LS1 to LS2 is not really a swap, its just an upgrade. Like Lt1 to LT4. That is nothing like installing a trucK engine.

 

theyd still do it,,, theyll do anything youve got the money for

 

For speed, think practical dude, you're gonna need to get the v8's front suspension, fuel pump, engine, trans, rear, k member, steering rack, and... well thats just about 80% of the car now isn't it?

I was looking into a top swap from a supercharged version of the 3800's found in the grand prix se. You just swap the top end of the engine, modify the intake to make it clear the firewall, and then you have a supercharged 3.8. granted, I made it sound really easy...
you would need a tune up, a bigger cam, and better valve/springs and all that junk too.... but it would make a truely unique camaro, and it would probably be close to the v8's in power too...

 

only with the right size cam and a rediculous tune,,, just saying you basicaly said aa gtp should be able to keep up with a v8 maro,,, and ,,, never

 

So can I get a vote to see what you all would do? lol. Either, keep my v6 and make mods, or swap to the 6L engine? Keep in mind they have installed one in camaro's before and my v6 has 110,xxx and the 6L has 61,xxx. I want to know what YOU would do with your car.

 

What was the quote on the cost? This also falls under I would have to see it to believe it. The 6L is 6-8 inchs taller then a LT1. Remember a LT1 is not as tall as a standard chevy small block. The LT1 oil pan fit right into the LT1 frame Just putting a LT1 in a V6 car without the V8 frame will cause the need for a cowl hood. Heck anything is possible, we have even seen big blocks installed in a 4th gen but the cost would be 15-20K everything was made custom. We have one member who installed a small block chevy V8 in is V6 car. By the time he was done he had 5K in just making everything fit and work. That was with him doing everthing except the custom welding. What to do with V6 camaros has been problem for the last 10-15 years. If you found a place that will convert a V6 to a V8 and stand behind their work for a resonable price (4K or less) they will become very popular very quickly. A place like that should have a web site. links?

 

id rebuild the v6, or sell and get a v8 lol

 

My opinion is that the car is new to you and you'll want to enjoy it without constant headaches. I have a few friends who've done the swap and their cars are perpetual Tylenol inducers. And the expense simply isn't justified. In fact, one is on his second motor already and even after that is still sits in his garage with fuel system issues. His was installed by a performance shop, and everything had to be used to keep costs remotely acceptable. His swap happened back in '04 and it's now the butt of all jokes because he is under the car more than he is behind the wheel.

Just work with getting the little bit of extra horsepower from your V6 and enjoy the ride. You can add some stuff to the engine without necessitating immediate upgrades to your suspension. Heck, you'd even have to look into a new transmission. If it's an automatic, the 4L60E behind a V6 is not the same as one behind a V8. I'm sure the same is true for the gears/guts in a manual. Save some money and do a cam, cold air intake, headers, tune and cat-back exhaust. It will be enough to make the car snappier come play time. I don't remember what transmission you had, or if you even mentioned it, but if it's an auto get a slightly higher stall when you can afford it.

As for the squeak, beyond what has been mentioned, also check the tabs where the rear seat backrest locks in the upright position. If the carpeting gets worn, or is thinner after-market material, it can allow play in the seat causing it to rock a bit when you're driving. That's just another area you can look into and the fix for that is free.

 

Um... There is alot of differences in the L67 compaired to the L36. While the SC will bolt on to the L36 the L36 will not handle the SC properly and you will never get it tuned to run right. You need a proper SC cam, lower compression and the fuel injectors need to be the proper flow rate for the SC. Also the fuel pump would need to be able to put the proper volume of fuel to make it all work well. I have been researching this swap for a while now and I am pretty confident I can make it happen including the fabrication. It is great being related a machinist that can run a machine that is not CNC with CNC percision.

Massey

 

Well boys. Great news! I found a Ls1 engine with 0 miles im like a kid in a candy store right now. Im suppose to go pick it up friday. Wish me luck. haha