I found a great deal on a 2001 Z28 Camaro Rolling Chassis, and I am just wondering if there is any good FAQs or anything supporting the use of LS6 or LS2 Engines in the Z28? I know they are basically the same block and engine, I am just wondering mainly how the accessories on the engine would really fit in it and how that would work

or even an L33 Engine and a cheap option (although More than likely I am going to get me an LSX engine, Port it, Supercharge it ect... then when its done have a little bit of fun with it and then trade it off for an Import...

anyone think having an LS2 Engine in it would increase the value at all? or would it be cheaper to just get an LS1 engine and supercharge it and such, I mean I know the engine has 100HP more stock, but in the end with upgrades would there still be much difference?

 

not quite sure, there are minor differences but the LS2 as far as i know would fit into a Z with some mods of course (engine mounts and such), well technically any engine will fit with the right modding. but about adding value to it that may or may not work, it all comes down to finding a guy that would be interested in a car like that, i know dealers are looking for mostly stock vehicles so trade ins are out if ya do that. I personally have been looking into getting my hands on a LS2 or LS6 and swappin it with my LS1 but then again i love one of a kind cars...

 

THe LS2 (and other other LSX engine for that matter) will be a direct bolt in. THe engine mounts, bell housing bolt pattern etc are all the same. What you will need is the ECU and wiring harness, at least if that's the easy way. As for value, it will not increase it enough to worry about.

 

I figured I wouldnt have to change the engine mounts or anything, I was wondering if the accesories like the air conditioning, alternator, and such would fit without a problem and work flawlessly

I mena like a direct swap from a GTO or a Vette


I was also wondering if maybe it would be better to just start with the LSX engine block and build the engine with better internals and all that, rather than just a straight swap

I dont REALLY wanna do too much horsepower, just around 500 or so...

 

It is always easier to make hp with more cubes. The accesories should bolt up in the same locations as stock, you will need the brackets for an f body though.

 

You are talking about a good chunk of change mind you. Building a Big cube LSX is going going to cost around 7000-9000 bucks if your building it from the ground up or even a ZL402 for that matter is some wear in the 8000 range.

 

I must ask WTF is an SS A4?

never heard of that trim for an Audi A4..

 

2001 Camaro SS with a automatic 4 speed trans.

 

1) ^^^ WTF? (edit - spam gone - thanks, Specter)

2) LS2's will "bolt in" to the LS1's spot, but you'd have to convert the native "fly-by-wire" throttles on the LS2 to the cable-operated one of an LS1. Also, some of the LS2's have a higher-toothed reluctor wheel (58-tooth, vs 24-tooth) for the ECM timing, so you'd probably be best served by swapping the throttle for an electronic one, and using the donor's ECM, unless you know for sure you have a 24-tooth reluctor on the crank.

 

for the record, hes not saying WTF to u jd, i deleted some spam there lol



and there are controllers to convert to fly by wire available.