Can't be done... Let's see! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

AustinWithrow · 08-06-2014, 09:10 AM

Hello my fellow camaro family, I am getting ready to start a project that has been said to be "impossible". Well let's see how this goes. I am starting a v8 swap into my 2012 IBM V6 Camaro. I have bought a donor car for all of the parts. I bought a wrecked SS and will be going to pick it up this coming week. Anyone interested in listening to this build?

Follow this build thread.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372105

gajagfan · 08-06-2014, 09:12 AM

See my post below...I some how double posted. Sorry!

BenningJ · 08-06-2014, 09:14 AM

The reason most say not to do it is cost to swap vs. cost to upgrade to the SS. If the OP has found a donor car for a reasonable price then sure it is definitely an option.

gajagfan · 08-06-2014, 09:16 AM

Who said it can not be done? There will be many other changes outside of just the engine, but people have been doing this for years in all different types of cars. Your info says you have a 2SS/RS, which would have a V8 in it, or do you have a second Camaro? Two other things. One, if this is the car that you plan on changing, and it is actually a 2LT, it will not be a 2SS when you switch engines (and all that goes with it). It will be a 2LT with an engine swap. Two, I would bet for the money and time you are going to put into this, you can find a 2SS to trade for that will put you way ahead of the game.

johandepuydt · 08-06-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinWithrow

Hello my fellow camaro family, I am getting ready to start a project that has been said to be "impossible". Well let's see how this goes. I am starting a v8 swap into my 2012 IBM V6 Camaro. I have bought a donor car for all of the parts. I bought a wrecked SS and will be going to pick it up this coming week. Anyone interested in listening to this build?

I will follow this thread

rtcat600man · 08-06-2014, 09:24 AM

Count me into following along. Always interested in the unthinkable and want to see it pulled off too.

GretchenGotGrowl · 08-06-2014, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinWithrow

Hello my fellow camaro family, I am getting ready to start a project that has been said to be "impossible". Well let's see how this goes. I am starting a v8 swap into my 2012 IBM V6 Camaro. I have bought a donor car for all of the parts. I bought a wrecked SS and will be going to pick it up this coming week. Anyone interested in listening to this build?

I'm interested. I would suggest two things:

1) Start a thread in the Member Journals section (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50)

2) Keep and share a detailed list of all parts, prices and issues you run into.

Good luck!

pickwithaustin · 08-06-2014, 09:38 AM

Impossible?
My first car was a 4 cylinder Pinto back in the 1970's. 4 cylinders, yuck. A few Saturday's in my friend's driveway later and it had a V8.

TPAJETSKI · 08-06-2014, 09:50 AM

I'm not sure anyone has ever said it was impossible. I'm sure it's possible. With enough money anything is possible. I'm also sure that it offers a certain amount of personal gratification and accomplishment doing the swap versus trading in your 6 for an 8. Nevertheless, you won't catch me doing it. I would guess that you can kiss the resale value of your LT goodbye too.

Dizzy82 · 08-06-2014, 09:57 AM

With enough money anything is possible.

Demon War Horse · 08-06-2014, 10:02 AM

In for the updates!

AustinWithrow · 08-06-2014, 10:24 AM

Follow this thread. This is where I will be updating everything.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372105

13BRM2SSRS · 08-06-2014, 10:36 AM

I'm sure it can be done but its going to be a ton of work. Personally I would sell and just buy a real SS. Good luck!!

Destructo09 · 08-06-2014, 11:00 AM

Why do you have SS badges on your V6?

08-06-2014, 09:10 AM	#1
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	Can't be done... Let's see! Hello my fellow camaro family, I am getting ready to start a project that has been said to be "impossible". Well let's see how this goes. I am starting a v8 swap into my 2012 IBM V6 Camaro. I have bought a donor car for all of the parts. I bought a wrecked SS and will be going to pick it up this coming week. Anyone interested in listening to this build? Follow this build thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372105 __________________ "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" Last edited by AustinWithrow; 08-06-2014 at 10:33 AM.

08-06-2014, 09:14 AM	#3
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	The reason most say not to do it is cost to swap vs. cost to upgrade to the SS. If the OP has found a donor car for a reasonable price then sure it is definitely an option. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

08-06-2014, 09:24 AM	#6
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Count me into following along. Always interested in the unthinkable and want to see it pulled off too. __________________ MY BUILD

08-06-2014, 09:38 AM	#8
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Impossible? My first car was a 4 cylinder Pinto back in the 1970's. 4 cylinders, yuck. A few Saturday's in my friend's driveway later and it had a V8. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

08-06-2014, 09:57 AM	#10
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	With enough money anything is possible. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

08-06-2014, 09:12 AM	#2
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	See my post below...I some how double posted. Sorry!

08-06-2014, 09:16 AM	#4
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	Who said it can not be done? There will be many other changes outside of just the engine, but people have been doing this for years in all different types of cars. Your info says you have a 2SS/RS, which would have a V8 in it, or do you have a second Camaro? Two other things. One, if this is the car that you plan on changing, and it is actually a 2LT, it will not be a 2SS when you switch engines (and all that goes with it). It will be a 2LT with an engine swap. Two, I would bet for the money and time you are going to put into this, you can find a 2SS to trade for that will put you way ahead of the game.

08-06-2014, 09:50 AM	#9
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	I'm not sure anyone has ever said it was impossible. I'm sure it's possible. With enough money anything is possible. I'm also sure that it offers a certain amount of personal gratification and accomplishment doing the swap versus trading in your 6 for an 8. Nevertheless, you won't catch me doing it. I would guess that you can kiss the resale value of your LT goodbye too.

08-06-2014, 10:02 AM	#11
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	In for the updates! __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

08-06-2014, 10:24 AM	#12
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	Follow this thread. This is where I will be updating everything. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372105 __________________ "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"

08-06-2014, 10:36 AM	#13
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	I'm sure it can be done but its going to be a ton of work. Personally I would sell and just buy a real SS. Good luck!!

08-06-2014, 11:00 AM	#14
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Why do you have SS badges on your V6? __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)