Drives: truck Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston tx Posts: 71	:face palm:seems pointless....with the extra money its gonna cost to do that, you should just go with the ss, it will most likely come out cheaper that way.

07-11-2009, 12:23 PM	#6
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Sell it outright, then order an SS. Even with the depreciation, it's still gonna be cheaper and less problems.

07-11-2009, 01:01 PM	#8
McGruff Drives: 98 Saturn Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 211	Anyone who is thinking of buying a V6 and one day changing to a better engine needs to stop thinking that right now. The SS isn't just a better engine and brakes. Suspension is setup for that engine...replacing a V6 car with a better engine is too risky and potentially damaging.

07-11-2009, 03:05 PM	#10
filbe117 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	Thanks for the info. Just a idea about swaping motors.

07-11-2009, 03:29 PM	#13
FNKNSTN Banned Drives: A Black Car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 801	I'm sure it would be CHEAPER to buy an SS

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