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Dbunch9 · 01-07-2020, 09:30 PM

If I were to put an ls1 into my 2010 camaro ss, what would be needed aside from harness adapters to make the harness work? I assume all the belt driven accessories and transmission all mate together but maybe I’m wrong about that too

lemontwist · 01-07-2020, 10:29 PM

why??? what's wrong with the ls3???

Dbunch9 · 01-07-2020, 11:29 PM

Curious about a truck motor build. It’s odd but budget friendly, seems easy to put an ls3 into an ls1 car but curious about ls1 to ls3

15RS2NV · 01-07-2020, 11:31 PM

ECU

Dbunch9 · 01-07-2020, 11:33 PM

The whole eco? What if it was a more recent truck motor like a 6.0 or 6.2

2010reddevil · 01-08-2020, 04:51 AM

You're not making any sense bud. You already have a 6.2L....... Why would you downgrade to an LS1? And a truck engine is heavier unless it's the Caddy L92 or other alum block 6.2L. Not sure what the point is of doing such a thing tbh......

Black_SS10 · 01-08-2020, 05:13 AM

pyroguy · 01-08-2020, 07:09 AM

There's enough different between the two. ECU is definitely something that will be different, but the wiring harness may be pretty different between the two since the LS1 was replaced for the LS2 in 2005. For example, the LS1 has a cable throttle body vs. our computer controlled one. Additionally as others have said, why go from 6.2L to 5.7L? After all, there's no replacement for displacement.

Dbunch9 · 01-08-2020, 07:12 AM

I wouldn’t get too focused on the ls1 but in general a truck block, would I be better off switching to a newer truck motor? Everyone is looking at me funny like no one has ever put an iron block truck motor into a 5th gen before. Only said older cause I figured it’d be cheaper

Greenhornet2 · 01-08-2020, 07:26 AM

There are many that have done iron block 6.0 yes. The LS1 isn't and power limit for that block is significantly less than an ls3. Are you talking an L96 6.0? Everyone is looking at you funning because an LS3 is superior to an ls1 in every way expect cost

wasthatacop? · 01-08-2020, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

There's enough different between the two. ECU is definitely something that will be different, but the wiring harness may be pretty different between the two since the LS1 was replaced for the LS2 in 2005. For example, the LS1 has a cable throttle body vs. our computer controlled one. Additionally as others have said, why go from 6.2L to 5.7L? After all, there's no replacement for displacement.

Yes. The ECU is different. When I replaced my motor for a crate engine from the factory I looked into many different options. My ECU was intact, and switching to a different motor meant I might have to replace my $1,200 ECU with a more compatible one. Talk to your Chevy Dealer/Service Dept for the options.

mikeman · 01-08-2020, 09:23 AM

Maybe he's talking about the LT1? (typo perhaps)

chevyz1 · 01-08-2020, 11:35 AM

Also, there is the different reluctor wheel between older LS engines vs the LS3 24X vs 58X that would have to be matched to the ECU. There was a lingenfelter box for conversions, but probably going to an older system would wind up not being cost effective either since so much wiring and differences in connections. Unless it's strictly a drag car that is going to be gutted, probably too much of a headache. Just an opinion....

Camaro2ss2010 · 01-08-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

Maybe he's talking about the LT1? (typo perhaps)

Maybe but I doubt it due to he typed LS1 in different post.

01-07-2020, 09:30 PM	#1
Dbunch9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 294	Engine swap question If I were to put an ls1 into my 2010 camaro ss, what would be needed aside from harness adapters to make the harness work? I assume all the belt driven accessories and transmission all mate together but maybe I’m wrong about that too

01-07-2020, 11:31 PM	#4
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01-08-2020, 04:51 AM	#6
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	You're not making any sense bud. You already have a 6.2L....... Why would you downgrade to an LS1? And a truck engine is heavier unless it's the Caddy L92 or other alum block 6.2L. Not sure what the point is of doing such a thing tbh...... __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

01-08-2020, 05:13 AM	#7
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01-08-2020, 07:09 AM	#8
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	There's enough different between the two. ECU is definitely something that will be different, but the wiring harness may be pretty different between the two since the LS1 was replaced for the LS2 in 2005. For example, the LS1 has a cable throttle body vs. our computer controlled one. Additionally as others have said, why go from 6.2L to 5.7L? After all, there's no replacement for displacement. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-07-2020, 10:29 PM	#2
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	why??? what's wrong with the ls3???

01-07-2020, 11:29 PM	#3
Dbunch9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 294	Curious about a truck motor build. It’s odd but budget friendly, seems easy to put an ls3 into an ls1 car but curious about ls1 to ls3

01-07-2020, 11:33 PM	#5
Dbunch9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 294	The whole eco? What if it was a more recent truck motor like a 6.0 or 6.2

01-08-2020, 07:12 AM	#9
Dbunch9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 294	I wouldn’t get too focused on the ls1 but in general a truck block, would I be better off switching to a newer truck motor? Everyone is looking at me funny like no one has ever put an iron block truck motor into a 5th gen before. Only said older cause I figured it’d be cheaper

01-08-2020, 07:26 AM	#10
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	There are many that have done iron block 6.0 yes. The LS1 isn't and power limit for that block is significantly less than an ls3. Are you talking an L96 6.0? Everyone is looking at you funning because an LS3 is superior to an ls1 in every way expect cost __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

01-08-2020, 09:23 AM	#12
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	Maybe he's talking about the LT1? (typo perhaps)

01-08-2020, 11:35 AM	#13
chevyz1 Wife named it "Ghost" Drives: 2012 Camaro Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NM Posts: 64 View My Garage	Also, there is the different reluctor wheel between older LS engines vs the LS3 24X vs 58X that would have to be matched to the ECU. There was a lingenfelter box for conversions, but probably going to an older system would wind up not being cost effective either since so much wiring and differences in connections. Unless it's strictly a drag car that is going to be gutted, probably too much of a headache. Just an opinion.... __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Camaro M6 Summit White