2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
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2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
Just wondering if there's any reason you couldn't put a 2010 engine and transmission into a thirdgen. The V6 in particular would be a great engine to put into an RS. Over 300 horses and 29mpg??? Sign me up!
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Can you imagine how smooth that baby would run? I'd love to buy a tired 5 speed thirdgen and fix it up with one of these powering it
Anybody ever done this or thought/planned to do this?
2010 camaro engine info
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Can you imagine how smooth that baby would run? I'd love to buy a tired 5 speed thirdgen and fix it up with one of these powering it
Anybody ever done this or thought/planned to do this?
2010 camaro engine info
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Re: 2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
Since the 300 horses from the 2010 V6 far exceeds the horses of the 3rd gen stock 5.7, I'd think the 2010 V6 would just kill a stock 3rd gen 5speed - maybe could be mated to the 5speed from the 4th gen - but for 1/2 the cost (right now) I'd think one could have a great crate motor. Maybe in 2 years when there's been a few wrapped around trees could you get an affordable 2010 used drivetrain.
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Re: 2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
I've been wanting this since I first heard the specs on the fifth gen. Except I wanna get the six-speed too. Hopefully I'll have money for this in two years or so... easy 420 horses, then bolt on a supercharger
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Re: 2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
When I close my eyes I see it. LOL would be sweet. I would also like the interior in my Camaro.
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Re: 2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
The 6.2L is the same as any other LS1 swap - the V6 may be, and probably is - uncharted water. You might be all on your own with the V6. I'm pretty sure that V6 is an all new one.
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Re: 2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
Maybe i'm wrong, I am a noob at this stuff.
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Re: 2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
LS1, LS6, LS3, LS2 ect, are all basically the same
kinda like how every small block from 283 - 402 is the same... basically
kinda like how every small block from 283 - 402 is the same... basically
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They are the same externally. That's why we typically use "LSx" when referring to the LS1 "family" of engine swap.
There are also terms like "Gen III" and "Gen IV" - but you don't really need to get into that detail with respect to mounting one into a 3rd gen chassis.
There are also terms like "Gen III" and "Gen IV" - but you don't really need to get into that detail with respect to mounting one into a 3rd gen chassis.
Re: 2010 powertrain in a thirdgen?
The new direct injection V6 PCMs are uncharted territory. Be prepared to jump through alot of hoops to get that to run in a swap. LS3's and L92's are documented in several swaps. Do a search
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