Lol damn kids

RobCali316 · 04-17-2026, 12:40 AM

My son has a 2016 ss2 and is away at college. So he either got a Crack in the oil pan or oil pump. All in all he blew it up. So looking into a replacement engine. Im assuming its a 6.2 liter lt1 v8. Now im not a huge car guy but should I go with a rebuilt from somewhere or new crate one? Ill take any and all suggestions and opinions. On who to order from looking to spend about 8000.00 on engine. Also what parts or kits besides the gaskets will I be needing to get for the installer? Thanks everyone

sscentex · 04-17-2026, 06:44 AM

I’d search for a junkyard that has one to pull out.

Bad Anvil Garage · 04-17-2026, 06:50 AM

There should be plenty of good salvage engines out there. I bought one on ebay once. Only had a few thousand miles on it. Just be sure the dealer is reputable and has a good history.

Anom1LE · 04-17-2026, 07:00 AM

8K is on the low end for a R&R 6.2 (especially with all the small nickel and dime costs and tooling) in a 6th Gen Camaro. Will you be doing all the work yourself or paying someone to do it? I highly recommend doing a cam/valvetrain and tune while you're in there as well. This will help prevent future lifter/cam failures/issues in the future.

2023-SS · 04-17-2026, 07:46 AM

my buddy has pullout LT1's
they are reasonable, just call your insurance guy, ask where the nearest wrecked car auction is, then call them & ask who buys camaros.

COPart & LKQ should have all have Camaro in stock in your area.

I did a "new rebuild with upgraded parts" on my last $5k mustang. (99 GT A4)
i spent $9k in parts making it all work (like I put in a Cam, which required a new $500 torque converter, which required pulling the tranny.
so now, I have $14k in a $5k mustang.

I could have bought a used Crown Vic motor around $1500 & just slapped it in

i would buy a used motor, you can prolly do the swap yourself, exp if your motor comes with the oil pan & valve covers, which most do. it's straight forward plug & play, just take pictures, and get ZIP LOC bags you can write on.

I had two dozen zip loc bags, and I only lost one Bolt.

I would tie wrap the bags to the item (sway bar, intake, water pump) to keep it organized.

79 TransAm that never was · 04-25-2026, 08:31 AM

8 grand for an engine on a 10 year old car? I'd start looking for a good used Camaro before investing 8000 in a car that's not worth 8000.

arpad_m · 04-25-2026, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 79 TransAm that never was

8 grand for an engine on a 10 year old car? I'd start looking for a good used Camaro before investing 8000 in a car that's not worth 8000.

A 2016 2SS is still worth $23-25K even at 75,000 miles.

Dynamical · 04-25-2026, 04:15 PM

Hmmm. Depends on how much said damn kid wants to spend. I got "damn kids" and I have taught them that there is NO FREE RIDE

bishopts · 04-25-2026, 06:41 PM

Marketplace has a lot of pullouts. Hell some of them are current members cars that got stolen

SS71SS24 · 04-26-2026, 06:54 AM

Find a garage and park it there for a really long time- years and years. Drain the tank and disconnect the battery. Buy a decent fabric cover.
When your son is finished with college, making a living and married with kids, he'll get the itch someday to complete the car he once drove (and recklessly damaged) in his youth. And. he'll learn a valuable life lesson.
In the meantime, let him take public transportation. If not, buy him a clunker with that 8K.
I might sound harsh, but at my advanced age and 35-year career working with youth, I can assure you that he'll thank you someday.

04-17-2026, 12:40 AM	#1
RobCali316 Drives: 2016 chevy camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2026 Location: Wichita ks Posts: 1	Lol damn kids My son has a 2016 ss2 and is away at college. So he either got a Crack in the oil pan or oil pump. All in all he blew it up. So looking into a replacement engine. Im assuming its a 6.2 liter lt1 v8. Now im not a huge car guy but should I go with a rebuilt from somewhere or new crate one? Ill take any and all suggestions and opinions. On who to order from looking to spend about 8000.00 on engine. Also what parts or kits besides the gaskets will I be needing to get for the installer? Thanks everyone

04-17-2026, 06:44 AM	#2
sscentex Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2025 Location: Central Texas Posts: 117	I’d search for a junkyard that has one to pull out. __________________ 2016 Camaro SS A8 Borla ATAK Tuned Drag DR77 Wheels

04-17-2026, 07:00 AM	#4
Anom1LE Drives: 18' 2SS 1LE, 94' Z28 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 79	8K is on the low end for a R&R 6.2 (especially with all the small nickel and dime costs and tooling) in a 6th Gen Camaro. Will you be doing all the work yourself or paying someone to do it? I highly recommend doing a cam/valvetrain and tune while you're in there as well. This will help prevent future lifter/cam failures/issues in the future. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - 1,xxxHP D-1XH Procharged, LME 416, GPI/CID Track Attack Heads, BTR top end, Katech oil pump, Pray Tuned, Stainless Works, Anderson Composites, 13GFab, BC Forged & More 1994 Camaro Z28 - 7xxHP Nitrous Outlet Direct Port Nitrous & more, Creator of AggreSSive spoiler, Multi Magazine Featured Camaro Z28 in GMHTP, Super Chevy, Nitto, and Camaro Performers

04-25-2026, 08:31 AM	#6
79 TransAm that never was Drives: 2023 Camaro LT1 6.2 MT6 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: FU Posts: 110	Junk the car and buy another 8 grand for an engine on a 10 year old car? I'd start looking for a good used Camaro before investing 8000 in a car that's not worth 8000.

04-25-2026, 04:15 PM	#8
Dynamical Drives: 2022 Camaro LT1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: new england Posts: 636	Hmmm. Depends on how much said damn kid wants to spend. I got "damn kids" and I have taught them that there is NO FREE RIDE __________________ *2022 Camaro LT1 A10 - Drag Pack/Corsa double X pipe/AWE track axleback -11.849@118.67MPH/1.798 60'*

04-17-2026, 06:50 AM	#3
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2020 2SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 695	There should be plenty of good salvage engines out there. I bought one on ebay once. Only had a few thousand miles on it. Just be sure the dealer is reputable and has a good history.

04-17-2026, 07:46 AM	#5
2023-SS Drives: 2023 SS Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 130	my buddy has pullout LT1's they are reasonable, just call your insurance guy, ask where the nearest wrecked car auction is, then call them & ask who buys camaros. COPart & LKQ should have all have Camaro in stock in your area. I did a "new rebuild with upgraded parts" on my last $5k mustang. (99 GT A4) i spent $9k in parts making it all work (like I put in a Cam, which required a new $500 torque converter, which required pulling the tranny. so now, I have $14k in a $5k mustang. I could have bought a used Crown Vic motor around $1500 & just slapped it in i would buy a used motor, you can prolly do the swap yourself, exp if your motor comes with the oil pan & valve covers, which most do. it's straight forward plug & play, just take pictures, and get ZIP LOC bags you can write on. I had two dozen zip loc bags, and I only lost one Bolt. I would tie wrap the bags to the item (sway bar, intake, water pump) to keep it organized.

04-25-2026, 06:41 PM	#9
bishopts Drives: 2017 2ss 6mt Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: dallas Posts: 1,525	Marketplace has a lot of pullouts. Hell some of them are current members cars that got stolen

04-26-2026, 06:54 AM	#10
SS71SS24 Drives: SS Join Date: Feb 2026 Location: NJ Posts: 21	Find a garage and park it there for a really long time- years and years. Drain the tank and disconnect the battery. Buy a decent fabric cover. When your son is finished with college, making a living and married with kids, he'll get the itch someday to complete the car he once drove (and recklessly damaged) in his youth. And. he'll learn a valuable life lesson. In the meantime, let him take public transportation. If not, buy him a clunker with that 8K. I might sound harsh, but at my advanced age and 35-year career working with youth, I can assure you that he'll thank you someday.

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