V6 worth it for a swap? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

joshnmn · 03-21-2019, 09:28 PM

These 4th Gen V6s are becoming pretty easy to get for cheap these days. Are the guts worth it for a LS swap? Most suspension will be drag parts anyway.

Cheap Guy · 03-21-2019, 11:21 PM

Back when I had a couple of 4th gens and I lived on the 4th gen websites, it was pretty much the consensus that any type of engine swap really wasn’t worth it. LS 4th gens are still pretty cheap - I sold mine last year (which I regret) for $7k.

gen=5 · 09-23-2019, 02:42 PM

Prices are going to go up soon as they have pretty much bottomed out for the most part..

ChibiBlackSheep · 09-23-2019, 03:15 PM

Not really.

You need the whole new crossmember and engine and the rear-ends on the 6s suck (unless you find a v6 with the y87 RPO code)

Then the suspensions are pretty terrible, like you noted.

It almost seems more worth it to get a cheap v8 that needs some minor body work.

joshnmn · 09-23-2019, 08:42 PM

I’m talking $500 cheap. If anything it would be a race car build.

lemontwist · 09-23-2019, 09:31 PM

if ya don't mind wrenching yeah i think it's worth it.it's easier to find a non raged out v6 for cheap. you can get a tubular crossmember.
have ya heard of the grubworm?

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ChibiBlackSheep · 09-24-2019, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnmn

I’m talking $500 cheap. If anything it would be a race car build.

Then yeah, that's a cheap VIN to buy for racing.

I thought you were comparing running and driving cars. Trying to save the 1,000 difference between the 2.

You might even luck out and able to grab manual windows for less wiring to tear out

03-21-2019, 09:28 PM	#1
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,011 View My Garage	V6 worth it for a swap? These 4th Gen V6s are becoming pretty easy to get for cheap these days. Are the guts worth it for a LS swap? Most suspension will be drag parts anyway.

03-21-2019, 11:21 PM	#2
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	Back when I had a couple of 4th gens and I lived on the 4th gen websites, it was pretty much the consensus that any type of engine swap really wasn’t worth it. LS 4th gens are still pretty cheap - I sold mine last year (which I regret) for $7k. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

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09-23-2019, 03:15 PM	#4
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,084	Not really. You need the whole new crossmember and engine and the rear-ends on the 6s suck (unless you find a v6 with the y87 RPO code) Then the suspensions are pretty terrible, like you noted. It almost seems more worth it to get a cheap v8 that needs some minor body work. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

09-23-2019, 08:42 PM	#5
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,011 View My Garage	I’m talking $500 cheap. If anything it would be a race car build.