So your car can fit a stock type v8 no probs. ... pressurized cooling system lines, engine/trans, and if you're lucky, the heavier-duty rear end to swap into your V6. Revo1; Jul 24, 2010; 2. Filter. i got a 04 corvette engine for basically free (i still dont really know how that happen). 39 7K Aug 28, 2011. by hotrodhoodrat. They came in coupé and convertible with 2+2 seating, equipped with the options of V6 engine, 6 cylinder V8 and RWD. All Discussions only Photos only Videos only Links only Polls only Events only. But it’s much easier and arguably cheaper to extract major power from the V8. Using the 3.4-liter (Gen I) design iron heads without splayed valves, this mill was rated at 160 hp. Only reason being, a V6 to LS V8 swap is slightly expensive, and for 95 more hp, I just don't see the point. I bought my 1ss for 36k and it actually came with a few options at that as well, ZERO regrets. V6 to V8 Engine Swap 4th Gen. Collapse. camaro_swap; Feb 23, 2011; 5 5K Jun 27, 2011. by OverAnxious. Engine swap-3.8 to 5.7 4th Generation Camaros You are browsing camaro5 Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ... (1997) is used for the v8 model as for the v6 model. phoenix_rising. Collapse. Transmission: The Bolt pattern is completely different from V6 to V8: Engine Cradle: An LS1 engine cradle is formed different to sit lower. The V6 Camaro hits 60 mph in 5.1-seconds, while the V8 does the deed in 4.1. I know you're getting a killer deal on a 5.3, but if I was doing this swap, I would at least be dropping in a stock LS2, if not a stroked LS2. camaro_swap; Nov 2, 2011; 1 939 Nov 2, 2011. by Nancygrl. I purchased a 94 Camaro V6 t tops 5 speed last year and love the car! Anyone here ever pulled a V6 out of a 98-02 Camaro and replaced it with a V8? 5th Gen V6 to V8 Swap If you haven't seen already here is the latest video in which a member here has just about finished his 2012 Camaro conversion from a V6 to V8. Marlon has a 1le clutch installed and is facing some issues with it engaging since the swap. GM made every part you need for a v8 swap. Here's how! 1994 Camaro 3.4 V6 to V8 engine swap? being a diehard muscle fan its not like me to purchase the v6 but I already have a 2008 ls3 Corvette (well modified) and needed something to get to and from to work. He goes into price and issues he's encountered. Right now.. it would cost as much to sell the v6 camaro and buy a v8 camaro.. no one has done it yet.. and since the selling camaro to buy camaro is still true with the 4th and 1/2 3rd gen camaros.. i don't imagine you would save money at all by doing this. This is a sticky topic. Putting a carb ls in a 4th gen camaro has anyone done it? do you guys know if the rear disk brakes on a 4th gen camaro were the same for the v6s and the v8 models? swapping an LT1 or LS1 in a 4th gen would be the easiest since they came with them! v6 to v8 swap in 2000 camaro November 18th, 2008, 08:21 PM. HELP - Buying a 2002 Z28 - Have Questions??? Remove Advertisements ... All you would need to do is swap out the V6 K for the V8 K..you would also need the computer...but iwth out changeing the K member you cant do it.. _____ 2000 Trans Am,heads,headers intake (all port matched), Balanced R.A. King bearings comp cam … C. let the fun begin on my 1996 camaro v6 to v8 please help. I only wanna hear from guys who have done this swap.. last February my v6 camaro engine died. Sean@CARS did an LS1 swap into a 3.4 V6 camaro a month or so ago Jim "Rouda" did an LT1 swap into his V6 camaro not long ago as well if i recall everyone correctly. The 4th gen shared more than one thing with Pontiac Firebird. Given the availability of V6-to-V8 swap kits, replacing an anemic six-banger with a fire-breathing small-block is practically a bolt-in ordeal. so this is what was needed plus some aftermarket stuff to bring me in the 11's. Engine. The LT1 was initially used in the 1992 Corvette with some success, but the Camaro version was the recipient of a restrictive air cleaner and exhaust, so that it did not outperform the Corvette. Show. Current Stock: 0 SKU: HOK-71221001HKR Availability: Ships … sad as it is, i have been planning this swap for years and its jst now happening. Changes for 2000 were also largely cosmetic in nature. I have been looking into engine swaps now as I want the car to be faster and love working on cars. Search . X. X. Sure, you can mod the V6. To us, the answer is a resounding yes. Component: Reason: Complete engine assembly: Every component is different. This is a slide show video of the process of swaping out a 2.8/3.1 v6 to a small block v8. i rarely see v8 camaros in the junk yards around here, thats why i am asking. Page of 3. what would make the v8 not fit? In 1998, Chevrolet added 5.7L V8 small block LS1 engine in Camaro, Corvette, and other high-performance cars, which remained till 2002. ). The SS, however, was not available in this color. Hi firstly id like to say hello as im new to the forum! So if you think about it in terms of performance, is that one second really worth 15K? Previous 1 2 3 template Next. i really want to do that swap. Please advise. Nice video of 4th gen Camaro … MSRP: $257.00 $230.95 (You save $26.05) Be the first to leave a review. You may also need a Camaro V8 transmission crossmember, but the V6 one may be the same. Last edited by jokertrick95; 12-29-2011 at 08:44 PM. Pictures. LS1 was probably the coolest thing about a 4th gen Camaro, well that and the speed! ThatNinety7: General Discussion: 39: 11-27-2010 02:43 AM: 4th gen hatch swap: jlindahl2571: General Camaro & Firebird Tech: 4: 08-08-2010 04:23 PM: V6 to V8 carbed swap 4th gen ??? Help. new posts. Let me clear this up then, V8 or you will regret it the entirety of your Camaro ownership. The black exterior color was now renamed Ebony. Filtered by: Clear All. 1998-2002 Camaro, Firebird, & Trans Am; Hooker Blackheart Engine Swap Mounts/Kits 4th Gen F-Body, V6 to LS Engine Mount Kit, Part #71221001HKR; Hooker Blackheart Engine Swap Mounts/Kits 4th Gen F-Body, V6 to LS Engine Mount Kit, Part #71221001HKR Hooker. if so i am going to go to the scrap yard right now and take them off. Since both the 1993-’97 Camaro Z28 and the 1998-’02 Camaro Z28 used the same chassis, performing a LT1 fourth-gen to LS swap has become popular. The use of the LS1 mounts is also required. 4th gen tranny swap-help: 96transamws6: Introductions: 1: 03-18-2011 04:45 PM: future of the 4th gen trans am? I need a little advice as to what problems I'm gonna run into. All Time Today Last Week Last Month. Nothing interchanges with the motors. Ted - the practical advice is sell the V6 car and put the money toward a V8 car, you'll be money ahead this way. I guess my question is, I am not looking to do an ls1 or lt1 and just want a v8 out of the same year z28 Camaro. You will need a totaled donor car to do the swap though. Just my opinion, take it for what you want. Mandatory components required for the swap. Im not new to the US car scene ( i live in the UK ) but im new to Camaro's although i have a deep love for them ( marriage and kids always stood in the way! We attempt to bleed it here and are somewhat successful. A great experience 5 Posted by Russell Hunter on 7th Jan 2019 What makes this truly the best way to perform this is swap is the technical support, between Ryan and Bruce everything that came up along the … The 4th gen camaro came from factory with a v8 and v8 engine. The only thing you will actually miss from a fully loaded Camaro is the leather seats and bose audio, and even then imho the cloth seats are much more comfortable than the leather, I've sat in both. You'll be able to source all the minor little parts that make a V8 swap into your car a pain in the butt. Monterey Maroon Metallic was added as an optional color, similar to the previously available Medium Patriot Red. 82-92 Camaro or Firebird T-5 V8 5 Speed Conversion Kit. This project is more about choosing the right components than actually putting them together. I've talk to a few people about doing this but I would like to know if there's anyone on this board who has "actually done it" or knows someone who has. Time. Since both the 1993-’97 Camaro Z28 and the 1998-’02 Camaro Z28 used the same chassis, performing a LT1 fourth-gen to LS swap has become popular. Zako51; Oct 11, 2011; 8 2K Oct 28, 2011. by RS1026. Who has read this thread: Posts; Latest Activity . This path is well-traveled and gets easier with every year of development. v6 v8 swap in 2010 camaro hey everybody Iam new to this forum I just came home with my new imperial blue camaro v6 with white stripes and Iam loving it. The L32 V6 engine was used in the Camaro and Firebird F-body cars with moderate success. Here's how! Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > General Camaro Forums > 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 2012 Camaro RS V6 to V8 swap … An LT1 out of a '93 - '97 Camaro would be the easiest retrofit but you need everything from cooling system, engine, trans and computer to get started. 2000 Camaro V6. the carb setup will be the worst for fitment, you have to whack out some cowel to make it work. Previously, all V8 powered models had side mirrors painted in this color.