ryguy2588

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Hey guys,

I'm new to this site and new to V8s, but I've been building drag Hondas for years now. I finally decided to build a Honda that has some torque! Lol. I'm going to leave the bottom end stock but port and build the heads, ARP head studs, custom cam, and use Import Muscle's conversion kit for the engine and rear differential. I only want 450-500 rwhp since it's going to be a street car. I will update this with new photos when I can, but I also need to hit 50 posts to buy stuff off of here lol. Any opinions on parts would be greatly appreciated. I've done a lot a research, but I am no means anywhere near an expert, so all recommendations are appreciated!

I have a pair of 317 heads that I was planning on getting ported and built, but is changing heads worth the price for an NA build with maybe some spray down the road?

JohnnyFbomb

Not much info to offer, but i'm in for this build. sounds great!

ryguy2588

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I'm trying to post some pictures, but my phone isn't liking it. Anyone know what the differences are between the 2010-2014 Camaro SS and Non-SS differentials are? I need the 2010-2014 differential for the kit, and I want a 3.45 diff., but I'm having a hard time finding an SS one.

lsxRanger94

maybe look at this instead?

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...end-issue.html

ryguy2588

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It doesn't look like that person is using a kit that is made to swap an LSX into an S2000. The kit I have will bolt in an LSX motor, bolt on a 2010-2014 Camaro differential, and comes with a custom driveshaft, hubs, and axles. No need to figure out what works and what doesn't.

lsxRanger94

I also posted the 1000hp kit on there with the t-bird diff from Full Blown Motorsports. He just wanted a cheaper solution. They make a 700hp kit too.

ryguy2588

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Oh ok. This kit is made specifically for the 2010-2014 differential, so I'm going to stick with that one. Do you know the difference between the SS and non-SS diffs on those camaros?

lsxRanger94

I think you are meaning the difference between v6 diff and v8 diff. V8 is a stronger diff. and has a different driveshaft coupler on pinion. Mounting points are the same. Guys are swapping out the v6 diffs to v8s, modding driveshaft to fit v8 diff and aftermarket axle shafts on v6 cars. So a SS, ZL1, or Z28 diff should work.

ryguy2588

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Ok perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! Are the 3.45 differentials harder to come across? I'm assuming those are the differentials for the manual Camaros?

lsxRanger94

3:45 is one of the most common m6 diffs.

ryguy2588

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The axles, hubs, studs, and driveshaft will be drop shipped from DSS.

ryguy2588

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Awesome. Thank you for your help!

lsxRanger94

I just checked car-part.com and it listed none available in US., but not all yards post there. Happy hunting. Post a build thread for this. It should be pretty cool when finished.

ryguy2588

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Ya that's where I checked too. There are a couple on eBay. I definitely will! It should be done next summer.

ryguy2588

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I've heard a lot of good things about Texas Speed, and I found these on their site.

http://www.texas-speed.com/p-4-prc-s...ted-heads.aspx

Would these be a better choice than porting and building my 317 heads? For the price, I would really only pay $1400 if I sell my 317 heads.

ckaram

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For 5th gen Camaro differentials:

SS manual trans cars: 3.45 posi
SS automatic cars and V6 cars: 3.27 (V6 automatics are peg legs, others are posi)

Check out this site for classifieds. Occasionally you'll see diffs for sale:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/

ryguy2588

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Awesome! Thanks for the help!

ckaram

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No problem! Took a quick peek for you. There's a 3.27 unit, a couple 3.45's and a 3.91 out of the 1LE optioned-SS:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101

ryguy2588

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I think I'll stick with the 3.45 since they're not as pricey, but thanks for looking.

ryguy2588

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The guy above said the driveshaft coupler is different between the V6 and V8's. Does that mean they need different driveshafts?