What is needed to put the LS7 in your Camaro?

[CWI]

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

100k.

[LSxJunkie]

Originally Posted by CWIweldace

I think you need to get the LS7 Controller

I love LS7 Controller.....it's SO bad.

[Dr. Jamie]

Hey Gang ...

Just checking out the site tonight and stumbled onto this thread. I'll try to jump back in here (or recruit Robin) to get you the entire parts list. There's around $15k-$20k in GM Performance Parts to have an LS7 Camaro ....

Thanks,
Jamie

[Robin Lawrence]

Originally Posted by Dr. GMPP

Hey Gang ...

Just checking out the site tonight and stumbled onto this thread. I'll try to jump back in here (or recruit Robin) to get you the entire parts list. There's around $15k-$20k in GM Performance Parts to have an LS7 Camaro ....

Thanks,
Jamie

As Jamie points out making the change to the LS7 isn't as complicated as some would suggest.

A good tuner could re cal the LS3 ECU to run the LS7. Not hard at all.

Robin

[dankss]

I dont mean to thread jack, but i wanna do a swap too, a ls3 427 short block, and just use my stock heads, does anyone know how the stock drivetrain and clutch are gonna hold up to that?

[CamaroSpike23]

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.

put the car on a truck and ship it to them. no miles on the car.

Originally Posted by Dr. GMPP

Hey Gang ...

Just checking out the site tonight and stumbled onto this thread. I'll try to jump back in here (or recruit Robin) to get you the entire parts list. There's around $15k-$20k in GM Performance Parts to have an LS7 Camaro ....

Thanks,
Jamie

sweet.

Originally Posted by dankss

I dont mean to thread jack, but i wanna do a swap too, a ls3 427 short block, and just use my stock heads, does anyone know how the stock drivetrain and clutch are gonna hold up to that?

might want to upgrade the clutch, but the drivetrain will take the beating

[dankss]

woord, sounds good to me

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

put the car on a truck and ship it to them. no miles on the car.




sweet.



might want to upgrade the clutch, but the drivetrain will take the beating

[ADM PERFORMANCE]

Originally Posted by dankss

I dont mean to thread jack, but i wanna do a swap too, a ls3 427 short block, and just use my stock heads, does anyone know how the stock drivetrain and clutch are gonna hold up to that?

It truly depends on how you drive.Many older people like my self could go a very long time with the stock clutch and a 427.The fusible link becomes the tires.

The Camaro SS has a ls7 clutch already,So does the Ls3 Vette.The trick clutch would be a zr1 or a cadillac ctsv(2009).But we have not been able to get a flywheel made to work with our crankshaft....Long story!

[dankss]

yeah i hear that, but obviously if im gonna make that kind of power im gonna use it, but i never "beat" on my cars. is there a torque rating on the stock clutch to go by? or is there a decent clutch kit coming out soon so i can throw that in when the motor is out?

Originally Posted by ADM PERFORMANCE

It truly depends on how you drive.Many older people like my self could go a very long time with the stock clutch and a 427.The fusible link becomes the tires.

The Camaro SS has a ls7 clutch already,So does the Ls3 Vette.The trick clutch would be a zr1 or a cadillac ctsv(2009).But we have not been able to get a flywheel made to work with our crankshaft....Long story!

[Riderover40]

Originally Posted by dankss

I dont mean to thread jack, but i wanna do a swap too, a ls3 427 short block, and just use my stock heads, does anyone know how the stock drivetrain and clutch are gonna hold up to that?

If I am not mistaken the stock drivetrain is rated to 550 or 600 HP , someone confirm ?

[mmarcum]

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

I love LS7 Controller.....it's SO bad.

Ahahahaha! The Wizard...what a horrible movie.

[Robin Lawrence]

Good morning!!


OK I have the list of parts for an LS7 install.

I have to re format it and I will post it later tonight when am back in the office.




Robin

[DDA_Skull]

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

As Jamie points out making the change to the LS7 isn't as complicated as some would suggest.

A good tuner could re cal the LS3 ECU to run the LS7. Not hard at all.

Robin

Would you have to do anything else to the car after you program the LS3 ECU to run at the LS7's?

[DDA_Skull]

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

Good morning!!


OK I have the list of parts for an LS7 install.

I have to re format it and I will post it later tonight when am back in the office.




Robin

Okady Raidy. Sounds like a place too me.