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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Default 3rd gen to 4th gen engine & trans swap

Will the engine & trans out of a 4th gen camaro bolt in to a 3rd gen fairly easily with out to much modification?
 
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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what motor and trans are you looking to swap? im getting ready to swap a lt1 and t5 into one soonand by what ive been told its fairly easy swap wise..then you got the guages ti rewire or buy aftermarket guages.. if you go t56 youll need to have a custom driveshaft made..idk about a auto tho
 
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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what engine and trans are you looking to swap? 3.1, 3.4, 3.8, lt1, ls1? 4 speed auto, 5 speed, 6 speed? we need info!
 
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Ls1 engine, 6 speed manual trans out of 01 Z28.
 
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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SEARCH LS1 SWAP INTO THIRD GEN!!!!!

This question has been answered by myself alone at LEAST a dozen times..
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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yes it can be done. you will need custom engine mounts, a custom trans mount, custom driveshaft, and everything required for the engine to run.
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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at least 13 times then.. lol
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 350rs
at least 13 times then.. lol
For the millionth time....you exaggerate too much!
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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not with that question i dont..
 
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