Engine Swap.. or Trade in? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RSloth · 03-03-2013, 01:26 PM

Doing some research and looking at some options for the future and would like some insight cause I barley know anything
right now i have a 2lt rs
awhile ago i had a chance to drive a supercharged ls3.
talked to a few people and came with some options
engine swap for a more powerful motor LSx or LS7
or trade it in. Anyone have any comments? doing some serious thinking and considering right now and Really need some advise.

zandron263 · 03-03-2013, 01:30 PM

Trade in too much money and hassle to do the engine swap.

biggerisbetter · 03-03-2013, 01:31 PM

i would trade it in

jkupa10 · 03-03-2013, 01:32 PM

Trade it in. You can't just throw an LS7 in there, you'll probably have to upgrade half the car in the process.

05stram · 03-03-2013, 01:32 PM

you have to consider more than just the engine, you have brakes to slow it down, transmission, suspension upgrade to handle the weight, and you will have to figure out the electronics swap. Trade and you will have one engineered for the power you are about to experience.

Thrillz · 03-03-2013, 01:39 PM

Trust everyone on this trade it in. It makes 0 sense financially to even bother doing a engine swap. Your car was designed for that V6 engine not the hp/torque of a V8. Lots of great used SS cars out there now to be had.

Frid · 03-03-2013, 01:46 PM

+1. Trade it in. You'd have to upgrade plenty of other parts to support an LSX or LS7.

SPCBA · 03-03-2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkupa10

Trade it in. You can't just throw an LS7 in there, you'll probably have to upgrade half the car in the process.

truth! ditch the v6 car, atleast you now know you need v8s like you need air.

soloknight6 · 03-03-2013, 01:51 PM

Trade it in Correy. The SS is a better platform for a road racer. You can get a used SS ~25,000. Even less than that if they are out of warranty.

EDIT: DONT TRADE IT IN, SELL IT PRIVATELY.

Camaro_34 · 03-03-2013, 01:52 PM

Personally I would trade in. Engine swap is costly and you will never see that money back.

motorhead · 03-03-2013, 02:04 PM

Keep it for a beater and get a ZL1.

bowtiefamily · 03-03-2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead

Keep it for a beater and get a ZL1.

+1

CHMSC · 03-03-2013, 02:41 PM

Trade it

Ken_ · 03-03-2013, 03:37 PM

Trade it. It's not like a Honda where it's a weekend engine/gear swap.

03-03-2013, 01:26 PM	#1
RSloth [COTW- Never!] Drives: Slothy; Sloth-like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 831	Engine Swap.. or Trade in? Doing some research and looking at some options for the future and would like some insight cause I barley know anything right now i have a 2lt rs awhile ago i had a chance to drive a supercharged ls3. talked to a few people and came with some options engine swap for a more powerful motor LSx or LS7 or trade it in. Anyone have any comments? doing some serious thinking and considering right now and Really need some advise.

03-03-2013, 01:31 PM	#3
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	i would trade it in __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-03-2013, 01:32 PM	#4
jkupa10 Drives: 2012 45th Vert 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SE MI Posts: 298	Trade it in. You can't just throw an LS7 in there, you'll probably have to upgrade half the car in the process. __________________

03-03-2013, 01:39 PM	#6
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Trust everyone on this trade it in. It makes 0 sense financially to even bother doing a engine swap. Your car was designed for that V6 engine not the hp/torque of a V8. Lots of great used SS cars out there now to be had. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars." Last edited by Thrillz; 03-03-2013 at 02:02 PM.

03-03-2013, 01:46 PM	#7
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	+1. Trade it in. You'd have to upgrade plenty of other parts to support an LSX or LS7. __________________

03-03-2013, 01:30 PM	#2
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	Trade in too much money and hassle to do the engine swap.

03-03-2013, 01:32 PM	#5
05stram Drives: 2013 RS - 2013 2SS/RS - 1971 RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,027	you have to consider more than just the engine, you have brakes to slow it down, transmission, suspension upgrade to handle the weight, and you will have to figure out the electronics swap. Trade and you will have one engineered for the power you are about to experience.

03-03-2013, 01:51 PM	#9
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	Trade it in Correy. The SS is a better platform for a road racer. You can get a used SS ~25,000. Even less than that if they are out of warranty. EDIT: DONT TRADE IT IN, SELL IT PRIVATELY. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

03-03-2013, 01:52 PM	#10
Camaro_34 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 336	Personally I would trade in. Engine swap is costly and you will never see that money back.

03-03-2013, 02:04 PM	#11
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Keep it for a beater and get a ZL1.

03-03-2013, 02:41 PM	#13
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Trade it __________________

03-03-2013, 03:37 PM	#14
Ken_ Tally Ho! Drives: 13 2SS/RS 6M, 05 Mitsubishi Evo 8 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KU Posts: 239	Trade it. It's not like a Honda where it's a weekend engine/gear swap. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS-package Black w/IOM interior 6M Bone Stock