[Project] v6 to v8 swap in 2000 camaro

[00camaro16]

last February my v6 camaro engine died. sad as it is, i have been planning this swap for years and its jst now happening. i got a 04 corvette engine for basically free (i still dont really know how that happen). so this is what was needed plus some aftermarket stuff to bring me in the 11's.

- ported and polished throttle body
- ls6 intake manifold
- granatelli mass air flow sensor
- TCI 3,500 stall torque converter
- Texas Speed Torquer 3 cam specs:231/234 .643"/.598" 111 LSA
website: http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=669&catid=44
- Double Springs good for cam
- hardened pushrods good for cam
- all engine gaskets
- engine has been honed and checked over
- hedmann headers and y-pipe
- camaro oil pan (engine was originally from a corvette)
- spark plug wires
- fuel injectors
- speedo from a z28
- pcm
- radiator and all hoses
- 4l60e (rebuilt for race applications with shift kit, 0 miles)
- k-member
- wiring harness
- fuel pump
- driveshaft
- accessorie brackets
- accessories
- duel fans
- coils
- coil bracket
- all engine sensors
- slp intake lid
- k and n air filter
- speed inc. complete fuel rail kit
- trans cooler
- gauge pod
- trans temp gauge
- fuel pressure gauge
- air fuel ratio gauge

yes i was expensive, i would not suggest anyone to do this unless you can get the engine cheap and the car has high emotional value to you like it did for me. i will keep you update a post a detailed write up to maybe stop the questions that litter other forums of people asking how to do this. by the way if anyone wants to help (lol) drop the v6 e-mail me at 00camaro16@att.net.

chris

[JoeliusZ28]

good choice on the cam

dont wind it TOO high though if you run dual springs. that cam has enough lift to wreak havoc on a valvetrain.

[1slow346]

I'd give it more converter with that cam....

[Kwazrollinz28]

have fun

[JoeliusZ28]

i think its fine, that cam has an extremely strong mid range and pretty good torque down low.

[phoenix_rising]

Sounds sweet dude.

[BP_Z28]

Sounds cool, but probably would of been better to throw the write up first after the initial post lol

[00camaro16]

update

so nothing really new, i had some problems installing the cam. when i went to check for clearance we found out that the valves hit the pistons. well i set the degree back 1 degree and now have good clearance. i now have a complete short block. the heads are off getting ported by a friend of mine. im still hoping for it to be done before spring also added smooth bellows, maybe a 100 shot of nitrous though have decided yet. ill try to upload some oginal pictures today, then take some of the engine and parts this week. im also working on some custom painting on the car. i finished airbrushing the air lid this week, and smoking out all the lights with candy black instead of using the black covers i had on it. so thats about it. hopefully the project will take off this month and start moving fast.

[00camaro16]

pictures

this is a picture of how i got it, completely stock.


what it looked like before the engine swap




senior picture

[00camaro16]

airbrushed air lid

i just finished this this week, its the slp airlid i airbrushed

[00camaro16]

other apperance mods i have are an high rise spoiler like the berger camaro, a rksport front lip, and c6 z06 chrome wheels (18 rear, 17 front)

[TSTONE]

I like the way that air lid came out

[nascarnate326]

lookin good!

[BP_Z28]

looks great dude

[Kwazrollinz28]