Engine Swap Everything about swapping an engine into your Third Gen.....be it V6, V8, LTX/LSX, crate engine, etc. Pictures, questions, answers, and work logs.

Might be a no choice engine swap.

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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 04:58 AM
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From: Detroit,MI
Car: 90' Camaro RS
Engine: 3.1
Transmission: 4l60
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Might be a no choice engine swap.

I might have to switch my v-6 for a v-8 if I can't get past this vats. so heres my list of things to get and if I'm missing anything plz let me know.


panhard bar aftermarket ebay
springs junkyard
front sway bar junkyard
b&m th350 changeover kit summit
fuel pressure regulator summit
motor mounts summit
fuel pump block off plate summit
fuel lines autozone
shorty headers summit

i have a v-8 rad to put in already and a new shifter thats in my grand prix right now
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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From: Philly, PA
Car: 91 RS, 95 Z28
Engine: 305 tbi, 350 lt1
Transmission: 4l60, 4l60e
Axle/Gears: monsterous 2.73s in both
I'm not totally sure on whats necessary for a 6 to 8 swap, but I pretty sure you don't need a new panhard bar. The pbar is for controlling the lateral movement of your rearend, nothing related to the engine.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 08:36 AM
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
Transmission: 2002 LS1 M6
im not agienst V8 swaps of course.. but that "vats" comment bugs me.

whats wrong with your car now? VATS is a very simple system to troubleshoot, once you know how it works.
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