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: engine swapping


john334
Apr 26th, 08, 08:12 PM
I have a 2000 Camaro 3.8l v6 and im thinking about changing the engine to a v8 im almost positive theres enough room for one but im not 100% sure about all of this mainly because I've never swapped an engine before and im not really sure what is everthing i have to change and will it work?

Hatya
Apr 26th, 08, 08:50 PM
the 346 ci LS1 was standard in the SS model for that year, yes it will fit. I owned a Z28 convertible, i think it was a 97. Lemme tell ya, there aint a buncha room in there after you stick a v8 in, but it fits. Ill bet you can pick up a engine and tranny w harness and computer out of a salvage yard reasonably.

Im fairly certain that you will need the trans also, thats why i mentioned it. I cant give u a list of everything to change so i wont even try to. Just plan on doing alot of swapping.

go2fast
Apr 27th, 08, 04:38 PM
In the long run, you'd be better off to sell yours and buy an SS. It will be worth more in the end as well.