LS7 3rd Gen Camaro
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LS7 3rd Gen Camaro I just bought a clean 89' IROC to replace my totalled 4th gen I'm buying a LS7
for it and wondering if any has attempted this swap yet and if they had any suggestions/tips for completing this project. Thanks for any help you can provide.
for it and wondering if any has attempted this swap yet and if they had any suggestions/tips for completing this project. Thanks for any help you can provide. iroc +LS7 Sweet ! i like the idea , there have been several LSX into 3rd gens usually ls1 or 2 that all should be the same as far as swap goes i would definetly have subframe connecters and STB to stiffen it up - big brake upgrade to slow that thing down! and some extra beef in the rear 9" or a 12 bolt the std T56 should tollerate anything street tires can grip 
yeah right, you'll definetly want some traction! I tightnd up my 87 T/A with alston weld in sub connecters and a edelbrock strut brace and what a difference! night and day keep us informed on your progress and plenty of pics too good luck!
yeah right, you'll definetly want some traction! I tightnd up my 87 T/A with alston weld in sub connecters and a edelbrock strut brace and what a difference! night and day keep us informed on your progress and plenty of pics too good luck! For the most part it will be just like dropping in an LS1/LS2 with the exception of the dry sump setup that you have to fit somewhere under the hood. There are some LSX conversion kits (motor mounts and trans Xmember) out there for 3rd gens that could ease the swap. I think an LS2 wiring harness should work with the LS7. All the best. That should make a sweet 3rd gen.
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Thanks for the input, I have already installed subframe connectors and the car is currently having an 8.50 certified cage being installed in it to keep everything tight and stiff. Now as far as the dry sump oil system goes that is still a question I am researching
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Honestly I dont know what a wonder bar is but I think it will be eliminated because I am using a rack/pinion steering. The suspension will be upgraded with coilovers at all 4 corners and the rest of the suspension will be tubular heimjointed everything will be double adjustable. I using a TH350 trans and Mosers new M9 rearend. I just got back from the chassis shop where the cage is being installed and everything is coming along nicely it should only be another week
dayum..this sounds like a fun project... The wonder bar ties the front of the subframe together..it in culmination with a strut tower brace tighten up the front of a 3rd gen quite nicely... AND, eliminate flex/cracking in the rail... You should be OK w/o using rack and pinion... just triangulate everything and you will be fine..
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his car being an IROC should have wonder bar installed by factory- the only cars to get one - i never figured why the T/A's and GTA's didnt get one?
