Hey, Im wondering what it would take to swap an LQ4 out of my 3/4 ton Silverado into a third gen Camaro, preferably an 87-90 IROC. As far as doing the swap is it similar to an LS1 swap? would I require basically the same things as I would for an LS1 swap, IE engine mounts and that sort of thing. I would have all accessories and what not from my truck. I would be, however looking to mount it to either a T56 or a built WC T5, instead of the 4l80E.

Can anyone point me to a list of things needed to do this swap?

 

I've seen a LQ4 swap here on TGO before, but....

The front mount accessories (for F-body accessories) all have to be swapped out to fit the front crossmember & chassis.

The LQ4 intake sticks up THROUGH the hood, meaning you'll need a big bulge on the hood or swap out for a LS1 intake.

 

And don't forget to read the sticky on LSx swaps

 

i'm working on this swap right now, but haven't got real far. i got the tpi 5.0 out of the way, and i have the motor ready to mock up hopefully tonight or tomorrow. read the sticky again..... and again....... and again. everytime i read it i learn a little more and get a little more comfortable with what all needs to happen. i hope by tonight i know how much the oil pan hangs down by under the k-member. i left my k-member stock, and i plan to fabricate up brackets to retain the third gen a/c. also the intake not fitting has been shown in another thread, on a camaro. the throttle body sticks out a couple inches i think. search and search and read a lot, and it shouldn'e be too hard. good luck....

 

So ur having trouble fitting a camaro intake?

 

i meant the intake off the lq4. there was some discussion that the real issue was the alternator, but i htink i saw a pic somewhere of the lq4 intake and it wouldn't fit with the stock hood. i think i'm going with the ls6 intake. the lq4 tb was dbw anyway, ad i didn't want to mess with that

 

Resurrection. Hey guys, I have been talking with a gentleman from walter racecraft and he said that LQ4 oem intake will fit under the stock hit but you need to shave the intake a bit.
Can anyone confirm this?

 

I would be inclined to believe him, Matt is very knowledgeable and even sells poor man swap kits. He has helped me a few times with regards to a steering shaft and correct part numbers with oil pans and dip sticks. I just went with an LS6 intake for my LQ4 and it fits no issue. I don't believe they are too expensive either, and produce decent numbers. I am also unsure of the whole process to shave the intake. If its worth your time I would go with it.
Hope this helps.

 

Matt knows his ****. Believe what he says.

 

Every swap is different depending on the mounts used and k-member. if the truck intake doesn't clear, the Dorman LS2 is a cheap substitute that is similar to the LS6 but has 4 bolt throttle body provisions.

 

I found a 5.3 engine and trans looking to swap into my 88 bird. Can someone tell me some of the bits and pieces I would need, I know I'll need the engine mounting brackets for sure.

 

Read the stickies at the top of the page, and then reread them again. Also, try not to hijack someones thread.

 

My apologies, I'm fairly new to here still trying to figure out how to use this site.

 

No worries. It's all good.