The most awesome V6 Camaro ever

jrah · 03-12-2020, 07:25 PM

Pie in the sky, if I hit the Powerball dream - what would it be like, how awesome would it be, and would it even be possible: drop a fully built LS4 twin turbo 3.6 V6 (from a Cadillac ATS-V) into my 2LT 1LE? Sure I could just buy an SS or ZL1 but it would be a completely unique and awesome ride. What do you guys think?

And more food for thought - why doesn't Chevy think about this as an option for the Camaro? People are doing amazing things with bolt-ons and tunes for the 4 banger - imagine what could be done with LF4.

MrRuss · 03-13-2020, 06:35 PM

Unless I'm mistaken the LS4 was a 5.3L V8 front drive in Grand Prix GXP, Impala SS and a Buick. Mid 2000's. The Twin turbo 3.6 is an LF3.

You can still build a unique SS or ZL1 with more power for less. There ain't none like mine anywhere around here.

wookwook · 03-13-2020, 08:33 PM

Its LF4. sounds intriguing though. Not sure about costing more I would think you could find one in the scrap yards if your gonna have it rebuilt. The lt1s and 4s are still new and cost alot. Lt5 alone is more $ than the camaro is new. The issue is really if you can register it on road or if it has to be a track only car. There's more to the picture than just dropping in an engine. If you want to get groceries.

Need4Camaro · 03-14-2020, 11:15 PM

If you win the powerball, you're better off giving me the money, I'll buy you a ZL1, give you enough to buy a pulley to solve your modding itch - and keep the rest of the change.

MISTAPOWA · 03-16-2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jrah

Pie in the sky, if I hit the Powerball dream - what would it be like, how awesome would it be, and would it even be possible: drop a fully built LS4 twin turbo 3.6 V6 (from a Cadillac ATS-V) into my 2LT 1LE? Sure I could just buy an SS or ZL1 but it would be a completely unique and awesome ride. What do you guys think?

And more food for thought - why doesn't Chevy think about this as an option for the Camaro? People are doing amazing things with bolt-ons and tunes for the 4 banger - imagine what could be done with LF4.

You can be "unique" but gluing a 2 foot long dildo on the hood of your car. Unique doesn't always mean you use logical thinking.

wookwook · 03-16-2020, 11:37 AM

yea. a couple of guys used a 2 foot long dildo for their band logo. Look where that went.

Kairles · 03-16-2020, 01:35 PM

LF3 is the TT 3.6L used in the CTS and XTS.

LF4 is the "high performance" variant TT 3.6L used in the ATS-V.

Both of these motors are old enough where parts can be found on eBay. I'm surprised no one has used the parts to turbo a Camaro. I thought about it, but I track my car a lot and NA is just less complicated.

396ssrat · 03-17-2020, 11:39 PM

Build whatever you want. It's only money and there are some wicked TT V6's out in the world.

03-12-2020, 07:25 PM	#1
jrah Drives: 2019 2LT 1LE V6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: 19390 Posts: 35	The most awesome V6 Camaro ever Pie in the sky, if I hit the Powerball dream - what would it be like, how awesome would it be, and would it even be possible: drop a fully built LS4 twin turbo 3.6 V6 (from a Cadillac ATS-V) into my 2LT 1LE? Sure I could just buy an SS or ZL1 but it would be a completely unique and awesome ride. What do you guys think? And more food for thought - why doesn't Chevy think about this as an option for the Camaro? People are doing amazing things with bolt-ons and tunes for the 4 banger - imagine what could be done with LF4. Last edited by jrah; 03-12-2020 at 07:36 PM.

03-13-2020, 06:35 PM	#2
MrRuss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 207	Unless I'm mistaken the LS4 was a 5.3L V8 front drive in Grand Prix GXP, Impala SS and a Buick. Mid 2000's. The Twin turbo 3.6 is an LF3. You can still build a unique SS or ZL1 with more power for less. There ain't none like mine anywhere around here. __________________ Mr Russ Tim "the tool man" Taylor is my hero My Garage: '16 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS, Summit White, Adrenaline Red -- Rotofab CAI, Soler TB, 1 7/8 coated LT's, Full 3" mids, 3" Stainless Works NPP mufflers, Flex Fuel, E85/91 tuned '20 Honda Oddysey Elite 25th Anniversary Edition --wifes car, she said "No more SUV's" after the 2 CX-9's totaled

03-13-2020, 08:33 PM	#3
wookwook Drives: 18 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NH Posts: 698	Its LF4. sounds intriguing though. Not sure about costing more I would think you could find one in the scrap yards if your gonna have it rebuilt. The lt1s and 4s are still new and cost alot. Lt5 alone is more $ than the camaro is new. The issue is really if you can register it on road or if it has to be a track only car. There's more to the picture than just dropping in an engine. If you want to get groceries. __________________ . . . NFG M6 2T Mishimoto Hot side pie \| ZZP Catted DP \| KN Drop in \| Borla - Sport Tour \| Apex Arc 8 - square \| Wookster Tuning+ \| Flex Fuel Last PB 4.8, 13.2@106

03-16-2020, 11:37 AM	#6
wookwook Drives: 18 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NH Posts: 698	yea. a couple of guys used a 2 foot long dildo for their band logo. Look where that went. __________________ . . . NFG M6 2T Mishimoto Hot side pie \| ZZP Catted DP \| KN Drop in \| Borla - Sport Tour \| Apex Arc 8 - square \| Wookster Tuning+ \| Flex Fuel Last PB 4.8, 13.2@106

03-17-2020, 11:39 PM	#8
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	Build whatever you want. It's only money and there are some wicked TT V6's out in the world. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

03-14-2020, 11:15 PM	#4
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,835	If you win the powerball, you're better off giving me the money, I'll buy you a ZL1, give you enough to buy a pulley to solve your modding itch - and keep the rest of the change.

03-16-2020, 01:35 PM	#7
Kairles Drives: 2017 Krypton Green LS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 208	LF3 is the TT 3.6L used in the CTS and XTS. LF4 is the "high performance" variant TT 3.6L used in the ATS-V. Both of these motors are old enough where parts can be found on eBay. I'm surprised no one has used the parts to turbo a Camaro. I thought about it, but I track my car a lot and NA is just less complicated.

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