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1320junkie · 06-10-2009, 04:24 PM

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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.

lol

BlownChevy · 06-10-2009, 04:40 PM

why waste the money? Drop a Magna Charger on it, have the close same thing for less....

*radz28* · 06-10-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownChevy

why waste the money? Drop a Magna Charger on it, have the close same thing for less....

That's what I'm wondering. Running less boost, you're making about the same power as a stock LS9. It's my understanding the intercooler plates for the LS9 are a little restrictive in order to get hood clearance, so I'm thinking if I had the $$$, I'd see if I could get an LS9 longblock and throw a TVS 2300 on it, turn the boost up to 10 psi, and have a lot of fun. I don't know if you can get an LS9 shortblock (I doubt it since it's hand-built) but that's what I'd look into first.

Either way - that sounds like a bad@$$ conversion

BlownChevy · 06-10-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

That's what I'm wondering. Running less boost, you're making about the same power as a stock LS9. It's my understanding the intercooler plates for the LS9 are a little restrictive in order to get hood clearance, so I'm thinking if I had the $$$, I'd see if I could get an LS9 longblock and throw a TVS 2300 on it, turn the boost up to 10 psi, and have a lot of fun. I don't know if you can get an LS9 shortblock (I doubt it since it's hand-built) but that's what I'd look into first.

Either way - that sounds like a bad@$$ conversion

It would be a "Cool" conversion, however the cost would be astronomical IMHO. The factory LS3 will run on 8-10 psi, make the same power and live for 100K if tuned properly.

*radz28* · 06-10-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownChevy

It would be a "Cool" conversion, however the cost would be astronomical IMHO. The factory LS3 will run on 8-10 psi, make the same power and live for 100K if tuned properly.

You don't have to sell me brotha'

ADM PERFORMANCE · 06-10-2009, 05:19 PM

I got you all beat - LS7 WITH A 2300...CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DID NOT MENTION THIS BRIAN

Andy
www.admperformance.com

gettinginaMaro! · 06-10-2009, 05:33 PM

I'm a NA guy so have no intention or desire for the LS9 although in the CA region post I have hit a stumbleing block for my desired engine it is the CA engine swap thread if anyone can offer any advice words of wisdom or recommendations here is the link...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26629

Hennessey Performance · 06-10-2009, 06:15 PM

We already have an LS9 sitting in a new cyber gray Camaro. It is quite a project and expensive but it is being done. I will post some pics when I get a chance.

Adding a Magnuson blower, headers, exhaust and a tune is a lot easier way to get to 600 hp. If you want 650 hp then do heads and cam.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 06-10-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hennessey Performance

We already have an LS9 sitting in a new cyber gray Camaro. It is quite a project and expensive but it is being done. I will post some pics when I get a chance.

Adding a Magnuson blower, headers, exhaust and a tune is a lot easier way to get to 600 hp. If you want 650 hp then do heads and cam.

Cool than post pics!

crazz28 · 06-10-2009, 06:34 PM

454LSX + 2300.......god provided us with these tools and we should use them

punk · 06-10-2009, 06:40 PM

LS9 drop in would require a new trans and rear end correct? would love to see pics.

PoleCat2SSRS2010 · 06-10-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320junkie

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

and who all would that be?

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Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

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

Going where others have yet to tread. I continue to say you are the salt of the earth Robin. Thanks for the mention to check out Scoggins. Great guys.

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Originally Posted by ADM PERFORMANCE

I got you all beat - LS7 WITH A 2300...
Andy
www.admperformance.com

Some of us are doing all we can to keep up. I got my LSX block and CNC'd LS7 bare heads. The custom crank from Callies will take time. I am still looking into the pistons and mechanical compression ratio. I plan on a magna charger.

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Originally Posted by punk

LS9 drop in would require a new trans and rear end correct? would love to see pics.

The jury is still out on this and as to how much punishment the A6 can take before going wapow. I will wait and find out first before making a hasty decision. I have been told there is the 4L8E route if necessary.

wavrun2000 · 06-11-2009, 03:37 PM

I see the Hennessy rep is on here but i will beat him to it.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26934

Epitaph · 06-11-2009, 04:43 PM

As for people talking about how much HP/Tq the tranny & Rear end are going to take, it's going to be much cheaper to upgrade & not have to find out how much it can take. I keep hearing people say 600hp..600hp..600hp..etc..but nobody knows for sure. Anybody know how they actually find out how much HP & Tq these take? I thought it was the amount of Tq & how hot the equipment got, not only the amount of Tq.

i.e.....There's a huge difference in how hot something is going to get when the engine is at 3500-6500 rpm's for 15 seconds at a 1/4 mile track compared to 3500-6500 rpm's for 20 minutes at a race track.

Sorry for the thread hijack...back on topic.

I agree with people saying it's going to be cheaper upgrading the internals & tossing on a supercharger & upgrading some other things here & there, rather than throwing in an LS7/LS9. The only thing those people are wanting to do is "be different". I'm one of those people as well with my Xtreme, just not with the Camaro.

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gettinginaMaro! Drives: At the moment I gun a 50 cal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA but IRAQ atm Posts: 53	I'm a NA guy so have no intention or desire for the LS9 although in the CA region post I have hit a stumbleing block for my desired engine it is the CA engine swap thread if anyone can offer any advice words of wisdom or recommendations here is the link... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26629

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Hennessey Performance Drives: THE EXORCIST Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sealy, TX Posts: 388	We already have an LS9 sitting in a new cyber gray Camaro. It is quite a project and expensive but it is being done. I will post some pics when I get a chance. Adding a Magnuson blower, headers, exhaust and a tune is a lot easier way to get to 600 hp. If you want 650 hp then do heads and cam.

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punk Drives: 2ss/rs cgm Join Date: May 2009 Location: socal Posts: 30	LS9 drop in would require a new trans and rear end correct? would love to see pics.

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Epitaph Custom User Title Drives: Fast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 550	As for people talking about how much HP/Tq the tranny & Rear end are going to take, it's going to be much cheaper to upgrade & not have to find out how much it can take. I keep hearing people say 600hp..600hp..600hp..etc..but nobody knows for sure. Anybody know how they actually find out how much HP & Tq these take? I thought it was the amount of Tq & how hot the equipment got, not only the amount of Tq. i.e.....There's a huge difference in how hot something is going to get when the engine is at 3500-6500 rpm's for 15 seconds at a 1/4 mile track compared to 3500-6500 rpm's for 20 minutes at a race track. Sorry for the thread hijack...back on topic. I agree with people saying it's going to be cheaper upgrading the internals & tossing on a supercharger & upgrading some other things here & there, rather than throwing in an LS7/LS9. The only thing those people are wanting to do is "be different". I'm one of those people as well with my Xtreme, just not with the Camaro.