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Feb 23, 2009 | 08:34 PM

c4m4roZ28

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what would be easier a ls6 swap into a 98 camaro or a ls3 swap into the 98 camaro?

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:07 PM

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What are your goals for the car? You can't just roll in and ask a question like that... It's too open ended. Details.

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:54 PM

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i would guess the ls6 would be easier, that and an ls1 are pretty much the same motor, the ls6 just has some upgrades...heads cam ect.

Feb 24, 2009 | 09:46 AM

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A swap is a swap... not doing the ls3 would be crazy (:

Feb 24, 2009 | 02:31 PM

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The LS6 is a DIRECT bolt in an LS3 is NOT.

It is not as simple as a "swap is a swap"

Feb 24, 2009 | 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SOMbitch

The LS6 is a DIRECT bolt in an LS3 is NOT.

It is not as simple as a "swap is a swap"

agreed. LS6=LS1 with different heads, cam, and in some cases intake. Other than that, the blocks are *nearly* identical. but if your going to do a swap... just do the LS3, it has WAY more potential.

Feb 24, 2009 | 04:44 PM

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he said it best, just bear in mind the market for ls1/ls6 parts. not sayin you shouldnt do the ls3 because that would be sick, but when it comes to aftermarket and even factory parts, ls1/ls6 parts will be easier to find and cheaper. i guess your personal budget would be the main thing for you to factor in the decision. ...thats just my opinion anyways.