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Raceonedge · 03-10-2021, 10:24 AM

Hey guys, just thought I'd share my progress on my car! So I have a 2013 camaro lt2 rs that came with the 3.6 automatic. Last year I fitted a eaton m90 supercharger to that with watermeth injection and all the works. Well needless to say it did not work as I had imagined. So midway through last year I decided to take the 3.6 out and replace it with a 5.3 LM7 engine. I installed a BTR stage 4 truck cam with matching valve springs, shorty headers, bbk testpipes, ls1 clutch setup with hydraulic throw out bearing, stand alone fuse block, and stock LM7 pcm. Then I paired it wit a four speed richmond super t-10transmission from a circle track car upgraded by Rol-tek. I have it running and driving now and am working on the gauges at the moment. I just installed my new tach yesterday and just need to wire it in. My build was basically to build a nascar for the street. It is almost exactly what you would expect. Very fun to drive.

xc_SS/RS · 03-10-2021, 10:49 AM

That is super cool. How are you doing the tuning??

GodWentPunk · 03-10-2021, 11:19 AM

AMAZING.. and in your garage!

joe...

Raceonedge · 03-10-2021, 04:36 PM

I am tuning with HPtuners mpvi2. I have a basic tune setup so it runs and idles but is still in the safe zone. I have to buy a wideband yet to dial it in and make more power but that will come in time. And yes in my garage lol. I am a gm mechanic by trade so it's not too bad. I get to play on the creeper alot, ( easier on the back!).

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-10-2021, 04:39 PM

I love it. Great to see something different.

sdynak · 03-10-2021, 05:33 PM

Does it use the factory LM7 ECU from the and what is the controller on the firewall..

Like the green block

..

Good luck.. looking forward to hearing it.

Raceonedge · 03-10-2021, 10:43 PM

The controller on the firewall is for the electronic throttle control and the ECM is the stock lm7 ecm.

joekono · 03-11-2021, 01:21 AM

Wow. Unbelievable job. We really have geniuses on this forum.

sdynak · 03-11-2021, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raceonedge

The controller on the firewall is for the electronic throttle control and the ECM is the stock lm7 ecm.

PaulsSS · 03-16-2021, 10:53 PM

Why didn't the SC work out on the v6 engine?

Lablkv6z · 03-17-2021, 05:47 AM

Excellent build, it has be fun especially with that transmission. What rearend ratio are you running? Thanks for sharing.

pyroguy · 03-17-2021, 07:18 AM

VERY cool!! One this I see is that intake tube is TINY! Open that up and let her breathe!!

Raceonedge · 04-10-2021, 09:30 AM

Thanks for the encouraging words guys! As far as the m90 supercharger, it couldn't pump enough air into the engine even with a smaller pulley. Also I didnt have a good intercooler to install so I had to use watermeth injection. I actually just got a Precision turbo donated to me for my 5.3 and will more than likely be installing that this coming winter!

Raceonedge · 04-10-2021, 09:32 AM

I am currently running the 3.27 rear axle open dif. I also plan to change over to the ss differential later on when I break this one lol.

03-10-2021, 10:24 AM	#1
Raceonedge Drives: 2013 Chev Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 31	2013 Camaro Project V6 to V8! Hey guys, just thought I'd share my progress on my car! So I have a 2013 camaro lt2 rs that came with the 3.6 automatic. Last year I fitted a eaton m90 supercharger to that with watermeth injection and all the works. Well needless to say it did not work as I had imagined. So midway through last year I decided to take the 3.6 out and replace it with a 5.3 LM7 engine. I installed a BTR stage 4 truck cam with matching valve springs, shorty headers, bbk testpipes, ls1 clutch setup with hydraulic throw out bearing, stand alone fuse block, and stock LM7 pcm. Then I paired it wit a four speed richmond super t-10transmission from a circle track car upgraded by Rol-tek. I have it running and driving now and am working on the gauges at the moment. I just installed my new tach yesterday and just need to wire it in. My build was basically to build a nascar for the street. It is almost exactly what you would expect. Very fun to drive. Attached Images

03-10-2021, 10:49 AM	#2
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,884	That is super cool. How are you doing the tuning?? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

03-10-2021, 11:19 AM	#3
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	AMAZING.. and in your garage! joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

03-10-2021, 04:39 PM	#5
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I love it. Great to see something different. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

03-10-2021, 05:33 PM	#6
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Does it use the factory LM7 ECU from the and what is the controller on the firewall.. Like the green block .. Good luck.. looking forward to hearing it. __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

03-10-2021, 04:36 PM	#4
Raceonedge Drives: 2013 Chev Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 31	I am tuning with HPtuners mpvi2. I have a basic tune setup so it runs and idles but is still in the safe zone. I have to buy a wideband yet to dial it in and make more power but that will come in time. And yes in my garage lol. I am a gm mechanic by trade so it's not too bad. I get to play on the creeper alot, ( easier on the back!).

03-10-2021, 10:43 PM	#7
Raceonedge Drives: 2013 Chev Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 31	The controller on the firewall is for the electronic throttle control and the ECM is the stock lm7 ecm.

03-11-2021, 01:21 AM	#8
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Wow. Unbelievable job. We really have geniuses on this forum. __________________

03-16-2021, 10:53 PM	#10
PaulsSS Drives: 15SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Posts: 345	Why didn't the SC work out on the v6 engine?

03-17-2021, 05:47 AM	#11
Lablkv6z Drives: 2000 Camaro SS, 1966 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Louisiana Posts: 81	Excellent build, it has be fun especially with that transmission. What rearend ratio are you running? Thanks for sharing. __________________ LS3 Block (427CI) Forged Manley 4.1" crank T-Rod modded LS3 intake (by me) Ported 821 heads (by me) TSP cam 243/255 .621/.619 111 LSA HP tuners pro (by me) https://www.smokingasphalt.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR-...cEEQ4y_YaXMD6Q

03-17-2021, 07:18 AM	#12
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,914 View My Garage	VERY cool!! One this I see is that intake tube is TINY! Open that up and let her breathe!! __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-10-2021, 09:30 AM	#13
Raceonedge Drives: 2013 Chev Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 31	Thanks for the encouraging words guys! As far as the m90 supercharger, it couldn't pump enough air into the engine even with a smaller pulley. Also I didnt have a good intercooler to install so I had to use watermeth injection. I actually just got a Precision turbo donated to me for my 5.3 and will more than likely be installing that this coming winter!

04-10-2021, 09:32 AM	#14
Raceonedge Drives: 2013 Chev Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 31	I am currently running the 3.27 rear axle open dif. I also plan to change over to the ss differential later on when I break this one lol.