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LY7 in Camaro?

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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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LY7 in Camaro?
Does anyone think it would be possible to drop an LY7 into a camaro?
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Re: LY7 in Camaro?
Anything is possible, but you'd have a lot of wiring to figure out, since you would probable be the first person to try that.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Re: LY7 in Camaro?
Not a whole lot different than a generic LSx swap. VVT on the timing cover forces you to rethink the front acc's. Surf the LSx forum and see what you can pick up
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Re: LY7 in Camaro?
Originally Posted by treep78
Does anyone think it would be possible to drop an LY7 into a camaro?
Im sure someone has either done it, or is working on it. You cant beat the 300 hp AND fuel economy
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