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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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i was thinking of dropping an ls2 or ls6 into my 2000 camaro ss....

would this be easy or would i need a new tranny ....and obviously a new rear end...

would it be easier to do this or just make an all motor LS1???
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just build up the engine you have, cam, heads, and you'll be better than a ls6.
depending on how much power you plan on making will determine what you'll need to replace right away. You can go pretty fast of stock tranny/rear but what your goal is i dont know.
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my goal is to make about 450RWHP on all motor...ive seen it done on a trans -am but he spent about 10 grand on parts not including labor......
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Originally Posted by pwrtrip75
You can go pretty fast of stock tranny/rear but what your goal is i dont know.
My stock 10 bolt died with 29k on it, 350 rwhp and only a couple (under 5) trips down the track.......on street tires and gentle launching. I wouldn't trust a 10 bolt to stock let alone anything beyond stock.
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