LQ4/4L80E into 95 V6 Camaro
03-26-2013, 03:14 PM
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LQ4/4L80E into 95 V6 Camaro Alright guys, I've been searching the last couple days for some info and have only been finding bits and pieces so I figured I'll just ask. I have a 1995 3.4l Camaro with an 4L60E trans. My plan is to swap the engine/trans for a LQ4/80E combo. (May not use it but I do already have a 2000 Silverado 2500) I already have the LS1 K-member and just recently swapped the open diff rear for a posi/disc brake unit for a 2000 Z28. I know I still need the following
Radiator
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4L80E crossmember
Swap fuel lines and pump over to V8 style
Biggest question is wiring and PCM. Do I use the trucks or track down a set from a LS1 Camaro? I know I can use either the truck accessories OR the F-body's but is there any benefit over one or the other? Will the factory driveshaft work?
I've read about people using the stock gauge cluster after the swap but if I was to swap in one from a V8 Camaro, what's involved in that? I probably have more questions but I can't think of any right now. Thanks
Radiator
Mounts
4L80E crossmember
Swap fuel lines and pump over to V8 style
Biggest question is wiring and PCM. Do I use the trucks or track down a set from a LS1 Camaro? I know I can use either the truck accessories OR the F-body's but is there any benefit over one or the other? Will the factory driveshaft work?
I've read about people using the stock gauge cluster after the swap but if I was to swap in one from a V8 Camaro, what's involved in that? I probably have more questions but I can't think of any right now. Thanks
03-26-2013, 07:36 PM
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The truck oil pan won't work, and the intake will be way too high, so add those parts to your list. The 4l80e is bigger and longer than the 4l60, so your driveshaft will need to be shortened, and I believe it also needs a different yoke (32 spline vs 27). You can modify (or have someone modify) the truck harness, but you'll need to swap the injector plugs to fit the LS1 injectors. The PCM will likely need to be reprogrammed as well.
The truck accessories put the alternator up high, which likely won't work with your hood.
The truck accessories put the alternator up high, which likely won't work with your hood.
03-27-2013, 06:49 AM
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My bad, I forgot to mention that I have an oil pan already and I will be using a LS6 intake. What needs to be modified on the harness exactly? Is it the V6 PCM that needs to be reprogrammed? What if I were to use the trucks? I didn't think about the alternator clearance. Is the clearance only an issue with the LT1 style hood because Ive done the 98-02 frontend conversion?
*Edit* Did some further reading and found this https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...l80e-swap.html
He states the the stock driveshaft will work but you have to swap the slip yoke
*Edit* Did some further reading and found this https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...l80e-swap.html
He states the the stock driveshaft will work but you have to swap the slip yoke
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03-11-2022, 10:27 AM
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03-11-2022, 10:48 AM
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Damn lmao. Is there a thread for this? I'm doing essentially the same swap, and I want to make sure all ls1 cars are cross compatible with a 1995 v6. Also trying to figure out if the ls1 steering rack will hook up to the v6 steering shaft or if the splines are incompatible
