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Q'smuscle · 03-17-2015, 10:30 PM

You might be able to reveal the transformation, when GM reveal the 6th Gen! Fingers crossed lol...

AustinWithrow · 03-22-2015, 09:05 AM

UPDATE: Oil Cooler, and starter are bolted up. All the wiring on the motor is rerouted. Now it just leaves up to recieve the new motor mounts Monday, put them on the engine cradle and set the engine down on it. Then all that leaves with the motor is to bolt up the AC compressor and everything will be done with the motor. Then al that leaves us with is to fix some wiring and start swapping. How many of you are ready for this wait to be over? I know I sure am.

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chozn4service · 03-22-2015, 10:48 AM

I'm watchin' this....... I thought about this with my LLT 2010 and ended buying a 2011 SS.

102SS · 03-22-2015, 04:17 PM

subscribed for the finale

GretchenGotGrowl · 03-22-2015, 06:39 PM

You are making progress. Keep up the good work.

mpiersd · 03-24-2015, 04:40 PM

Keep up the great work. Be sure to document EVERYTHING for those of us hoping to recreate your efforts.

AustinWithrow · 03-24-2015, 05:40 PM

UPDATE: Big things happening today. We finally got the motor set up on the cradle today, along with getting the AC Compressor bolted up. We are now looking through all of the wiring to make sure everything is good. Hopefully this weather holds up and we can continue working all of this week. If so, we might have all of the stuff ready to go by next week. Everyone keep supporting, that's my motivation to get this thing done soon.

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hammdo · 03-24-2015, 05:52 PM

Looking good! I'd consider the heater relocation kit. Cleans thing up quite a bit...

-Don

StephenofSD · 03-24-2015, 07:01 PM

Oh man I am so stoked to see the final product! Mad props to you man for doing this as I am sure there were people who said it was a bad or dumb idea. Keep making progress my man and it will be such an awesome finished product!

AustinWithrow · 03-24-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StephenofSD

Oh man I am so stoked to see the final product! Mad props to you man for doing this as I am sure there were people who said it was a bad or dumb idea. Keep making progress my man and it will be such an awesome finished product!

Thank you so much! It really means a lot to me. Hopefully we can get this project rolling, so we can get it done. I'm so ready for my car to be a LS3/6-Speed.

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Pr0j3kt1 · 03-25-2015, 08:50 AM

This project is awesome. I'm really interested to see the final product and really stoked for you!

Burt · 03-25-2015, 09:07 AM

I can't wait to see this get finished. This build flies in the face of most people's idea of a reasonable project, so I'm glad it's working out for you. Can't wait to hear that LS3 sing through those big long tubes and ATAK mufflers, either.

AustinWithrow · 04-04-2015, 11:26 AM

UPDATE: Been working on the wiring harnesses the past few days and checking them over to make sure we don't have any bad wires. Seems Ike they are in pretty good condition and we just need to replace a few connector ends. Now that leaves us to mount the transmission, and give the motor a nice detailing, and everything is ready to go in. But next step is to tear my car apart. Who's ready for this motor to go in, so it can officially be a LS3 / 6-Speed car? I know I am.

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45thCamaro · 04-04-2015, 11:39 AM

This is some undertaking. Long ago are the days of a simple motor swap. Of course I don't remember those days since I'm only 30 and have only heard stories lol. Good luck we are all with you!

03-22-2015, 09:05 AM	#212
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	2012 Camaro V6 Swap to LS3. UPDATE: Oil Cooler, and starter are bolted up. All the wiring on the motor is rerouted. Now it just leaves up to recieve the new motor mounts Monday, put them on the engine cradle and set the engine down on it. Then all that leaves with the motor is to bolt up the AC compressor and everything will be done with the motor. Then al that leaves us with is to fix some wiring and start swapping. How many of you are ready for this wait to be over? I know I sure am. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Livin' life in the fast lane, moving at the speed of light and I can't slow down, only got a gallon in the gas tank, but I'm at the finish line so I can't stop now"

03-22-2015, 10:48 AM	#213
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I'm watchin' this....... I thought about this with my LLT 2010 and ended buying a 2011 SS. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

03-22-2015, 04:17 PM	#214
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,343	subscribed for the finale __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

03-22-2015, 06:39 PM	#215
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,127 View My Garage	You are making progress. Keep up the good work. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

03-24-2015, 04:40 PM	#216
mpiersd Drives: ABM #2041 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,561 View My Garage	Keep up the great work. Be sure to document EVERYTHING for those of us hoping to recreate your efforts. __________________ Retired United States Army Bernadette: 2LT/RS, ABM #2041 of 3903 ZL-1 Springs \| CAI \| Muffler delete \| Magnaflow resonator \| LED DRL \| RX Catch Can \| Mini me Cortana: 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special V&H Power Duals Headers & Oversized 450 Raider mufflers \| Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 Chisel Extreme intake \| Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 programmer Gretchen: 1994 Ford F350 Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 51k mile survivor Own an Aqua Blue Metallic Camaro? Click here to join us on Facebook and help us in establishing the Aqua Blue Registry to locate all 3903 of these beautiful Camaros!

03-17-2015, 10:30 PM	#211
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	You might be able to reveal the transformation, when GM reveal the 6th Gen! Fingers crossed lol...

03-24-2015, 05:40 PM	#217
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	UPDATE: Big things happening today. We finally got the motor set up on the cradle today, along with getting the AC Compressor bolted up. We are now looking through all of the wiring to make sure everything is good. Hopefully this weather holds up and we can continue working all of this week. If so, we might have all of the stuff ready to go by next week. Everyone keep supporting, that's my motivation to get this thing done soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Livin' life in the fast lane, moving at the speed of light and I can't slow down, only got a gallon in the gas tank, but I'm at the finish line so I can't stop now"

03-24-2015, 05:52 PM	#218
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Looking good! I'd consider the heater relocation kit. Cleans thing up quite a bit... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-24-2015, 07:01 PM	#219
StephenofSD SoCal HT5 Drives: 2014 2LS A6 "Storm" Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 191 View My Garage	Oh man I am so stoked to see the final product! Mad props to you man for doing this as I am sure there were people who said it was a bad or dumb idea. Keep making progress my man and it will be such an awesome finished product! __________________ 2014 AGM 2LS "Storm" Mods Exterior: Fender Hash Stripes, Z/28 Spoiler Interior: Led Map Light, Green Led Footwell Lighting

03-25-2015, 08:50 AM	#221
Pr0j3kt1 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 35 View My Garage	This project is awesome. I'm really interested to see the final product and really stoked for you! __________________ 2010 2SS Orange on Black JBA LT, HF Cat, JBA Muffler, Pfadt Drop Springs, Razzi Body Kit 2014 Silverado 6" Fabtech, 35 Baja ATZ, FloPro Catback

03-25-2015, 09:07 AM	#222
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	I can't wait to see this get finished. This build flies in the face of most people's idea of a reasonable project, so I'm glad it's working out for you. Can't wait to hear that LS3 sing through those big long tubes and ATAK mufflers, either. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

04-04-2015, 11:26 AM	#223
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	2012 Camaro V6 Swap to LS3. UPDATE: Been working on the wiring harnesses the past few days and checking them over to make sure we don't have any bad wires. Seems Ike they are in pretty good condition and we just need to replace a few connector ends. Now that leaves us to mount the transmission, and give the motor a nice detailing, and everything is ready to go in. But next step is to tear my car apart. Who's ready for this motor to go in, so it can officially be a LS3 / 6-Speed car? I know I am. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Livin' life in the fast lane, moving at the speed of light and I can't slow down, only got a gallon in the gas tank, but I'm at the finish line so I can't stop now"

04-04-2015, 11:39 AM	#224
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,421	This is some undertaking. Long ago are the days of a simple motor swap. Of course I don't remember those days since I'm only 30 and have only heard stories lol. Good luck we are all with you!