LS1 in a 3rd gen camaro question
It looks like the best place is under the dash, especially since it looks like quite a few people have been able to do it with out having to lengthen the wires. I put mine where the HVAC used to be, Its a decent place if you are not using A/C. But like MrDude said it looks out of place anywhere else and looks like it would get in the way.
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Personally, where I put it I think doesnt look that bad. Not perfect by any means, but its really the only place I could put it. There is not way for me to drill a hole in the firewall without pulling the motor practically, and even then I dont think I would have enough slack to put it behind there. Heres a pic, take it how you may, but I dont think its too bad.
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Originally Posted by 92CamaroReallySlow
Personally, where I put it I think doesnt look that bad. Not perfect by any means, but its really the only place I could put it. There is not way for me to drill a hole in the firewall without pulling the motor practically, and even then I dont think I would have enough slack to put it behind there. Heres a pic, take it how you may, but I dont think its too bad.
Tell me more more more!!!!!
Was it worth it?
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Originally Posted by need-a-z
You have done the swap I am planning!!!!!
Tell me more more more!!!!!
Was it worth it?
Tell me more more more!!!!!
Was it worth it?
. But I think besides just the improvement on the power and all that, I learned a ton about cars, because I never did any thing like this before. On The Tree
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Originally Posted by 92CamaroReallySlow
Not sure yet. Its not done completely. Ive driven it and got on it a little bit, and so far from what I can tell it was worth it. I need to take it to the track first before I can really give you an answer . But I think besides just the improvement on the power and all that, I learned a ton about cars, because I never did any thing like this before.
. But I think besides just the improvement on the power and all that, I learned a ton about cars, because I never did any thing like this before.I really do not have the time or space to pull the conversion off. Keep me updated....
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All i have is a 2 door garage and a set of tools from Target and a year of college under my belt, and I got it done(almost). I just worked at it on the weekends during the school year. It will take a lot longer and wont be as pretty, but you will save a butt load of money, and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself. I am not saying its bad to have your car done at a shop, but I think it takes a little bit of the fun and emotion out of it. If you do it the one thing I would invest in for sure is a compressor. Sure its a headache, and a lot of hard work, and time consuming....eh your right, just get it done at a shop...lol, JK.
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Originally Posted by 92CamaroReallySlow
All i have is a 2 door garage and a set of tools from Target and a year of college under my belt, and I got it done(almost). I just worked at it on the weekends during the school year. It will take a lot longer and wont be as pretty, but you will save a butt load of money, and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself. I am not saying its bad to have your car done at a shop, but I think it takes a little bit of the fun and emotion out of it. If you do it the one thing I would invest in for sure is a compressor. Sure its a headache, and a lot of hard work, and time consuming....eh your right, just get it done at a shop...lol, JK.
Originally Posted by need-a-z
If I have a garage, a compressor, engine lift, storage for the motor, time to do it, and patience then I would undertake the task.... Funny.. sounds like reasons to send to shop.... OH WELL!!! Either way I am getting it done.
dont worry, its not nearly as hard as you think.
if you've ever dropped a engine into a camaro, its just the same thing.... just change the motormounts first.... the physical parts are all almost a bolt in... and the wiring is pretty straightforward too.