v6 haterrrrrrr

 

oh crap i almost forgot, dont go around saying you dont like v6s, people get real upset and will type you mountains of novels about why v6 is awesome,,,, jus saying, cept massey and detroit, theyre my fav v6 owners =]

 

it's over. backstabbing traitor!!!

i hope you enjoy your new best friend!

 

dont miss quote me and create a pitty party detroit, youre my buddy

 

Lmao you guys jump to conclusions way to fast not one spot it there did it say I hate my v6. The exhaust on it is an old
Borla system that is way to high pitched for me hints the it's annoying part and why I want to change it!

 

Don't get that the LS1 will take a different K-member. Since your front suspension is mounted to your K memeber you will be doing double work. You should just get the LS1 K-member and build that. You going to want the LS1 upgraded rack anyway.

 

Also get the wording diagrams for your engine and for the ls1 engine. That way when you swap it you'll be able to start switching all your sensors to where they need to be.

 

No easy way to fix the wiring. You will need all V8 parts. Problem is there are too many things looking for a v8 signal and can not be changed. LT1 to LS1 (OBD2) is a easy swap electronics wise. V6 to V8 is not. I am sure a electronic tech could figure everything out but to the best of my knowledge no one has pinned out exacly what needs changed. That is why it is easier to just swap everything from a V8. Spending 20 hours figuring out what needs changed in a V6 wiring harness is not worth it when you have to swap to a v8 gage cluster, V8 body control modual and ABS system anyway. Might as well swap the V8 harness while your in there.

 

Ya I guess so. I've been researching it alot and a few forums say to just make your own wiring harness as it's easier and twice as fast. They also say it's an easy swap for the average mechanic doing it that way. Parts needed are everything in the front end suspension wise, tranny, and gauge cluster. That's for the 98+ swap. I found that kinda hard to beleive but that's coming from guys who have done it to there cars. As for interior it's all the same. Same fuse panel and everything. Just wish I could find more of a build thread to post up hear for the guys who want to do the swap.

 

Did you read the V6-V8 swap thread? There is a link in there that gives you a list of everything you need to do a LT1 convertion. It is a matrix of your car-doner car by years. As the years get farther apart the more parts that have to change. I think the reason they do not have one for the LS1 is because it would just say everthing. The big thing is what years is the PCM that is coming with the motor and how close is it to your computer. This is why an LS1 from a 98 swapping into a LT1 1997 is a peice of cake. All the sub systems are very simular. But what happens when you install a PCM that is hooked to a body control modual and your car does not have a body control modual? Or one car has traction control and the other does not.

Getting the car running will not be the major issue. Getting everything else working is a big task. People put LS1's into just about everything. But a lot of what works in a Camaro needs input from the PCM.


Edit:
Here is the link I was talking about. At the bottom of the page you see a capatability chart for years. Look how it shows very little is capatible from 96 to 97. I can not imagine a 96 to 98 will be easier.
http://www.tacreationsusa.com/3_4_3_8_v6_to_lt1.htm