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this post is for those people who actually do a search for engine swap and might come across this thread.
i have a 2000 V6 camaro and am putting in a 28,000 mile LS1 from a 2000 SS. i purchased the motor from http://www.tacreationsusa.com i guess i got lucky cause they had put it on ebay for starting bid $3000 for the whole kit and kaboodle. i called them after watching the auction go on forever without 1 single bid and told them i was willing to pay the $3000 for the engine. they said ok. that was great because i had just thought about buying a 50,000 mile LS1 for $4,200. the engine came with all the belt driven accessories/tranny/and even oil still in it.
for the swap i also needed to obtain these parts. an LS1 steering rack, an LS1 radiator, an LS1 gauge cluster, an LS1 engine cradle, an LS1 gas pedal, and an LS1 airlid. dont forget an alignment when all the work is done.
you will need a bigger exhaust as well
i already had a stock Z exhaust on my car.
so far for prices:
engine/tranny/blah blah $3000
used steering rack $100
used radiator $80
used gauge cluster $50
used engine cradle $free i got lucky and found a guy giving his away after putting in a BMR K member
used gas pedal $25
used airlid (aftermarket) $70
total price in parts needed: $3,330
total price for installation: $1,100 <--this included a $45 alignment which was done at a dealership.
granted my mechanic gave me a hell of a hook up. he says if he was to do it again he would charge $1500. he and i go way back so he always hooks me up.
my total swap price: $4,430
now what you might want to know is what my mechanic found out doing the swap.
1:the fuel line has to be modified...no big deal, but now i am going to carry a fire extinguisher in my car for safety.
2:the coil packs in the V6s use 1 fuse. the coil packs in the LS1 use 2 fuses. this required some searching through wires, but my mechainc was able to splice into the one fuse and now both sets of coil packs work. before the splice, only one side of the engine was sparking.
3:the air bag light is on. i imagine i can take the car to a dealership to get it reset. will try in the future.
other than that, my mechanic said the swap was pretty straight foward.
i hope this thread helps those that need help or inspires those that need inspiring.
best of luck to all you swappers.
btw, the LS1 is WELL WORTH IT!!
[ July 23, 2003: Message edited by: nino ]</p>
i have a 2000 V6 camaro and am putting in a 28,000 mile LS1 from a 2000 SS. i purchased the motor from http://www.tacreationsusa.com i guess i got lucky cause they had put it on ebay for starting bid $3000 for the whole kit and kaboodle. i called them after watching the auction go on forever without 1 single bid and told them i was willing to pay the $3000 for the engine. they said ok. that was great because i had just thought about buying a 50,000 mile LS1 for $4,200. the engine came with all the belt driven accessories/tranny/and even oil still in it.
for the swap i also needed to obtain these parts. an LS1 steering rack, an LS1 radiator, an LS1 gauge cluster, an LS1 engine cradle, an LS1 gas pedal, and an LS1 airlid. dont forget an alignment when all the work is done.
you will need a bigger exhaust as well
i already had a stock Z exhaust on my car.
so far for prices:
engine/tranny/blah blah $3000
used steering rack $100
used radiator $80
used gauge cluster $50
used engine cradle $free i got lucky and found a guy giving his away after putting in a BMR K member
used gas pedal $25
used airlid (aftermarket) $70
total price in parts needed: $3,330
total price for installation: $1,100 <--this included a $45 alignment which was done at a dealership.
granted my mechanic gave me a hell of a hook up. he says if he was to do it again he would charge $1500. he and i go way back so he always hooks me up.
my total swap price: $4,430
now what you might want to know is what my mechanic found out doing the swap.
1:the fuel line has to be modified...no big deal, but now i am going to carry a fire extinguisher in my car for safety.
2:the coil packs in the V6s use 1 fuse. the coil packs in the LS1 use 2 fuses. this required some searching through wires, but my mechainc was able to splice into the one fuse and now both sets of coil packs work. before the splice, only one side of the engine was sparking.
3:the air bag light is on. i imagine i can take the car to a dealership to get it reset. will try in the future.
other than that, my mechanic said the swap was pretty straight foward.
i hope this thread helps those that need help or inspires those that need inspiring.
best of luck to all you swappers.
btw, the LS1 is WELL WORTH IT!!
[ July 23, 2003: Message edited by: nino ]</p>
i really dont know, but mine is on.
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