06-23-2022, 01:15 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2022 Camaro 3LT RS Join Date: Sep 2021
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Possible Engine Swap?
Alright so I am a very lucky 16 year old who got a new rs camaro for my first car. As much as I am content with the v6 right now, I'm planning on modding my engine in the coming years to improve my cars power and speed. I've read plenty of recommendations that instead of doing an engine swap or any work at all the on the v6, but with Camaros ending production soon and me wanting to keep this car I would much rather do work on this car. I've seen some people on youtube and whatever else be able to create 500+ hp from the v6, so I'm wondering if it's plausible to engine swap this car at all? Or just work with the v6? Any help or a recommendation is greatly appreciated.
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06-23-2022, 04:48 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018
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To get 500 hp a simple bolt on blower or turbo will get you there
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06-23-2022, 08:48 AM | #3 |
Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022
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If you want more power than the v6 do yourself a favor and trade for V8 Camaro.
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06-23-2022, 11:38 AM | #4 |
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^^^ this (if that helps, that's what I did as well)
You'll enter a deep rabbit hole with meaningful V6 performance mods, spend a ton, and still possibly be dissatisfied in the end, it's a DOHC engine that GM already tuned pretty well from the factory.
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06-23-2022, 01:22 PM | #5 |
Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022
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If you want it to run better and a little more power use premium fuel. With mine if I get oil over half way between low and full mark the oil goes to the intake tube until it gets to half way mark.I keep a close check on oil level.I run it to 6-7k rpm often.It has enough power for me and I like the lower gearing compared to V8. But if you want more power don't waste money on v6 get the v8. I think the engine cover acts as a heat soak , mine is in storage.
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06-23-2022, 01:27 PM | #6 |
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Not to knock your driving skills, but 300+hp for 16 year old may already be TOO MUCH!
Easy stuff first.. better tires, better brake pads... and then SEAT TIME. Find local club to autox with so you can learn car control is somewhat controlled environment.
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