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upflying · 03-03-2013, 06:46 PM

You won't pass a California smog check if you swap engines.
The VIN says it is supposed to have a V6.

slick rick · 03-03-2013, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

You won't pass a California smog check if you swap engines.

What?

What's the point of the E-ROD LS3 then?

http://www.chevroletperformance.com/erod/

Quote:

"E-ROD represents a revolution in hot rodding by offering an unprecedented, emissions-legal engine and emissions system that carries approval from the influential California Air Resources Board (CARB)," said Dr. Jamie Meyer, product marketing manager for GM Performance Parts.

Read more: http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...#ixzz2MXUwF8Kn

06_warrior · 03-03-2013, 10:11 PM

I wouldn't even waste my time or money doing the swap. You will have to change out way too many things to handle the bigger engine.

Ice Demon · 03-03-2013, 10:14 PM

Trade it for a SS

ayyob83 · 03-03-2013, 10:31 PM

think about it.

you'll pay not just for the engine but a whole new parts that will come with that engine cause V6 parts will not work with V8 or supercharged V8 engines, and then after a while you'll say i need to change the looks and rims and the interior.

why taking the hard road while you have an easy one, trade it for and SS and then start modding.

CWI · 03-03-2013, 11:38 PM

Like others say. Trade. You would have to do too many upgrades to handle the power. A good part of the suspension and drive train including transmission. Money ahead to trade for what you want and mod form there.

pincoin · 03-04-2013, 03:31 AM

If you do this swap, you need your head examined also.

SC2150 · 03-04-2013, 09:35 AM

Trade it or have us super charge or turbo charge it.

cjt037 · 03-04-2013, 09:40 AM

+1 on tracys post. turbo v6 good gas mileage with around same power level as a cammed ss. I have a 75 mile round trip daily, I enjoy 30mpg

GretchenGotGrowl · 03-04-2013, 09:44 AM

The problem with the engine swap is it will require completely different wiring harness, most of it custom made. Then you will have to deal with getting the different control modules to work with each other. If you have a manual transmission you will have to upgrade the V6 clutch. Upgrading the brake lines to stainless steel will fix the fade issue. Otherwise, the suspension, brakes and transmission on the LS/LTs are more than sufficient to handle the power of the L99/LS3/LS7. If you want to race, then you will want to upgrade the suspension parts regardless of route you take.

If you do an engine swap you've lost your warranty. If that's important to you then try to find an used SS with some warranty left.

PhoenixZL1 · 03-04-2013, 10:28 AM

Trade in for sure. A lot if nice SS's for pretty good deals out there.

jeff4946 · 05-13-2013, 07:03 PM

Turns out I'm facing this issue... Blew the engine in my last week. Dealer is looking into it for me. I'm thinking about even money. I'm losing my ass on replacing the original engine anyway, and I will not trust this v6 engine anymore. My other option is trading it in on a new one and going upside down @4k AND getting another 5yr loan with another $120 added to the payment. I'm in a tight spot!

jeff4946 · 05-13-2013, 07:04 PM

..... At minimum, I'm already $8k out of pocket.

Scooter11 · 05-13-2013, 07:10 PM

Lease one, it should solve the whole price issue...

03-03-2013, 10:14 PM	#18
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	Trade it for a SS __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

03-03-2013, 11:38 PM	#20
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	Like others say. Trade. You would have to do too many upgrades to handle the power. A good part of the suspension and drive train including transmission. Money ahead to trade for what you want and mod form there. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

03-04-2013, 03:31 AM	#21
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	If you do this swap, you need your head examined also. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

03-04-2013, 09:40 AM	#23
cjt037 boost+v6=me=:) Drives: Turbo'd 6er Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Crestwood ky Posts: 389 View My Garage	+1 on tracys post. turbo v6 good gas mileage with around same power level as a cammed ss. I have a 75 mile round trip daily, I enjoy 30mpg __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185528 435.7 RWHP 405 RWTQ JUST A LITTLE V6... Try me

03-04-2013, 09:44 AM	#24
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	The problem with the engine swap is it will require completely different wiring harness, most of it custom made. Then you will have to deal with getting the different control modules to work with each other. If you have a manual transmission you will have to upgrade the V6 clutch. Upgrading the brake lines to stainless steel will fix the fade issue. Otherwise, the suspension, brakes and transmission on the LS/LTs are more than sufficient to handle the power of the L99/LS3/LS7. If you want to race, then you will want to upgrade the suspension parts regardless of route you take. If you do an engine swap you've lost your warranty. If that's important to you then try to find an used SS with some warranty left. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

03-03-2013, 06:46 PM	#15
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	You won't pass a California smog check if you swap engines. The VIN says it is supposed to have a V6.

03-03-2013, 10:11 PM	#17
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	I wouldn't even waste my time or money doing the swap. You will have to change out way too many things to handle the bigger engine.

03-03-2013, 10:31 PM	#19
ayyob83 Drives: Camaro SS 2013 / Tahoe LTZ 2009 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kuwait Posts: 73	think about it. you'll pay not just for the engine but a whole new parts that will come with that engine cause V6 parts will not work with V8 or supercharged V8 engines, and then after a while you'll say i need to change the looks and rims and the interior. why taking the hard road while you have an easy one, trade it for and SS and then start modding.

03-04-2013, 09:35 AM	#22
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Trade it or have us super charge or turbo charge it.

03-04-2013, 10:28 AM	#25
PhoenixZL1 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD Posts: 299	Trade in for sure. A lot if nice SS's for pretty good deals out there.

05-13-2013, 07:03 PM	#26
jeff4946 Drives: 2010 RS 2LT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: slc, utah Posts: 623 View My Garage	Turns out I'm facing this issue... Blew the engine in my last week. Dealer is looking into it for me. I'm thinking about even money. I'm losing my ass on replacing the original engine anyway, and I will not trust this v6 engine anymore. My other option is trading it in on a new one and going upside down @4k AND getting another 5yr loan with another $120 added to the payment. I'm in a tight spot! __________________ K&N Cai, BSR Ported intake, MBRP catback, BBK long tubes, VMax throttle body, 3.73 SS gears, Zex nitrous 125hp shot, window switch, purge,remote bottle opener, bottle heater, Trifecta tune, Hurst short throw, RX catch can, Intake isolator, Ported Intake manifold

05-13-2013, 07:04 PM	#27
jeff4946 Drives: 2010 RS 2LT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: slc, utah Posts: 623 View My Garage	..... At minimum, I'm already $8k out of pocket. __________________ K&N Cai, BSR Ported intake, MBRP catback, BBK long tubes, VMax throttle body, 3.73 SS gears, Zex nitrous 125hp shot, window switch, purge,remote bottle opener, bottle heater, Trifecta tune, Hurst short throw, RX catch can, Intake isolator, Ported Intake manifold

05-13-2013, 07:10 PM	#28
Scooter11 Drives: 2013 SW 2LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 870	Lease one, it should solve the whole price issue...