11-11-2008, 04:48 AM | #1 |
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Question re LS7 replacement. Will dealer credit for LS3 engine?
I am going to order a 2SS and then drop the LS7 in. I am going to buy the crate motor and have the dealership in stall it and the cam like it says on the Ls7 pic page on the home page. What happens to the LS3. Does it get deducted from my overall cost or do I have to sell it? I am prepared to pay the 14k crate motor + cam + install fee, but i want to know about the LS3 and how this is going to be handled.
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What dealer would do that? It's not a dealer-option so it'd have to be handled between you and them - as would the LS3 disposal.
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I can't imagine and normal dealer will take the job of installing the LS7. Tom Henry (who tag ordered his 5th gen from) is looking into what will happen with crate motors.
Here's the Conversation we had with Mr. Henry (aka Little Weasel). Quote:
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11-11-2008, 07:41 PM | #5 |
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You eat it. Plain and simple. BTW the LS7 will cost you more than $14k. I get all my parts at cost + 10% and I can't even touch the LS7 for less than $14.5k. Bottom line is you'll need to try and sell your old LS3. Figure your LS3 will bring you less than what GM sells the LS3 for at their cost.
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You'll have to sell the LS3 by yourself.
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11-11-2008, 07:49 PM | #7 |
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you also need parts for the dry sump, and i also believe the LS3 engine controller isnt compatible with the ls7 either.
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11-11-2008, 09:17 PM | #8 |
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The question this all begs—why do you want to do this to a new Camaro?
If you have unlimited funds to do a swap and buy motors, then you might want to build a car from the ground up. Get a 1967 Camaro or get a used Corvette. They'll both be lighter than a new Camaro, so you'll get more benefit from the power. It's obvious that the goal of your swap isn't to make your car more functional. It is clearly about power. If you're going to have all of that power, then you should be able to enjoy the benefits. That's just my opinion. I'm not telling you to avoid the Camaro. I'm just wondering why you want to pour a small fortune into the 2010 Camaro rather than pouring it into an existing classic that is sure to continue increasing in value.
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11-11-2008, 09:37 PM | #9 |
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You could get the same power with a blower and it would cost about 1/3 the cost of an LS7.
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Because Joe Bobs chevrolet isnt first class car shop.
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Here is a great post by Radz that shows the potential complications of an LS9 crate motor swap. Largely, the same problems will exist. Quote:
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I'm glad Gm brought ls7 concept to SEMA, but i'd rather see cars I might have a chance on getting from the factory.I'd love to have a 427 camaro, but the ls3 can be knocking on 500 hp's door for a lot less cash.
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Well we already know what we are getting from the factory, so GM brought out something that can satisfy those who remain unsatisfied with available Horsepower. The LS3 can get to 500 with room to spare, but i think people that would go for the LS7 are looking for quite a bit more.
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11-12-2008, 09:31 AM | #14 |
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^ Hence the soon to be available LS9 crate motor.
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