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vsc85us · 03-29-2021, 04:01 PM

Hey what’s up everyone!

Man.... haven’t been here in a long while... a lot has changed from what I’ve seen lol. So my 2010 SS 6 speed manual has a blown engine. It’s pretty bad and beyond repair... I’ll have to get a new motor. I was advised to get a used 6.2L LS3 like the one I had.... but I’m looking to go another route. I’m seriously considering getting the 6.2 L LS3 376/480 motor. I know it’s a bit pricey, but I like the set up on it😎 So this will be a dumb question but I’ll ask anyway.... will I have to swap out the stock transmission on my SS for something more durable to compensate for the power increase? Or will the stock tranny hold up? All input is greatly appreciated❤️

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-29-2021, 04:18 PM

You will be ok. Sorry for your loss bro. Glad you came back too.

HOJO · 03-29-2021, 06:03 PM

Yes your stock tranny will handle that without any issues just as Banana said. Good luck and keep us posted.

Vegas Bound · 03-29-2021, 07:12 PM

If you are going to spend that kind of money, get a LSX376 B-8.

ariZona28 · 03-29-2021, 07:33 PM

I recently purchased a C5 Z06 with this same engine installed for the previous owner by Vengeance Racing in GA. Plenty of power, nice cam lope, strong pull up to 6500 RPM. It dyno'd 429 HP at the rear skins which is plenty for me. One of the big questions is what is your intention with the vehicle? Might want to do a new clutch while you're spending cash, I've got an LS7 clutch in the Vette but it has the less desirable T56 gear-box. You'll get various opinions from the very knowledgeable folks here but I can tell you I'm happy with it and I think it would be GREAT in your Camaro.

vsc85us · 03-30-2021, 03:15 PM

I appreciate it everyone thank you thank you! I will definitely keep you all posted �� I’m definitely leaning towards getting that engine. It’s a little increase in power... but I’m good with having it close to 500 hp��

03-29-2021, 04:01 PM	#1
vsc85us Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, Metallic Blue, 6spd Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: C-Town, Arizona Posts: 9	6.2L LS3 376/480 Swap Hey what’s up everyone! Man.... haven’t been here in a long while... a lot has changed from what I’ve seen lol. So my 2010 SS 6 speed manual has a blown engine. It’s pretty bad and beyond repair... I’ll have to get a new motor. I was advised to get a used 6.2L LS3 like the one I had.... but I’m looking to go another route. I’m seriously considering getting the 6.2 L LS3 376/480 motor. I know it’s a bit pricey, but I like the set up on it😎 So this will be a dumb question but I’ll ask anyway.... will I have to swap out the stock transmission on my SS for something more durable to compensate for the power increase? Or will the stock tranny hold up? All input is greatly appreciated❤️

03-29-2021, 04:18 PM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	You will be ok. Sorry for your loss bro. Glad you came back too. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

03-29-2021, 07:33 PM	#5
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,797	I recently purchased a C5 Z06 with this same engine installed for the previous owner by Vengeance Racing in GA. Plenty of power, nice cam lope, strong pull up to 6500 RPM. It dyno'd 429 HP at the rear skins which is plenty for me. One of the big questions is what is your intention with the vehicle? Might want to do a new clutch while you're spending cash, I've got an LS7 clutch in the Vette but it has the less desirable T56 gear-box. You'll get various opinions from the very knowledgeable folks here but I can tell you I'm happy with it and I think it would be GREAT in your Camaro. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

03-29-2021, 06:03 PM	#3
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 887	Yes your stock tranny will handle that without any issues just as Banana said. Good luck and keep us posted.

03-29-2021, 07:12 PM	#4
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	If you are going to spend that kind of money, get a LSX376 B-8.

03-30-2021, 03:15 PM	#6
vsc85us Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, Metallic Blue, 6spd Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: C-Town, Arizona Posts: 9	I appreciate it everyone thank you thank you! I will definitely keep you all posted �� I’m definitely leaning towards getting that engine. It’s a little increase in power... but I’m good with having it close to 500 hp��