69 Z28 to get an ls3
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69 Z28 to get an ls3
I am planning to put an ls3 (and possibly 6 speed automatic) into 69 camaro. Planning to salvage from wrecked auto. Is there any reason to not use truck or suv (clearance issues). Currently have lt1 and 4l60E, trans. built to handle 500hp. I desire 500hp naturally aspirated and low as possible rpm. Week end toy, no intent to race.
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I am planning to put an ls3 (and possibly 6 speed automatic) into 69 camaro. Planning to salvage from wrecked auto. Is there any reason to not use truck or suv (clearance issues). Currently have lt1 and 4l60E, trans. built to handle 500hp. I desire 500hp naturally aspirated and low as possible rpm. Week end toy, no intent to race.
Andrew
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To be exact, LS3's came only in Camaros and Corvettes, and in Camaros, only with manual trannies. Are you thinking of the L92? that was a truck engine.
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OP, friend of mine has an all original '69 Z28 that he's owned since the 70s, I love those cars. Sad to see yours won't have a DZ302 but the LS3 will be much more street friendly with a much broader powerband.