What would i have to do to fit an LS7 into a 1997 Camaro? I have, the obvious, an LT1, but i was wondering what i would have to do to fit an LS7 crate motor from Jegs into there, and if the drivetrain would be affected any by the conversion?..

 

I assume the same things you need to swap in a LS1. Youll need the motor, computer, pretty sure you have to have a new tranny and converter, and dont know about oil pan clearances on the LS7. Only other thing would be that dry sump oil system to make work.

 

LS1 k-member is also needed.

 

Check out the latest GM High-Tech magazine, GM performance parts put one into a 99 Z28 which will give you a little insight into how the oil system fits in. If I recall correctly they had to relocate the battery to the trunk and put the oil system where the battery used to be.

 

Trans
ECU
Wire harness
Sensors
K member

Lots of Time!

 

I would just stick with a ls1-ls2 if I were to do a swap to keep it simple.

But a ls7 would be awsome

 

Crate LS7 are weak sauce too.

Ton.

 

Get you an LQ9 and build it up. That's what I was planning, but the cost was a little high right now. I was going to build it into a 7.4l.