DRedLS

Hey, guys. Need some input here. My 2000 Camaro SS 6M has 150K+ and I am itching for a project. I manage a hotrod shop in Puyallup, WA that specializes in LS swaps so I have great access to equipment and knowledge.

I have two options I'm considering, both would be a daily driver:
1. Keep my Camaro, cam swap, LS6 intake and rebuild the engine/trans. It would make good power and get decent mileage.
2. This one could be fun if done right - get a 2000+ full size GM truck or SUV 2wd and swap in a 2007+ 6.0 (LY6 with awesome L92 heads), do a cam swap and minor upgrades that usually get around 500hp at the crank. I'd get performance suspension and brakes, too. This could be a great sleeper.

What would you rather do? Just seeing if you guys have input I may not be considering.

rotor vs. piston

iTrader: (3)

If I needed a truck I'd do that, otherwise I'd go w/ the rebuild.

FLYNAVY30

iTrader: (1)

why not get the truck motor with the L92 heads and drop that into your Camaro?

gMAG

iTrader: (1)

I like the 'keep my Camaro" option, as long as the car is in decent shape.

i r teh noobz

iTrader: (4)

Get the truck. You can't make a Camaro into a sleeper.

ijimmy

do the truck 67 c10 would be my choice for a conversion


will be my next project probably ly6

stangtrader

iTrader: (2)

I agree on the truck, where in puallyup you work? Theres alot of ls people in your neck of the woods.if you have not yet check lsxnation.its a good forum for local stuff,kinda dead this time of year tho

BLK02WS6

iTrader: (2)

Which do you think I would choose

chuckd71

iTrader: (23)

Those two things seem totally different and don't appear to require any of the same parts. Why not do both?

DRedLS

Stangtrader, I work at Chris Holstrom Concepts. Check out our work on Facebook. We've done some really cool LS builds.
Chuckd71 I don't have that budget or space for that yet.

I'm leaning towards building my Camaro for now. I could use it as a DD but do some local race stuff, too.

DRedLS

But the truck would be pretty cheap to build.....hmmm.

chuckd71

iTrader: (23)

Oh, okay. I was thinking maybe you sort of had this stuff sitting around the shop or something. But if funds and space mean you are only doing one then the truck seems more useful.

Black&White

If the camaro is in good shape keep it. You'll always be able to find a truck to play with, but a good fbody is only going to get harder and harder to find.

DRedLS

The Camaro is in really nice shape, I think the best move is to mild-build my original LS1 for now and build a LY6 for when mine gets too tired. Then its just a R&R without huge costs all at once.

01cherryreds10

iTrader: (9)

Do the Camaro, sleepers are overrated and so overly done that it's not as cool anymore.

bczee

iTrader: (12)

Why not do both ! And have both a daily drive and a fun shop truck.