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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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I need ideas and info. swaping a 6.0 LS based motor in a 68 camaro, I currently have a 6.0 truck motor complete with all accesories and ECM. the goal is 600-650 hp if possible. a supercharger is not out of the question or possibly stroking it. I do not want nitrous. will the truck accessories work in the camoro? I need to retain A/C also. I realize it will need heads, cam and blower or heads cam and stroker to reach the 600-650 hp range. what is my best option? the trans is a built 700R with manual valve body. thanks
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your trans will work with few mods and correct parts.
the truck acc. may not clear your hood, depends on mounts used.
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I am running a cowl induction hood and the truck accessories and everything clears my hood.
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I am running a cowl induction hood and the truck accessories and everything clears my hood.
thanks for the pic are you using A/C ? do you think it would clear the crossmember in the stock truck location?
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thanks for the pic are you using A/C ? do you think it would clear the crossmember in the stock truck location?
No, I don't have A/C, I just drop the top! From everything I've read you have to notch the frame to get the A/C to fit.
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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You will have to notch the frame a bit to get the A/c to clear, but not much.

You will need a few other pieces to complete this project as in: motor mount adapter plates, headers, oh and we can help you with a custom harness that will fit your motor in your car vs making one work out of a truck if you decide to go that way. Our harness builder lets you decide where you want the PCM to be located in your car!!
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