2012 Camaro RS V6 to V8 swap - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

timstanley · 06-06-2015, 01:53 PM

Hello,
About a year ago while I was on a MEU in Japan, my father passed away unexpectedly and I inherited a 2012 Camaro RS stock. Recently I have begun doing small performance modifications myself (throttle body spacer, cool air intake, jet chip, exhaust) but I truly don't know that much about cars all together. I was hoping someone here could give me some insight on what all I would need as far as equipment, what would funtion well together (transmission, radiator, shocks, solid rear axle) and what all I would need to change out, in order for me to swap my v6 with the LS2 or LS3 6.2 v8. I've got a decent bit of money saved and do not want to trade the car because of the sentimental value. I would really appreciate any advice that I could get. My friend knows decent amount about mechanics and would be assisting me on the job. I'm trying to do as much of the work myself as reasonably possible to save on cost as well as gain experience. I understand it isn't the ideal "beginner project" but I am confident in our abilities to at least save a good chunk of cash doing the majority of the work.

Timothy R. Stanley, E5
0311/ USMC

Nutbutt · 06-06-2015, 02:50 PM

Have you looked into IPF supercharger ? With this you'll be on even ground with a stock SS. Easy install

Ventmaster · 06-06-2015, 03:28 PM

I'm very sorry for your loss Tim and understand your desire to keep the car even though trading it is the only reasonable way to make it a V8 (swapping engines is just not so simple anymore).

However Nutbutt is correct- the IPF supercharger is designed to bolt right to a stock V6 and raise output to a little more than a stock V8. You can also always un-bolt it and return the car to stock (say when you're ready to pass the car to your son or daughter... ).

BlueN20Camaro · 06-06-2015, 05:01 PM

It's always cheaper to buy a V8. These cars have too many computers now-a-days. If you want power get a supercharger or 8 cylinders.

Gee · 06-06-2015, 07:02 PM

Supercharge her! Way more economical and plausible.

JantzenOKC · 06-06-2015, 07:13 PM

Or turbo it, best bang for your buck! This is what I have and I love it.

http://www.fabberge.com/chevrolet/ca...turbo-kit.html

djrasras · 06-08-2015, 04:35 PM

Another vote for the IPF. I have some other mods as well including headers, but regardless I have beaten a couple SS Camaros even from a stop. Infinitely more benefits and less work than a V8 swap in my opinion. If you don't wanna go forced-induction, then a trade-in for an SS would be your next option it looks like.

Wilby90 · 07-16-2015, 05:36 AM

If this one ever goes boom,

My next step is to drop in a 383 H.O. 475hp.

gutterball · 07-17-2015, 10:42 AM

IPF SuperCharger is the easiest, it'll give you approx 375-400 Hp at the rear wheel, Jantzen has Twin Turbo's and did the quarter mile in 12.1 sec. He has around 450 HP to the rear wheels. At least you have the LFX eng. so tuning will be easier.

191185 · 07-19-2015, 08:29 PM

If you supercharge the v6, will the transmission handle the hp ?

Do they use the same hp ?

06-06-2015, 01:53 PM	#1
timstanley Drives: 2012 Camaro RS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: United States Posts: 6	2012 Camaro RS V6 to V8 swap Hello, About a year ago while I was on a MEU in Japan, my father passed away unexpectedly and I inherited a 2012 Camaro RS stock. Recently I have begun doing small performance modifications myself (throttle body spacer, cool air intake, jet chip, exhaust) but I truly don't know that much about cars all together. I was hoping someone here could give me some insight on what all I would need as far as equipment, what would funtion well together (transmission, radiator, shocks, solid rear axle) and what all I would need to change out, in order for me to swap my v6 with the LS2 or LS3 6.2 v8. I've got a decent bit of money saved and do not want to trade the car because of the sentimental value. I would really appreciate any advice that I could get. My friend knows decent amount about mechanics and would be assisting me on the job. I'm trying to do as much of the work myself as reasonably possible to save on cost as well as gain experience. I understand it isn't the ideal "beginner project" but I am confident in our abilities to at least save a good chunk of cash doing the majority of the work. Timothy R. Stanley, E5 0311/ USMC

06-06-2015, 02:50 PM	#2
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Have you looked into IPF supercharger ? With this you'll be on even ground with a stock SS. Easy install __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

06-08-2015, 04:35 PM	#7
djrasras Drives: 2010 2LT Bumblebee Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 613	Another vote for the IPF. I have some other mods as well including headers, but regardless I have beaten a couple SS Camaros even from a stop. Infinitely more benefits and less work than a V8 swap in my opinion. If you don't wanna go forced-induction, then a trade-in for an SS would be your next option it looks like. __________________ AirLift Air Suspension, Stainless Works Long Tube Headers + Hi-Flo Cats, Resonated X-Pipe, MRT V2 Mufflers, VMAX Ice-olator and Ported Throttle Body, Barton Short Throw Shifter, CAI Intake + Air Scoop

06-06-2015, 03:28 PM	#3
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,024	I'm very sorry for your loss Tim and understand your desire to keep the car even though trading it is the only reasonable way to make it a V8 (swapping engines is just not so simple anymore). However Nutbutt is correct- the IPF supercharger is designed to bolt right to a stock V6 and raise output to a little more than a stock V8. You can also always un-bolt it and return the car to stock (say when you're ready to pass the car to your son or daughter... ).

06-06-2015, 05:01 PM	#4
BlueN20Camaro Banned Drives: 1LE LS3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Miami Posts: 539	It's always cheaper to buy a V8. These cars have too many computers now-a-days. If you want power get a supercharger or 8 cylinders.

06-06-2015, 07:02 PM	#5
Gee Silver Ice Drives: 2011 1LT Coupe SIM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,418 View My Garage	Supercharge her! Way more economical and plausible.

06-06-2015, 07:13 PM	#6
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Or turbo it, best bang for your buck! This is what I have and I love it. http://www.fabberge.com/chevrolet/ca...turbo-kit.html

07-16-2015, 05:36 AM	#8
Wilby90 Drives: 2012 LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 25	If this one ever goes boom, My next step is to drop in a 383 H.O. 475hp.

07-17-2015, 10:42 AM	#9
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	IPF SuperCharger is the easiest, it'll give you approx 375-400 Hp at the rear wheel, Jantzen has Twin Turbo's and did the quarter mile in 12.1 sec. He has around 450 HP to the rear wheels. At least you have the LFX eng. so tuning will be easier.

07-19-2015, 08:29 PM	#10
191185 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS 6A Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	If you supercharge the v6, will the transmission handle the hp ? Do they use the same hp ?