is a LQ1 possible to put in a third gen camaro?

 

im working on the swap over the winter.and anothe rperson on the boards has already started the swap

 

anythings possible

 

cool u should post a thread when ur finished . i'd really like to know how it turns out

 

woohooo the almighty timing jumper. Go turbo and enjoy the high rev limiter and 300+ hp. I like the new 60v6 that they are putting in the new camaro and the ones they have in the saab the 2.8 and 3.6 are AWSOME engines and will produce 300+ horses without an issue. The saab aero X with the 2.8 v6 with twin scroll turbo engine put out 400hp and 400tq with a mild tune and will rev to 7k. If I could afford it that engine would be my choice of V6 for a lighter car but it would work well in a camaro.

 

errr, yeah....

As someone who "helped" (read: did most of the work) a friend do a timing chain job on one of those engines in a front wheel drive chevy (monte carlo fwd, I think) I can tell you HOLY CRAP WHAT A JOB!! Other than that, the engine was pretty powerful for what it was.

Maybe since you'll have the benefit of all that space between the radiator and the timing cover it won't be so bad for those of you doing the swap. Word to the wise; PLEASE LEAVE EVERY POSSIBLE PART OF THE TIMING COVER IN A MECHANIC FRIENDLY POSITION FOR REMOVAL!! I know you have to mount your DC Alternator and power steering somewhere, just make sure your timing cover is easy to get off when the accessories are removed, that's all I'm saying...

I still have parts on my left arm that the skin hasn't grown back on from that last one in the 90's!!

Good luck guys!!

Take LOTS AND LOTS of pictures, please!!