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Old 11-09-2009, 09:31 PM
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Anyway to fit an LS7 with the factory dry sump in a new Camaro. The engine compartment looks a little cramped. I have a low mileage LS7
that I don't want to convert into a wet sump.

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Originally Posted by ZO6 LandRocket
Anyway to fit an LS7 with dry sump in a new Camaro.
Yes its been done by a lot of guys out there.
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Originally Posted by 2ssrs
Yes its been done by a lot of guys out there.
Never seen one with the factory dry sump tank.
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Go aftermarket dry-sump... GM's factory one still isn't that safe enough to keep oiling issues under control.

Unless it's to just say "I have dry sump"

I surmise there are plenty of wet-sump LS7's out there so if your just wanting a LS7 in a gen5, there are options down that road as well.
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Originally Posted by OKcruising
Go aftermarket dry-sump... GM's factory one still isn't that safe enough to keep oiling issues under control.

Unless it's to just say "I have dry sump"

I surmise there are plenty of wet-sump LS7's out there so if your just wanting a LS7 in a gen5, there are options down that road as well.
I ordered a new Camaro SS with the LS3 and was thinking about dropping in my stock LS7 off of my Corvette. I am not interested in tearing into that motor to convert it to a wet sump.




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