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Old 06-19-2018, 06:02 PM
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interested in buying a 2012 caprice but it needs an engine. i have a ls1 with 4l60e tranny computer and harness. will this setup work?
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No. The LS4 is a completely different block. It is made for FWD duty and is shorter than all other LS blocks, plus a different bellhousing bolt pattern. The only engine that will work in that car is another LS4.
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I thought the Caprice was the rear wheel drive platform that only law enforcement could get since they hated the FWD impalas ??
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Originally Posted by A.R. Shale Targa
I thought the Caprice was the rear wheel drive platform that only law enforcement could get since they hated the FWD impalas ??
Some were sold brand new to civilians even though GM didn't want that to happen. I bought mine from the original owner with 3,500 miles on it. The Caprices have 6.0s and 6L80es and are similar to the G8s and SS sedans. They were also sold with V6s, but they are extremely rare since the 6.0s were a no cost option. Not sure what G Atsma is thinking.
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OOPPSS sorry! I got it confused with the Impala! My bad and please accept my apology!
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for a direct swap you need a Gen IV LS motor....Save yourself some headaches and sell the LS1/4l60e and look for an LY6/L96...
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Originally Posted by hightowa
interested in buying a 2012 caprice but it needs an engine. i have a ls1 with 4l60e tranny computer and harness. will this setup work?
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Originally Posted by 01FormulaTA
for a direct swap you need a Gen IV LS motor....Save yourself some headaches and sell the LS1/4l60e and look for an LY6/L96...
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