V6 to V8 Camaro Swap Cost Breakdown: How Much I REALLY Spent!

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In this revealing video, I'm pulling back the curtain on the true cost of my V6 to V8 Camaro swap project. If you've ever wondered what it takes to upgrade your Camaro's engine, you won't want to miss this detailed breakdown. From parts and labor to unexpected expenses, I'm sharing the nitty-gritty details so you can plan your own Camaro transformation more accurately. Join me as I lay it all out on the table, providing valuable insights into the financial side of a major automotive upgrade. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more valuable content like this! 💰🚗💨

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@CraigK5thGen Год назад

Big ups for the effort and success in pulling this off! That said, probably never going to be able to get the $ back out of it by selling it so I hope you truly enjoy it!

@connormckenzie5648 Год назад

It’s about the smiles per miles 😏

@billybobbob3003 10 месяцев назад

@@connormckenzie5648 IT COSTED ALOT! LOL

@neurosis333 9 месяцев назад

It must have been an education mod@@billybobbob3003

@justinmuscle 4 месяца назад

And still cheaper than a used ss this is a great idea especially if you are mechanically inclined

@connormckenzie5648 4 месяца назад

It was the most fun project I have ever done in my life!

@about823jews 15 дней назад

I can get a used ss for 13-22k depending on miles. There's one for 15k with upgrades and it's a 2ss rs model with only 68k miles lol. Idk how this build was cheaper than a ss. Also most 2ss in my area come already slightly upgraded. One has a zl1 OEM body kit and blower for only 22k it's crazy.

@ToxicGlitch 10 месяцев назад

Bro just gave me hope 😆 🤣 definitely following after this

@connormckenzie5648 10 месяцев назад

You got this!

@AARSB1 6 месяцев назад

Lotta critics out there great job, great effort great finish how many people can say they can do that and actually finish it and drive down the road. It’s not about the money its about building your own rod and driving it. Cheers man.

@connormckenzie5648 6 месяцев назад

I’m happy someone out there gets it 🤝

@TruckandTravel Год назад

Nice break down. After all that work and money, would you go this route again or just buy a V8 Camaro? The dash wiring harness sounds like a nightmare. Good job with the car 👍

@connormckenzie5648 Год назад

Oh, I'd totally do it all over again! The satisfaction and the know-how I gained from this project totally beat dealing with that crazy dash wiring. Don't get me wrong, pulling a V8 Camaro off the lot would be sweet, but this was a ride worth every wrench turn.

@RichardBerry-f9k Год назад

Awesome break down!

@connormckenzie5648 Год назад

Thank you very much

@1969camaro 6 месяцев назад

I mean being a Camaro guy myself I find it fun to make something the impossible to possible is always be positive on every time you create or build something doesn’t matter how much money you got in the car it’s about how you built it and you did it on your own yes you can buy an SS Camaro today for probably around 10 to 15 K depending on mileage and condition but otherwise I think you broke even and it is a good looking Camaro good job🤙🏻🤙🏻 it’s a win-win and trophy for you bud

@connormckenzie5648 6 месяцев назад

I could not have said that any better. Thank you.

@VincentFisher-e8b 10 месяцев назад

I 'm thinking about about doing the same thing you did only exception i want to go with a 5.3 since they're more plentiful and cheap and make good horsepower if you throw the right go fast parts at them .Another added bonus is V6 camaros are pretty cheap to get . Also 5.3s burn regular fuel .

@connormckenzie5648 10 месяцев назад

I want to cummins swap a camaro

@wigletron2846 7 месяцев назад

@@connormckenzie5648it's been done. There's videos on youtube.

@nickolaskitterman2089 2 дня назад

i got a 2014 and i really wanna do something with it

@XxXNyMpHoXxX 11 месяцев назад

Think it would have been cheaper to get an SS from the getgo and avoid building this off a v6 base. nonethless, great job on your build.

@connormckenzie5648 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, it was fun project for sure

@2urbocharger Месяц назад

There’s always hope. Do a 6th gen next.

@sebbonxxsebbon6824 11 месяцев назад

If you were going to build a car it makes sense to start with a V-6 model. If you want almost stock then start with a V-8.

@connormckenzie5648 8 месяцев назад

yeah I agree

@cali_scruff1697 11 месяцев назад

Very impressive

@connormckenzie5648 11 месяцев назад

I thought you said very impulsive and I’m like, yeah it was. But yes, I’m impressed with myself too on this one

@Camsheguycoca21 Год назад

First guys I’ve seen that’s done it without having to do alot more than you had to do definitely love this and wanna do this would love to chat a little more if possible

@connormckenzie5648 Год назад

I definitely could have don’t it for around 5 grand but I wanted to replace old parts with new ones and I made a lot of mistakes. But in the end I could not be more happy.

@brysc.062_5 9 месяцев назад

If you can go down the list rq of how to install it would help a lot

@connormckenzie5648 9 месяцев назад

This is a great idea. I’ve been struggling to come up with video ideas that I can afford

@brysc.062_5 8 месяцев назад

@@connormckenzie5648 my 3.6 just went in my 2011 Camaro Me and my dad would appreciate it 💪🏽

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

message me on insta @Connor.Michael.McKenzie I don't get the notification when someone replies to a comment and can take some time to get to.

@superiorpickle2776 18 дней назад

So did the trans lines all bolt right up

@IISimpleII 9 месяцев назад

You should get the SS grill with the envelope slot

@connormckenzie5648 9 месяцев назад

I was thinking about that.

@bignip2000 9 месяцев назад

Naw, leave it a sleeper. 😂😂😂@@connormckenzie5648

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

Bout to throw some i4 Turbo badges on it. Really confuse some people.

@IISimpleII 7 месяцев назад

@@connormckenzie5648 sleeper

@bgthemighty6714 2 месяца назад

The simple beauty of pulling off a complete engine and transmission swap but doesn’t know what the brake booster vacuum hose does. Priceless.

@connormckenzie5648 2 месяца назад

That’s what it’s called?!?!!!!

@jasonrios1324 Месяц назад

Gotta learn somehow. At least he did it!

@emmanueltonche6579 3 месяца назад

hey man i was curious about the vin matching for the ecm tcm and bcm did you just flash a matching vin for all 3 parts I am mainly asking because Powertrain Swaps Solutions now makes a 10 speed swap kit and just like the 5th Gen Camaro it needs to match the cars existing vin as a requirement for everything to work wanna do something similar to my v6

@connormckenzie5648 2 месяца назад

I had a donor car to swap out all of the computers but when that didnt work I used HP Tuners to deleted the VATS which solved my mismatching vin situation.

@jeffreyveilleux1737 5 месяцев назад

The insurance company won't know its a V8.

@connormckenzie5648 5 месяцев назад

I’m still unsure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing

@TheirizarryfamilyGaming 9 месяцев назад

Spent alot could’ve got a v8 and sold the 6 but if you got low miles for sure it’s worth it

@connormckenzie5648 9 месяцев назад

The V6 engine blew so the car wasn’t worth that much and I found the LS3 and trans together with 32k miles

@TheirizarryfamilyGaming 9 месяцев назад

@@connormckenzie5648 oh yea 32 yeah for sure worth it

@JonOffgrid Год назад

👍😎 yeA it's hi for parts I doing a k3500;

@connormckenzie5648 Год назад

You better post a video about it

@Looney_Tuneznell 2 месяца назад

I’m a little confused did this whole process cost the same as a used 2013 ss camaro

@Looney_Tuneznell 2 месяца назад

But I appreciate you bro for keeping the real car enthusiasts alive great job bro

@connormckenzie5648 2 месяца назад

Yes

@ethanbrown8261 6 месяцев назад

So technically would this be a good guide for if I wanted to v8 swap a 7th gen into a 2.0?

@connormckenzie5648 6 месяцев назад

Im honestly not sure. I was lucky because 5th gen v6 and v8 camaros with no engine are basically the same down to the engine mounts. Im not sure if that's the case on the newer gens.

@about823jews 15 дней назад

@@connormckenzie5648wait so putting in a V8 into your v6 chassis is just a bolt on process you're saying?

@teamanomalous6037 11 месяцев назад

Did everything in the dash work fine like factory after swapping to the v8 harnesses and bcm ?

@connormckenzie5648 11 месяцев назад

Yes, windows, steering wheel controls, radio, blinkers, everything works. I do have a code saying sunroof not detected but my car doesnt have a sunroof. So im not concerned.

@teamanomalous6037 11 месяцев назад

@@connormckenzie5648 that’s awesome to hear, I know a lot of people on the forums main downsides where about not being able to have the interior working after a V6 to V8 swap. Glad to see there’s more swaps going on with success on getting everything working.

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

I swapped all the electronics from the donor car so I would have a working interior. Only problem is it says it cant detect sunroof but my car doesn't have a sunroof.

@Performance_Motorsports 3 месяца назад

Like to gain your help to Swap V6 in my GMC V6 LFX to same type motor you have in Maro

@connormckenzie5648 2 месяца назад

I would love to help. DM me on insta @connor.michael.mckenzie

@ralphcampa5237 2 месяца назад

I’m getting a 5.3 LS and I want a Camaro but just wanted to ask. If I get a V6 Camaro would that transmission on it already be able to fit the LS I want to put in it?

@PREZ_4 2 месяца назад

Going to have to get another transmission. I’m doing the same exact thing with the same exact engine for my Camaro

@connormckenzie5648 2 месяца назад

I don’t think so but I have no clue

@Drvm614 2 месяца назад

It's the cost of the car included in the breakdown?

@connormckenzie5648 2 месяца назад

Nope, just the swap

@alale923 3 месяца назад

I know nothing of properly doing an ls swap but couldnt you just swap in a truck LS for like $2k? I know u prolly wanted to go all out getting an ss but couldnt a super budget swap have gone this route?

@connormckenzie5648 2 месяца назад

I barley know anything about ls swapping if im being honest. But by swapping an ls from a Camaro you get the aluminum block and a low profile oil pan so it fits. besides that the engine is the same and you can definitely just throw on a low profile oil pan on an ls truck engine and throw that in the Camaro.

@123isaacg Год назад

nice! was expecting it to cost a little more

@connormckenzie5648 Год назад

Once I sell all the old parts I am going to make another video. Hoping to sell $4,000+ in parts

@Snead1k 11 месяцев назад

Nice swap! I’m looking to swap my 2016 Camaro soon😁 any suggestions?

@connormckenzie5648 11 месяцев назад

Get ready to spend more money than your planning to spend. Also make a video about it to help other people!

@Snead1k 11 месяцев назад

@@connormckenzie5648 that’s the plan! And I don’t mind spending the money for it, I’d rather build a beast than to buy one. More sentimental value that way

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

Im happy you get it

@JohnsonJohnson-ke6ve 4 месяца назад

How much would charge do somethin like this?

@connormckenzie5648 4 месяца назад

Like just labor wise probably around 5-6k

@baconslaughter127 8 месяцев назад

Hey question love the swap how doable do you think it is to do a full zl1 swap to a 5th gen v6 if you have a donor car with everything?

@connormckenzie5648 8 месяцев назад

Definitely doable. Its the same as a regular V8 engine swap except for the fact the rear dif on a ZL1 has coolant lines running to them. I would definitely use the ZL1 axles as I don't think the v6 ones would last very long with 580 HP going through them.

@healthycigarettes5088 7 месяцев назад

If can find a low mileage, intact but totaled ZL1, The ZL1 parts should simply bolt on the V6 chassis. @@connormckenzie5648

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

I haven't done any research on it but if v6's and v8's have the same chassis I cant imagine a zl1 having a different chassis.

@ChuckyBipolar 5 месяцев назад

How long did the swap take?

@connormckenzie5648 4 месяца назад

Like 23 months but it was mainly just waiting for parts to arrive

@XF4-b7r 26 дней назад

7k ?

@joshstaley7459 4 месяца назад

why did you need to swap the inside wiring harness?

@connormckenzie5648 4 месяца назад

I went from an auto trans to a manual. So when I installed the clutch pedal it needed to connect to the dash harness and the auto dash harness does not have that plug on it.

@jackiegregory6167 4 месяца назад

U could have just bought a ss for same money but good job

@connormckenzie5648 4 месяца назад

True

@Wildanimal864. 4 месяца назад

Could have bought a used SS for that.

@connormckenzie5648 4 месяца назад

You are about the 20th comment about this. Which makes me realize how many people just don’t get it. It’s okay but not everything is about money. Sorry you think that way 😔

@ThaG001 10 месяцев назад

Could have sold the car and bought factory V8 Camaro 🤣

@connormckenzie5648 9 месяцев назад

Thats so boring

@othawilliams6449 7 месяцев назад

Bro u crazy😭😭😭

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

Just wait until I turn a camaro into a mid engine car.

@ernestomcgrew8246 Год назад

Not goin to lie I’d sell the car for $7000 and get a new v8. If it were $15,000 cheaper I’d consider the engine swap lol

@connormckenzie5648 Год назад

I get that, the final product of having a V8 is really cool but the process of getting there was so much fun. Nothing was better than having some friends over, drinking beer and working on a car.

@Chewie374 5 месяцев назад

Dude. Should have bought a used motor. Gen 6 engine and transmission for 5k. You should have bought just a real SS for 12k

@connormckenzie5648 4 месяца назад

I did buy a used motor. But buying a used ss isn’t exactly riveting content. Sorry to disappoint but the memories I have from this project will last forever

@Chewie374 4 месяца назад

@@connormckenzie5648 you didn't disappoint. It's the experience that count. Right on. Are u planning on doing another swap?

@MoisesAguirre-uv4oy 3 месяца назад

Still cheaper than an SS tho

@connormckenzie5648 2 месяца назад

just barley!

@LueyVon 5 месяцев назад

Where did you get 5 quarts for $25😂

@connormckenzie5648 5 месяцев назад

AutoZone

@traynice9633 11 месяцев назад

You could of got a C6 corvette for the same price and engine

@connormckenzie5648 11 месяцев назад

Whats the fun in that

@kylelucas2203 7 месяцев назад

“Costed”

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

I’m illiterate

@FLYEAGLESFL 6 месяцев назад

Why not just buy another car

@connormckenzie5648 6 месяцев назад

Would you have watched a video of me buying a $20k car?

@monicarothbeck7393 5 месяцев назад

Ouch! your better off buying a BRAND NEW CAR.

@connormckenzie5648 5 месяцев назад

There is something about building your own car that's just better than a dealership.

@healthycigarettes5088 7 месяцев назад

So the options are: trade in the v6 camaro for a SS with more than 120000 miles for 15 grand OR get a intact but wrecked 2010 or newer low mileage SS which might cost the same 15 grand and strip both cars to the shell and install the SS into a V6 shell.

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

When you put it that way it seems like a waste of time. But I couldn't let an opportunity to V8 swap a car go to waste.

@healthycigarettes5088 5 месяцев назад

One side note is this type of swap will never be legal in California.

@CarGod 7 месяцев назад

It would have cost less to just go buy a V8 Camaro lol

@connormckenzie5648 6 месяцев назад

Its about the journey, not the destination.

@theballintruth3369 11 месяцев назад

Why not just buy one with a v8

@connormckenzie5648 11 месяцев назад

Buying a V8 Camaro doesn't teach you everything that I learned from doing the swap. Next project is to make a mid engine Camaro

@LegendaryBurnout 11 месяцев назад

Because if insurance ask, it’s still a v6👀😂

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

@trillvarr 6 месяцев назад

Bro scammed his self literally 😂 but if you got I guess it’s not a problem huh

@connormckenzie5648 6 месяцев назад

Learned something useful, the end product was cool and didnt drop a bag going to college. Worth it

@datz_nice_805 10 месяцев назад

Might as well just buy use v8 lol

@connormckenzie5648 10 месяцев назад

That wouldn't make for a good video tho!

@datz_nice_805 10 месяцев назад

I appreciate the video cuz now people know

@connormckenzie5648 7 месяцев назад

Agreed

@drufetti510 11 месяцев назад

Wondering if I can do this ls3 swap in a g8

@connormckenzie5648 11 месяцев назад

From what I understand you can LS swap anything. It would be extremely hard to get the oem electronics to work. Easiest method would be to have a stand alone