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flyinlow89 · 08-10-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven13

wow, only about 1% of the people here were saying go for it. negative nellies

hypothetically speaking. if this was a honda forum and you were all like "J series in my 6th gen civic" you would get tutorials and praise from people, not discouragement.

Because the engine he's putting in the car is actually available in the car. And you can buy them new or used, there's no shortage. This is the reason for discouragement.

kevinw · 08-10-2014, 11:24 AM

like a previoius post, this swap makes no sense as there is more involved than just the engine of course. the cost has to be un imaginable. but if he is doing this just as a hobby and has nothing else to do, then i guess its ok. but the resale on that car will be shot. again, like the others, it seems like it would make more sense to fix up the SS he bought and trash out the LT. ha ha

KeepItShut · 08-11-2014, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by xnuyokr

Enjoy the V6 and save yourself some headaches and money. You have a great car as is! At 17 years old and a fairly new drivier, chances are pretty good that you'll wreck it anyway, (which is why insurance rates are so high for you)!

SIN R G · 08-11-2014, 12:59 AM

I sure hope you are not thinking of putting in the V-8 thinking your going to save yourself money on insurance! If so, I hope you never have an accident. Once the insurance company finds out (and they will) that you have a V-8 instead of a V-6, you won't get a penny.

Austin45 · 08-11-2014, 01:19 AM

I bought my Camaro at 17 and I also have StateFarm. The insurance for the SS would've been $1,700 a year, which is only slightly more than what I paid at the time for the 2LT I have. I don't see why you couldn't get insurance for a SS.

Lndryguru · 08-11-2014, 01:27 AM

In the diesel world people take a cummins and transplant into ford and it works. So this will work just a matter of time and money.

Steven13 · 08-11-2014, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

1% of the 41 replies before yours???

So, about 0.41 people?

2Carats · 08-11-2014, 03:26 AM

Good Luck and keep us posted.

myold88 · 08-11-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SIN R G

I sure hope you are not thinking of putting in the V-8 thinking your going to save yourself money on insurance! If so, I hope you never have an accident. Once the insurance company finds out (and they will) that you have a V-8 instead of a V-6, you won't get a penny.

So many errors in that last statement that I don't know where to start....

AustinWithrow · 08-11-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin45

I bought my Camaro at 17 and I also have StateFarm. The insurance for the SS would've been $1,700 a year, which is only slightly more than what I paid at the time for the 2LT I have. I don't see why you couldn't get insurance for a SS.

They won't even give us a quote. Probably because of my area!

mariojmoe · 08-11-2014, 05:54 PM

I read about a handful of the haters commenting and stopped. He will not lose resale value on a V6 if its swapped and everything working properly.

Op if you have a full v8 donor car, some patience, and some helpful friends YES it can and will be done fairly effortlessly. Go for it, ask questios, make google your friend, and take your time. I have done things others thought were insane and not doable just to prove them wrong and make a bit of coin too! Pm me if you need assistance.

RedHotRuby · 08-11-2014, 05:59 PM

I will follow as well. Godspeed, lol

mariojmoe · 08-11-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Start anywhere. Start in the middle if you like.

What don't you understand?

If someone owns a V6 (for insurance purposes) and swaps in a V8 (for insurance purposes) without notifying the insurance company (fraud)

Jesus christ dude tell me you dont really believe this statement? If so you are greatly mistaken

chris jd · 08-12-2014, 12:30 AM

Sounds like a great opportunity to learn a lot about your car. Hopefully everything goes as planned. Good luck!

08-11-2014, 01:19 AM	#47
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	I bought my Camaro at 17 and I also have StateFarm. The insurance for the SS would've been $1,700 a year, which is only slightly more than what I paid at the time for the 2LT I have. I don't see why you couldn't get insurance for a SS. __________________

08-11-2014, 01:27 AM	#48
Lndryguru Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 226	In the diesel world people take a cummins and transplant into ford and it works. So this will work just a matter of time and money. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Victory Red/Black Stripes

08-11-2014, 03:26 AM	#50
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	Good Luck and keep us posted. __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

08-12-2014, 12:30 AM	#56
chris jd chris jd Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT w/ RS - 6 Speed Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: New York Posts: 89 View My Garage	Sounds like a great opportunity to learn a lot about your car. Hopefully everything goes as planned. Good luck! __________________ Keep calm and drive a Camaro. 2014 1LT M6 w/ RS

08-10-2014, 11:24 AM	#44
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,764	like a previoius post, this swap makes no sense as there is more involved than just the engine of course. the cost has to be un imaginable. but if he is doing this just as a hobby and has nothing else to do, then i guess its ok. but the resale on that car will be shot. again, like the others, it seems like it would make more sense to fix up the SS he bought and trash out the LT. ha ha

08-11-2014, 12:59 AM	#46
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	I sure hope you are not thinking of putting in the V-8 thinking your going to save yourself money on insurance! If so, I hope you never have an accident. Once the insurance company finds out (and they will) that you have a V-8 instead of a V-6, you won't get a penny.

08-11-2014, 05:54 PM	#53
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	I read about a handful of the haters commenting and stopped. He will not lose resale value on a V6 if its swapped and everything working properly. Op if you have a full v8 donor car, some patience, and some helpful friends YES it can and will be done fairly effortlessly. Go for it, ask questios, make google your friend, and take your time. I have done things others thought were insane and not doable just to prove them wrong and make a bit of coin too! Pm me if you need assistance.

08-11-2014, 05:59 PM	#54
RedHotRuby Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS LFX Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York Posts: 139	I will follow as well. Godspeed, lol