2012 V6 Engine R+R - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

PoCoRaCas · 01-05-2020, 09:50 PM

Good day all, I just bought my first Gen 5 Camaro and need to replace the engine. Everything I have read to this point tells me The engine comes out the bottom. Looking under the hood , sure looks like enough room to pull it out from the top. Just wanting to know who has done this before I start and get myself in a real mess. I have owned many earlier Camaros and swapped many engines, but not one newer than a 1993. This is all new to me. any help ?

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 01-05-2020, 09:51 PM

The V8 will come out the top so I don’t see why the V6 wouldn’t either. I’m sure someone else will chime in. Welcome to Camaro5 by the way!

InFiD3ViL · 01-05-2020, 10:38 PM

I'm pretty sure you can get the V6 from the top like the V8. Not 100% sure though. But I don't see why not.

TommyTheCat · 01-06-2020, 07:27 PM

comes out the top.

StingrayblueSS · 01-06-2020, 09:46 PM

Oops

InFiD3ViL · 01-06-2020, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StingrayblueSS

Quieter is better. Unless you like rice.

lol, what? I think you may have responded to the wrong thread.

Tony Camaro · 01-07-2020, 04:53 AM

Take pictures of each step for easier installation of the new engine. This is also from my Haynes manual for removing the engine through the top:

REMOVAL

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure and disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Place protective covers on the fenders and cowl and remove the hood.

3. Remove the air filter housing and intake duct.

4. Remove the crossbrace (if you have one).

5. Drain the cooling system and disconnect the heater hoses from the engine.

6. Remove the engine cooling fan.

7. Drain the engine oil and remove the filter.

8. Label each vacuum line, emission system hose, electrical connector, ground strap, and fuel line for easier reassembly.

9. Deatch the air conditioning compressor from its mounting bracket and hang it out of the way.

10. Disconnect electrical connector and vacuum line to the brake booster.

11. Remove the PCM and secure the harness to the engine.

12. Raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands.

13. Detach the exhaust pipes from the manifolds.

14. Remove the transmission.

15. Attach lengths of chain to the engine using the lifting brackets (if equipped), or bolt the ends of the chain to the cylinder heads using the exhaust manifold bolts. Tighten the bolts securely.

16. Raise the engine enough to take the weight off the engine mounts, then remove the engine mount nuts.

17. Tie the wiring harnesses out of the way, then raise the engine with the hoist while guiding it up and out, raising it high enough to clear the front of the body.

18. Remove the driveplate or flywheel and mount the engine on an engine stand.

INSTALLATION

1. Check the engine mounts and transmission mount to see if they need replaced.

2. Lower the engine, guiding it down onto the engine mount studs. Install the mount nuts and tighten them to 59 ft.-lbs.

3. Install the transmission.

4. Reinstall the remaining components in the reverse order of removal.

5. Refill the crankcase with oil and the cooling system with coolant.

6. Run the engine and check for leaks and proper operation of all accessories, then install the hood and test drive the car.

01-05-2020, 09:50 PM	#1
PoCoRaCas Drives: 2012 Camaro RS V6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Lakeland Fl Posts: 1	2012 V6 Engine R+R Good day all, I just bought my first Gen 5 Camaro and need to replace the engine. Everything I have read to this point tells me The engine comes out the bottom. Looking under the hood , sure looks like enough room to pull it out from the top. Just wanting to know who has done this before I start and get myself in a real mess. I have owned many earlier Camaros and swapped many engines, but not one newer than a 1993. This is all new to me. any help ?

01-05-2020, 09:51 PM	#2
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,692	The V8 will come out the top so I don’t see why the V6 wouldn’t either. I’m sure someone else will chime in. Welcome to Camaro5 by the way! __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

01-05-2020, 10:38 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	I'm pretty sure you can get the V6 from the top like the V8. Not 100% sure though. But I don't see why not. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

01-06-2020, 09:46 PM	#5
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	Oops __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Kooks Headers Vararam DRX 1le Differential 3.91 Bo White throttle body Magnaflow Competition Exhaust 12.391 112 MPH 10/05/19 Last edited by StingrayblueSS; 01-06-2020 at 11:49 PM.

01-06-2020, 07:27 PM	#4
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	comes out the top.

01-07-2020, 04:53 AM	#7
Tony Camaro Drives: 2013 1LS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: U.S. Posts: 70	Take pictures of each step for easier installation of the new engine. This is also from my Haynes manual for removing the engine through the top: REMOVAL 1. Relieve the fuel system pressure and disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Place protective covers on the fenders and cowl and remove the hood. 3. Remove the air filter housing and intake duct. 4. Remove the crossbrace (if you have one). 5. Drain the cooling system and disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. 6. Remove the engine cooling fan. 7. Drain the engine oil and remove the filter. 8. Label each vacuum line, emission system hose, electrical connector, ground strap, and fuel line for easier reassembly. 9. Deatch the air conditioning compressor from its mounting bracket and hang it out of the way. 10. Disconnect electrical connector and vacuum line to the brake booster. 11. Remove the PCM and secure the harness to the engine. 12. Raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands. 13. Detach the exhaust pipes from the manifolds. 14. Remove the transmission. 15. Attach lengths of chain to the engine using the lifting brackets (if equipped), or bolt the ends of the chain to the cylinder heads using the exhaust manifold bolts. Tighten the bolts securely. 16. Raise the engine enough to take the weight off the engine mounts, then remove the engine mount nuts. 17. Tie the wiring harnesses out of the way, then raise the engine with the hoist while guiding it up and out, raising it high enough to clear the front of the body. 18. Remove the driveplate or flywheel and mount the engine on an engine stand. INSTALLATION 1. Check the engine mounts and transmission mount to see if they need replaced. 2. Lower the engine, guiding it down onto the engine mount studs. Install the mount nuts and tighten them to 59 ft.-lbs. 3. Install the transmission. 4. Reinstall the remaining components in the reverse order of removal. 5. Refill the crankcase with oil and the cooling system with coolant. 6. Run the engine and check for leaks and proper operation of all accessories, then install the hood and test drive the car.