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Randy V.B. · 03-18-2021, 01:30 PM

Hello everyone, I was hoping I could get a bit of help from some of the people that have already done the LSA swap. I have done a lot of research in but I’m still confused on a few things,
I have a 2015 Camaro 2ss 1LE. The car I will be getting the supercharger off of is a 2013 ZL1. He is going a completely different route so he won’t need allot of the stuff on the car now.
I can get his supercharger, front assembly drive if that’s compatible, aftercooler, and all plumbing.

Basically everything I guess. From my understanding my 1LE already has the ZL1 fuel pump?
What other pieces am I going to have to buy aftermarket that won’t be on his car that will make it work on mine?
I have already ordered the crank pin kit as I knew I would need that for sure.
I know I’m going to have to have a custom tune by someone.
What I’m confused about is the extras I will need, electrical? Extra wire plugs and harness?
Anyway, anyone that can throw some information my way I’m all ears. I’m not going to start the project until I have everything I need hopefully.

Thanks in advance
Randy

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Scotty D · 03-18-2021, 01:38 PM

Go to LSA-conversions website

Valkyrie14 · 03-18-2021, 01:41 PM

Mine was a LS3 swap, not sure of the 1LE set up. Harness extenders and fuel line off of ZL1 may be needed. Take a pics of your engine that may help people give advice. Western Michigan Automotive also has swap parts.

Scotty D · 03-18-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Mine was a LS3 swap, not sure of the 1LE set up. Harness extenders and fuel line off of ZL1 may be needed. Take a pics of your engine that may help people give advice. Western Michigan Automotive also has swap parts.

Its the same engine

Randy V.B. · 03-18-2021, 02:54 PM

I was looking at a few of the websites that sell conversion parts, I was just unsure if there was anything that his car would not have that I would have to buy aftermarket. I’ve ordered a few of the small things I know I will need.

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Scotty D · 03-18-2021, 07:36 PM

Also try Boostdistrict.com

larry_g · 03-18-2021, 07:49 PM

The crank pulley is different between the LSA and LS3. That said, I'm not sure what you need to make it work.

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Tarendor · 03-18-2021, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy V.B.

I was looking at a few of the websites that sell conversion parts, I was just unsure if there was anything that his car would not have that I would have to buy aftermarket. I’ve ordered a few of the small things I know I will need.

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When I did my research on doing an LSA I figured out the hang up is the balancer. The snout on the zl1 is a different size, so you can't use the ZL1 balancer...that means you don't have the belt drive.

Basically what I came up with was that you could swap all the front drive assembly parts from the ZL1 and because of the balancer it won't work.

The best best is to go get the hardware parts from a place like this.

https://c-8parts.com/collections/ven...%20PERFORMANCE

I went turbo instead lol

Randy V.B. · 03-18-2021, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarendor

When I did my research on doing an LSA I figured out the hang up is the balancer. The snout on the zl1 is a different size, so you can't use the ZL1 balancer...that means you don't have the belt drive.

Basically what I came up with was that you could swap all the front drive assembly parts from the ZL1 and because of the balancer it won't work.

The best best is to go get the hardware parts from a place like this.

https://c-8parts.com/collections/ven...%20PERFORMANCE

I went turbo instead lol

Ok thank you very much for that. That’s exactly the information I was looking for. I see I can buy a front drive assembly that will make all my accessories work from Lsx innovations and run the blower. That’s likely the way I will go. I am getting all the parts from the ZL1 this weekend so I guess I will go from there. I’m getting a smoking deal on the stuff or I would’ve went with a pro charger I think. It’s really hard and expensive to get any of this stuff where I live. I’m trying to do it on a budget for now. I know my cam I have in the car is not great for a supercharged application also but that’s going to have to be the next bunch of money spent lol.

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Tarendor · 03-19-2021, 07:46 AM

**Without trying to start an argument I would say that you don't need to worry about the cam. It will work with whatever you slap onto it. Will it be the "best" probally not, however it will work just fine until you decide to push for more again. Their are plenty of people using the "wrong" cam for their setup doing very well. (Myself included, GPI ss3 vvt cam with turbo)

**I am not trying to open the door to a volumetric efficiency argument. I have a degree in computational fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering, so we can go as deep into the rabbit hole as needed lol my point is that any cam will "work" some better then others but they all "work"

Randy V.B. · 03-19-2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarendor

**Without trying to start an argument I would say that you don't need to worry about the cam. It will work with whatever you slap onto it. Will it be the "best" probally not, however it will work just fine until you decide to push for more again. Their are plenty of people using the "wrong" cam for their setup doing very well. (Myself included, GPI ss3 vvt cam with turbo)

**I am not trying to open the door to a volumetric efficiency argument. I have a degree in computational fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering, so we can go as deep into the rabbit hole as needed lol my point is that any cam will "work" some better then others but they all "work"

That was my thoughts exactly, maybe next winter I will change it. We have a long winter to change stuff. For now I just want it to be together and work that’s all.

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Tarendor · 03-19-2021, 10:26 AM

Get it done
Get it tuned
Get use to it
Go bigger

MOD SICKNESS 😷

Randy V.B. · 03-19-2021, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarendor

Get it done
Get it tuned
Get use to it
Go bigger

MOD SICKNESS

Is that out of the bible??? Lol

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Valkyrie14 · 03-19-2021, 08:24 PM

I used a ZL1 crank pulley on my swap. I got a drive assembly kit from LSX Innovations that worked great, everything lined up nicely. I use a 6 rib belt that sits in the middle of the zl1 pulley (8 rib). Not a big deal, the kit has spacers that work out nice. The vendor is a member in here and he took care of me.

03-18-2021, 01:30 PM	#1
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	Lsa swap help Hello everyone, I was hoping I could get a bit of help from some of the people that have already done the LSA swap. I have done a lot of research in but I’m still confused on a few things, I have a 2015 Camaro 2ss 1LE. The car I will be getting the supercharger off of is a 2013 ZL1. He is going a completely different route so he won’t need allot of the stuff on the car now. I can get his supercharger, front assembly drive if that’s compatible, aftercooler, and all plumbing. Basically everything I guess. From my understanding my 1LE already has the ZL1 fuel pump? What other pieces am I going to have to buy aftermarket that won’t be on his car that will make it work on mine? I have already ordered the crank pin kit as I knew I would need that for sure. I know I’m going to have to have a custom tune by someone. What I’m confused about is the extras I will need, electrical? Extra wire plugs and harness? Anyway, anyone that can throw some information my way I’m all ears. I’m not going to start the project until I have everything I need hopefully. Thanks in advance Randy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood

03-18-2021, 01:41 PM	#3
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Mine was a LS3 swap, not sure of the 1LE set up. Harness extenders and fuel line off of ZL1 may be needed. Take a pics of your engine that may help people give advice. Western Michigan Automotive also has swap parts. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

03-18-2021, 02:54 PM	#5
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	I was looking at a few of the websites that sell conversion parts, I was just unsure if there was anything that his car would not have that I would have to buy aftermarket. I’ve ordered a few of the small things I know I will need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood

03-18-2021, 07:49 PM	#7
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	The crank pulley is different between the LSA and LS3. That said, I'm not sure what you need to make it work. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

03-19-2021, 07:46 AM	#10
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	Without trying to start an argument I would say that you don't need to worry about the cam. It will work with whatever you slap onto it. Will it be the "best" probally not, however it will work just fine until you decide to push for more again. Their are plenty of people using the "wrong" cam for their setup doing very well. (Myself included, GPI ss3 vvt cam with turbo) I am not trying to open the door to a volumetric efficiency argument. I have a degree in computational fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering, so we can go as deep into the rabbit hole as needed lol my point is that any cam will "work" some better then others but they all "work" __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

03-18-2021, 01:38 PM	#2
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Go to LSA-conversions website

03-18-2021, 07:36 PM	#6
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Also try Boostdistrict.com

03-19-2021, 10:26 AM	#12
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	Get it done Get it tuned Get use to it Go bigger MOD SICKNESS 😷 __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

03-19-2021, 08:24 PM	#14
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	I used a ZL1 crank pulley on my swap. I got a drive assembly kit from LSX Innovations that worked great, everything lined up nicely. I use a 6 rib belt that sits in the middle of the zl1 pulley (8 rib). Not a big deal, the kit has spacers that work out nice. The vendor is a member in here and he took care of me. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.