[PIC HEAVY] From LS1 to LS3: My Build Thread
03-25-2014, 01:25 AM
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[PIC HEAVY] From LS1 to LS3: My Build Thread Hey guys.
So I've come a long way with my car and I have only had it for almost 2 years this coming July. A lot of friends have helped me get to my goals and I couldn't thank them enough or have done it without them. Enjoy the thread, it will never be finished lol.
To start off, I bought this 01' z28 with 40k miles for 12 pretty pennies in July of 2012. Had one previous owner (older guy).
Here she is bone stock [except for borla exhaust] with that ugly RS body kit
Untouched LS1
Next mod was a SLP Cold air induction intake which I bought with a K&N filter and SLP Lid
Installed Air duct
Finished engine bay after SLP lid install
Started getting bored of how slow the car was, so decided to buy a set of Kooks 1 3/4" stainless headers with an Off Road 3" Y pipe!
Headers installed
Kooks ORY Pipe
Here's a before and after headers&ory install video!
So I've come a long way with my car and I have only had it for almost 2 years this coming July. A lot of friends have helped me get to my goals and I couldn't thank them enough or have done it without them. Enjoy the thread, it will never be finished lol.
To start off, I bought this 01' z28 with 40k miles for 12 pretty pennies in July of 2012. Had one previous owner (older guy).
Here she is bone stock [except for borla exhaust] with that ugly RS body kit
Untouched LS1
Next mod was a SLP Cold air induction intake which I bought with a K&N filter and SLP Lid
Installed Air duct
Finished engine bay after SLP lid install
Started getting bored of how slow the car was, so decided to buy a set of Kooks 1 3/4" stainless headers with an Off Road 3" Y pipe!
Headers installed
Kooks ORY Pipe
Here's a before and after headers&ory install video!
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03-25-2014, 01:40 AM
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Next, went out a got a dyno tune by Roshan at Race Proven Motorsports.
Dyno Vid!
Put out 358hp/372tq!
A friend and I took off that horrible RS body kit the car came with
Decided to liven it up a little and bought a DMH 3" cutout!
Yeah.. maybe a little too loud LOL
View My Video
Here is a highway pull with bolt ons and a tune!
Decided to save up some money and get new rims with Nitto tires!
Added on an SLP Grille to clean up the front end
Dyno Vid!
Put out 358hp/372tq!
A friend and I took off that horrible RS body kit the car came with
Decided to liven it up a little and bought a DMH 3" cutout!
Yeah.. maybe a little too loud LOL
View My Video
Here is a highway pull with bolt ons and a tune!
Decided to save up some money and get new rims with Nitto tires!
Added on an SLP Grille to clean up the front end
03-25-2014, 01:49 AM
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Doing a little racing in Mexico.
Decided to do a cam swap. Went with a 224/228 @ 112 comp cam
Old cam and new cam! Car has 62k miles on it by now from driving to and from college & work.
On the dyno once again at RPM for the cam tuning! Ended up with 390hp, cam only!
Decided to do a cam swap. Went with a 224/228 @ 112 comp cam
Old cam and new cam! Car has 62k miles on it by now from driving to and from college & work.
On the dyno once again at RPM for the cam tuning! Ended up with 390hp, cam only!
03-25-2014, 01:58 AM
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After a few months of having the cam, the LS1 decided it had had enough and threw two rods and broke the oil windage. Sad day.
For a second, I thought about selling the car. But after a few conversations, I decided to step it up to the next level.
Getting towed to Powerhaus Performance
LS3 being set up! Came with a GM Hot Cam from the factory!
All bolted in!
And a dyno pull! Put out 427hp/427tq on a loaded Mustang Dyno!
For a second, I thought about selling the car. But after a few conversations, I decided to step it up to the next level.
Getting towed to Powerhaus Performance
LS3 being set up! Came with a GM Hot Cam from the factory!
All bolted in!
And a dyno pull! Put out 427hp/427tq on a loaded Mustang Dyno!
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Playing with some Hondas on the street 
Other mods that have been added so far with pics to come soon:
Dynomax Bullet in place of Borla Muffler
MGW Short throw shifter
Viking 19 Way Double Adjustable Coilovers
Adjustable Panhard Bar
Will update thread with pics as soon as everything is set right with the coilovers!
Other mods that have been added so far with pics to come soon:
Dynomax Bullet in place of Borla Muffler
MGW Short throw shifter
Viking 19 Way Double Adjustable Coilovers
Adjustable Panhard Bar
Will update thread with pics as soon as everything is set right with the coilovers!
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07-22-2014, 08:44 AM
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what all did you have to move, change or swap to make the LS3 work in the Camaro. I have thought about this swap should the day come when I need a new engine. I would like to keep as many of the stock LS1 parts as I can to cut down on cost
07-22-2014, 09:38 AM
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Nice build so far! I think the car would look great with the whistler headlight mod and some clear or smoked corner lenses. Those are very cheap ways to make your front end look much better in my opinion, especially if you do the headlights yourself.
