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05-08-2012, 04:21 PM
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V6 engine swap
Well i recently wrecked my 97 3.8l Camaro but i didn't want to scrap it because i hardly have enough money to buy a new car so i was thinking about swapping the V6 in it into a cheap frame so as to keep my engine but still save some money. It's a 4 spd automatic and i was hoping someone could give me some input on what kind of car i would need and how hard it would really be.
I'm not the most mechanically inclined but i don't have the money to have it done professionally, i think it would be a good project to keep me busy |
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05-08-2012, 04:25 PM
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They see me trollin'...
Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Oklahoma
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haha... this won't be easy... you have to think about not just swapping the engine, but the transmission and lots of other stuff.... I'd recommend finding another V6 Camaro you can swap it into if you want to keep it that badly... 
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05-08-2012, 04:32 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Tallahassee FL
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05-09-2012, 04:23 PM
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yeah i figured it would take quite a bit of cash and loads of time. maybe it is way over my head but it sounds somewhat worth it and i'd end up with a pretty unique car in the end
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05-09-2012, 05:37 PM
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Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010
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Modern engines are very difficult to swap because of all the electronics... You would need to swap computers and harnesses. Then tie the new electronics with the old. This is a huge undertaking.
Not to mention new motor mounts.. transmission... It ain't the good ol days where all the motor needed is a 12v battery and a fuel line.
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05-09-2012, 05:39 PM
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Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Canton, MI
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It would be unique but not worth the money you put into it.. If you ever want to sell it.
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Pfadt Sway Bars - FE3 Suspension - Barton Shifter - IdealG's Clutch Master Cylinder - Trifecta - Vmax TB - Vararam Intake - MACE 25mm Insulator - Plenum Insulator - Ported/Gasket Matched Intake Manifold - Rx Catchcan - AAC DRL's - 4 Pack Aux Gauges - Steering Controls - AAC Afterburners - DIY Led Sidemarkers - ZL1 Front End
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