Anyone thinking of dropping an LS9 into their SS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

golfer1 · 06-10-2009, 12:23 PM

Wouldn't that be something. Only thought would be the hood clearance for the supercharger.

Camaro509 · 06-10-2009, 01:04 PM

I think this has been discussed in here before, along with the thought of dropping in an LS7.

Also, someone mentioned that the s/c would fit under the stock hood on the LS3 and LS7, LS9 isn't any taller (san s/c) is it? So it stands to reason that the 9 with s/c would fit just fine under the stock hood as well.

Gary B · 06-10-2009, 01:17 PM

Cost is to much, as talked about elsewhere around here. Putting a s/c on the LS3 is MUCH more cost effective.

Camaro509 · 06-10-2009, 01:19 PM

Not too sure cost has anything to do with it for some people.
Hell, if I had the extra money I'd drop an LS7 or LS9 into one as well.
A stock 9 is better all-around than a modified LS3 IMNSHO

LabRat · 06-10-2009, 01:23 PM

Just go JATO then!

And don't forget your Darwin Card!

LabRat

O2BQIK · 06-10-2009, 02:00 PM

It's not just a matter of being expensive. Let's say it will cost you $25,000 to do it (I think I heard the motor costs about $20g's). For that money with the LS9 you'll get 650 hp. You could achieve that power level for far less money. Or, you could exceed that power level for the same or less money. The only reason I could see that someone would do it is if they have a lot of money laying around and they want to be able to tell people that it's the motor from the ZR1. But to each his/her own!

1320junkie · 06-10-2009, 02:01 PM

a few people on here is already dropping ls7's in

Crowley · 06-10-2009, 02:06 PM

I'd like to see the cost associated with rebuilding the current LS3 with forged internals and dropping the compression a bit to support more boost. I can't imagine that would cost as much as a brand new LS9.

Crowley

Robin Lawrence · 06-10-2009, 02:08 PM

After our current series of bolt on modifications I will install an LS9.

With a aftermarket cam and a set of Kooks 2" headers it should be 700+ horsepower.

It looks like late August or early September is when I have rough sheduled.

Lingenfelter should have the fuel pump controller done long before then.

Robin

2010 CAMARO SS RS · 06-10-2009, 02:50 PM

i will get a body in white and install an LS7 only because it is naturally aspirated. the LS9 is just a supercharged LS3.

Warrick · 06-10-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 CAMARO SS RS

the LS9 is just a supercharged LS3.

...with a forged crank, titanium rods, forged pistons, cnc heads, diff camshafts, and is hand built... essentially though you're right.

Crowley · 06-10-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrick

...with a forged crank, titanium rods, forged pistons, cnc heads, diff camshafts, and is hand built... essentially though you're right.

Sales@Hennessey · 06-10-2009, 03:38 PM

We are presently doing the LS9 swap into the 2010 Camaro... Very fun project to say the least!

1320junkie · 06-10-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 CAMARO SS RS

i will get a body in white and install an LS7 only because it is naturally aspirated. the LS9 is just a supercharged LS3.

No it's not, you don't really think that right?

06-10-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
golfer1 Drives: orange/black/orange 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 39	Anyone thinking of dropping an LS9 into their SS? Wouldn't that be something. Only thought would be the hood clearance for the supercharger.

06-10-2009, 01:04 PM	#2
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	I think this has been discussed in here before, along with the thought of dropping in an LS7. Also, someone mentioned that the s/c would fit under the stock hood on the LS3 and LS7, LS9 isn't any taller (san s/c) is it? So it stands to reason that the 9 with s/c would fit just fine under the stock hood as well. __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

06-10-2009, 01:17 PM	#3
Gary B Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 573	Cost is to much, as talked about elsewhere around here. Putting a s/c on the LS3 is MUCH more cost effective. __________________ Time for a new ride soon....6th Gen or 5th Gen Z28? Hmmm....

06-10-2009, 01:19 PM	#4
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	Not too sure cost has anything to do with it for some people. Hell, if I had the extra money I'd drop an LS7 or LS9 into one as well. A stock 9 is better all-around than a modified LS3 IMNSHO __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

06-10-2009, 01:23 PM	#5
LabRat Drives: Wheeled Vehicles Join Date: May 2009 Location: St Paul,MN Posts: 285	Well Hell Just go JATO then! And don't forget your Darwin Card! LabRat

06-10-2009, 02:00 PM	#6
O2BQIK Drives: 1991 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas area Posts: 596	It's not just a matter of being expensive. Let's say it will cost you $25,000 to do it (I think I heard the motor costs about $20g's). For that money with the LS9 you'll get 650 hp. You could achieve that power level for far less money. Or, you could exceed that power level for the same or less money. The only reason I could see that someone would do it is if they have a lot of money laying around and they want to be able to tell people that it's the motor from the ZR1. But to each his/her own! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS in black/beige: Sold. \| '91 Camaro RS: Still the dream car! '98 Camaro SS: Incon twin turbo. Sold \| '99 Camaro SS: Heads/cam/bolt-ons. Sold.

06-10-2009, 02:01 PM	#7
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	a few people on here is already dropping ls7's in

06-10-2009, 02:06 PM	#8
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I'd like to see the cost associated with rebuilding the current LS3 with forged internals and dropping the compression a bit to support more boost. I can't imagine that would cost as much as a brand new LS9. Crowley __________________

06-10-2009, 02:08 PM	#9
Robin Lawrence Drives: 2010 Camaro 69 Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Galesburg, Illinois Posts: 447	After our current series of bolt on modifications I will install an LS9. With a aftermarket cam and a set of Kooks 2" headers it should be 700+ horsepower. It looks like late August or early September is when I have rough sheduled. Lingenfelter should have the fuel pump controller done long before then. Robin __________________ Holley Performance Products

06-10-2009, 02:50 PM	#10
2010 CAMARO SS RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 141	i will get a body in white and install an LS7 only because it is naturally aspirated. the LS9 is just a supercharged LS3.

06-10-2009, 03:38 PM	#13
Sales@Hennessey Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 599	We are presently doing the LS9 swap into the 2010 Camaro... Very fun project to say the least!

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