How I turned my V6 Camaro into a V8 beast: Driveway Swap 

On my drive home after picking it up the engine it fell sideways in the bed of the truck as I was on the highway but I just sent it home.

Trust me I feel your pain. Part 3 will be about the computers and how to get them to work and part 4 will be a highly detailed video where I’ll answer any questions. Currently on vacation but will have another video up when I get back.

Waiting for you bro thank you so much

I am currently getting ready to do the exact same swap

I’m hoping to do the same thing this summer!!

me as well

Thanks 👍

That just goes to tell you how experienced I am in this field. After some test it turns out that just the rings went bad in cylinder 1 but the cylinder wall was still in great shape. It was just enough of an excuse to tell myself that a swap would be the best decision!

Yea I completely support this! Looking forward to seeing it done

Tomorrow may just be the day

Horrible English. But technically you just need the engine, ECU, trans, driveshaft and differential. But if you change the trans from auto to manual you need a BCM, clutch, and dash harness

Depending on which engine you get will determine what else you need. For example I bought an engine from a 2013 camaro so I had to buy a power steering pump and a new 2011 engine wire harness. Since I was converting to manual I also had to get a new BCM, clutch pedal and dash harness.

Whats hilarious is that the money you put into a swap would be more expensive than just getting a V8

@@danielr3933 I did it for 3k with ac

We’re getting close. I am able to get the car to start but only for two seconds. Still have the anti theft light on

How you fixed it mines like that now

I found the engine and trans on ebay for $11,000 with 31,000 miles pulled out of a 2013 Camaro

Ngl I’m hammered and do t fully understand what you are talking about. The swap was ruff but super doable

I am not positive but I believe the chassis is the exact same. I believe ZL1s have coolant lines running to the diff and the diff on a zl1 is bigger and doesnt fit quite right.

@@connormckenzie5648 I see thx for the information!

11k

A little over 18k. I just came out with a price breakdown video on it!

It was one of my greatest experiences!

I found it on eBay after about a month of searching and decided to pick it up myself because of how expensive shipping cost are and I didnt want to wait 4 weeks for it to be delivered.

Yes

I got the he engine and trans together out of a 2013 Camaro SS for I think for $11,000.

@@connormckenzie5648 are you in the New England area?

You coulda just went and bought a SS

Whats the fun in that. Doing the swap was way cheaper than college, I learned a lot and now drive a car that I love!

Im from Jersey.

Yes

My friend has a 2016 STI and Ive been telling him to get one but I never thought about getting one for myself because I wasn't boosted.

I ended up buying the engine and trans together for 11k with 31k miles on ebay. I would hold off LS3 swapping until I figure everything out and then can help you each step of the way, these computers are definitely causing some problems.

2011

The rear is all v6 stock but I just know I will be snapping an axel in a future video

@@connormckenzie5648 lol I been daily driving my swap goin on 2 years n tranny only thing burnt out on me

Just realizing this now

I finished with the dash harness and have the interior back together but am having some problems with the ECU accepting the new vin and getting my old key programmed to new BCM. I have part 3 almost done but would live to include the engine starting. Will be out soon tho!

@@connormckenzie5648 i give you alot of credit!! i know this swap aint easy,,nice work so far 👍