Surprisingly NOT DIFFICULT engine removal! CAMARO V6 to V8 CONVERSION
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- čas přidán 5. 02. 2021
- Trucking along on the V6 to V8 conversion in my 2002 Camaro. I really don't understand all the people saying it's not worth the effort to swap. This is one of the smoothest drivetrain pulls I've done, no special tools, no fancy equipment, jack stands, an engine hoist, and a dolly, all readily available for under $250 total.
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Just dropped my blown LS1 out today using this video as most of my guide. Don’t think I would’ve had the confidence to do it without it as it was my very first engine removal. Went pretty smooth too! Keep up the great work!
Glad it helped!
How did it go? I’m working on doing the same exact thing right now
Definitely made this look easy! Waiting to swap my V6 may have to try this out when my time comes
I really expected it to be a pain to get lined up and in place but between the dolly making it easy to move the engine and transmission, and the hoist being nice and stable, it really did go very smoothly.
I don’t know if your ever going to see this but you saved my butt.
I bought a very solid body but really high mileage 1996 RS
317k miles!
Well the ol 3800 finally kicked the bucket last winter and I was considering just scraping it and eating the loss. But your video convinced me to wedge a lt1 like it always deserved in it.
So thank you for giving me the courage to let a tired old camaro live again.
Glad my video inspired you!! I'm sure you can get it swappped and keep that camaro on the road for another 317k miles!! Good luck with it!
I have a 94 Z28 that needs a complete refreshing, but the good news is that it only has 140k on the odometer. It has basically been off of the street for the last ten years, and hasn't been driven. Thos is the year I will be able to afford the work to get done.
I had a heart attack, and getting some of the work done on my own would be kinna' tough. You made pulling that old 350 look easy! I was impressed!
Sounds like a fun project! I hope it goes well! Thank you!
F Body engine pulling practice...I like it😊
You made that look easy! Great job.
Bingo!!! Thanks Glenn, I'll have it down to a science for the next round of upgrades on your car!
This is epic bro! Your step by step and your thought process walkthrough makes this the best drop vid ever! You da man!
I appreciate that!
Have blown head gaskets on my 94 Camaro really makes me want to do a swap! Awesome video
Hope you get it fixed! Or Swapped! Thanks!
I’m proud of you for doing it by yourself keep up the great work
Thank you!
My my bought a 97 base camaro from a neighbor for $2k last summer that hadn't run for 13 years with 130k miles on the clock. The engine needed a crank position sensor and a fuel pump. Ran awesome after that, but something broke a month later and now has scary noises in the bottom end. Thinking of pulling and rebuilding or replacing. The car is immaculate. Convertible, red, no rust, clean interior, so seems like the perfect candidate for a replacement rather than scrap or parting it out.
Sounds like that car is nice enough to be worth replacing the engine! Or even upgrading. Tons of options available, I've even heard of a few people swapping the new LT engines into the third gen f-bodies now.
@@MohawkMotors yeah that's the debate. If I could pick up a decent used engine, and pay someone to swap it in, I wouldn't hesitate. Even another $2k would only put us $5k into this thing adding up purchase, initial repair, new wheels and tires, and an engine? And then we have a fun car? I don't know how much an LT would cost to swap in. Hopefully I can find someone in Rochester area to do it.
Your video warms my heart and confidence Since I just rescued a non running 95 Z28. I have all the equipment you have in your shop to do it! I did this job before in 1993 when i was a GM tech, with a Electric lift, on a new firebird. thanks for a great how to do video⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Right on! Thanks for the kind words! Hope you get it back on the road!!
DAMN I never seen an engine removal like that. Thank you for sharing. Awesome job dude 👏👏👏
My first time doing one this way! Glad to share, hopefully it helps some other folks who don't have access to a lift!
GREAT video bro!! The engine in my 2001 Catfish bought the farm today, and I was considering scraping the thing. But after watching your video, I think I might take on the project of swapping the engine and saving it!! So THANKS FOR POSTING!!!
Thank you! Save it!!!!!
Yeah, I just bought a catfish 2002, 96k miles. One owner, old lady . Not sure if she took care of it mechanically? BUT she washes, garaged, and kept the interior absolutely mint. Sadly it is slow 🐌 shifting on gear 1 - 2 - 3 😢, and it went limp at 25mph on a hill from a complete stop, I think it was limp , service engine light 😂. I paid 4 grand for it, I am hoping its a shift selonoid repair, but maybe tranny is going. I have a camaro 2ss 2015 manual, this is just a winter car for now, driving around town, I fear the highway now. Lol. But maybe 🤔 it needs a v8 swap, it's really pretty, paint is great for a 22 year old car
Thanks for making this video. Looking to do the same with my 2000 firebird 👍
No problem 👍 hope it goes smoothly for you!! Definitely worth the effort in my opinion!
And congratulations on the pull. That's a super big accomplishment. 🤟🤟🤟
Thanks Geoff! Saw your other comment about the transmission also, had a change of plans, it made more sense to bite the bullet and get the T56 now, I explain in more detail in the next video coming this week.
If I could find this car for cheap, and have a garage, I'd definitely do this. Having a structured settlement sucks. But, this isn't about me. You made this look like a cake walk.
Thanks Jonathan! Appreciate you watching and commenting!
When I watch I can see you thinking, that made me subscribe. Keep up the engineering bro. Much respect.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the SUB. Trying to actually show the process.
Thanks for making this video my wiring harness when bad in my car. The intro really answered my question if the wiring was engine and interior and it’s not!
Glad it helped!
how do you get the driver side disconnected the conntor with the post tin the middle?@@MohawkMotors
Great video, bout to do this next week
Thanks! Good luck!
Im about to buy a 3.4 v6. I have a lm7 383 I want to swap in. The timing of this video is perfect
Good luck! Hope it goes smoothly!
You've got a lot of Jay Leno similarities in your speech and general body language. That's kinda cool. Also this helps with me doing my LT1 build!
Thanks! Glad it helped!
Nice!! Thanks. Vety good video.
Thank you very much!
Nice Video!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Definitely have a new subscriber , great video! 👍🏽
Can I have that old set up lol
Thank you!! I really appreciate it! I already sold all the v6 parts that I took out
@@MohawkMotors Absolutely! And that’s alright, do you have the V8 in and running?
@@abramdelao8713 sure do!!
This is gold right here! Thank you for posting such an informative video
No problem, glad it helped!
Very thorough, thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks awesome video you explained everything grate
Thank you! Glad it helped!
Yeah.. that looks easy. Winking smile 😊
lol
Exelnt work master
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
Nice!! 👍
Thanks!
Just bought a 2002 v6. 3.8 camaro, interior is mint and original, Monterrey maroon paint is great. But it seems to have transmission issues?? I didn't pay much, i hope to swap it some day. Its got a great body, paint , and interior. One ownee 97k miles, it was a old lady and she garaged it, non smoker, back seats are untouched
That's awesome! Sounds like a really nice car!
Awsome job! What did you end up putting in it?
Aluminum 5.3, LM4
good shit!
Thank you!
Nice
Thanks
Awesome video I have a 1995 Camaro 3.4 v6 manual and I’m thinking of LS swapping it but I’m not sure what engine would fit in it and if it would fit onto the stock motor mounts also what type of transmission would I have to get if you have any tips I’ll appreciate the help.
Thank you! Any of the ls style engines will fit, they're all the same size. Tons of aftermarket support for the swap you're talking about, lots of good videos on youtube and info in the forums as well. Would have multiple transmission options too. I recommend doing your research, youtube and forums will be great resources for you, come up with a plan that fits your budget, what engine, what transmission, and how you want to run them and make them fit. Then stick to your plan.
thanks for the vid convinced me to do it to a firebird
That's awesome!!! Good luck!!
What engine did you swap it for? What all did you have to do to make it work?
Also I’m from the Mohawk valley
Nice!
when you called me team i subbed.
I appreciate it!
Those engines are sooo good and reliable, it makes me sad
It went to a good home, a guy bought it to build a supercharged engine for his firebird.
It looks pretty simple and something I would love to do, but sadly I have limited room so I will have to pull the engine out from the top.
Oy, out the top is a PAIN! Good luck!!! Hope it goes as smoothly as possible!
@@MohawkMotors thanks, hopefully it will be smooth
@@MohawkMotors Why is it a pain to pull it from the top? Does the engine weigh alot more? Great video!
@@simri7474 2/3 of the engine is under the cowl so you have to get it wayyyyyy forward and then tip it nearly vertical to get it out.
It's also a pain to get all the bellhousing bolts out with the engine and trans still in the car
Not sure if you have done this already or not, but going in and out the bottom is 100% the way to go with these F-bodies.
got a 2001 3.8L v6 camaro bout a yr ago and she still running strong , debating on what motor and trans i want to drop in it though once she blows 🤔 great vid btw
Thank you! If you can find a donor, wouldn't be hard to convert to LS
Thanks a lot for the help bro.,. I have a 02 z28 my engine need to come out. Quick question. Can you make some of the tools I will be needing. Before project
You'll need a set of metric wrenches and a set of metric sockets, push lock fuel line disconnect tool, a pocket screwdriver will help with the electrical connectors, some pliers for the spring clamps on the coolant hoses, a dolly of some kind will help you move the engine and transmission around once it's out. And something to lift the car with, either an engine hoist like I used or a two post lift would work even better. That's pretty much it, no special tools needed.
@@MohawkMotors Thanks a lot bro, you are very helpful and encouraging. Going get everything ready, because my car come back like it never left this summer.
Badass thank u
Thank you for watching!
If you're puttin a Corvette 5.7 in a 2000 Z28 can u use the same engine mounts and wiring harness or no?
I believe the corvette uses different engine mounts. If the corvette is a 2000 also the wiring harness would work but it won't fit like a factory harness, you may need to lengthen and shorten pieces of it, also may need to change some connectors.
I have a question with the wiring harness, if you have a stand alone harness where do you tie in to the power at in an fbody?
IT depends on which standalone you are using. When I was using the GM pcm as a standalone I tied it directly into the factory pcm power supply wires from the fuse/relay box. When I used the Holley PCM it gets connected directly to battery power and and ignition power. I used the factory ignition power for that also. Most standalone pcm's and harnesses require at least one battery power and usually 1 or more switched power sources, there are lot's of ways to provide switched power and battery power so it's really up to you how you would like to do it.
Question: does the pcm and wires from a v8 hook back into the connectors of a v6 body and work ? I am thinking about getting a v6 Camaro and put my v8 engine into it.
If you got an original pcm and harness for a V8 ls1 car that is the same year as your v6 swap car, MOST of the connectors would connect into the car and work, but not all of them. The V8 ls1 cars usually were higher optioned than the V6 cars so you would have to try to get a V6 car with as many of the same options as the car your donor harness and pcm cam out of for it to all work.
Did you use your controller arms and shocks from your old k member for your new one?
yes, I used the stock control arms and shocks/struts
I just bought a 99 z28
nice! Congrats!
You are encouraging me to do it myself
You can do it!!!
Hey finally figured out the engine mount situation but now I’m running a 5.3 ls with a ls3 intake manifold what are the other lines running up with the fuel line is that a return can I just run one solid line to the intake manifold?
one is a return and one is for the evap recirculation into the engine. There are a couple different ways to run a single line fuel system, you need somewhere in the system to regulate fuel pressure. They make sending units with the regulator in the tank, those only need a supply line run to the engine. They also make fuel filters with regulators built in those you just run supply to the filter, then regulated supply to the engine and return from the filter to the tank.
There are other ways too. It just depends on how you are going to regulate your pressure. The factory setup on your camaro had the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail, so it needed the return line back to the tank for the excess fuel.
Well from what I understand they want 60 psi the intake manifold I’m running doesn’t have a return on the other side of it the other fuel rail but people say you can do the filter with the return style
Quick question what did you do with the frame. I need to try and figure out how to get rid of mine.
You mean the V6 crossmember? I just took it to the scrap yard.
nice . i just bought a 2000 silverado w 1 6.0 4l80 ..just watching a buncha vids and learning first ,,witch tranny you use
Nice! Thanks for watching! I'm using a T56 out of a 2001 Camaro. Easy bolt in.
@@MohawkMotors I'm worried ima need a drive shaft too ... wanted talk somone that used the 4l80 e .. I have a v6 w a t5 5 speed i dont think will hold the 6.0 I know it's missing a bell housing bolt
Yeah, the T5 probably isn't the best choice, it's not really up to the task of a 6.0.
@@MohawkMotors really ty for the info ya everything iv read says the 4l80 e is beast mode I might just keep it and have a drive shaft made
Awesome video, quick question can a 3.8l v6 or a 5.3l v8 GM engine fit on the buick lacrosse 2010 want to swap 3.6l v6 to a 3.8l v6
The V6 cars and SUV's really aren't something I know a lot about. That said I did a quick google search and it does look like people have swapped both the 3.8 V6 and LS4 V8 into the buick lacrosse so it's definitely possible!!
@@MohawkMotors Thank you I really appreciate it.
@@MohawkMotors so a ls4 can fit on like a 97 v6 camaro?
@@jayay4660 I would have to do some research, the LS4 is unique, it was designed for front wheel drive applications so it has a different bellhousing bolt pattern specific to the front wheel drive transmissions. The LS4 also doesn't have starter mounting provisions. Any other LS series engine would fit in a 97 camaro, you would just need the engine crossmember for an LS car, or motor mount adapters to match up to the stock engine crossmember.
Hey bud. I hope you will read this. Great job on the swap... I have an 88 Firebird 2.8 V6 that I want to upgrade to V8 (hopefully 350). Do you know where I can find everything I need? I would really appreciate your help. Thank man.
Tu upgrade your 3rd gen to a 350 small block I honestly don't know for sure as I haven't messed with that generation f-body. The obvious answer is to find a donor car, but if that isn't possible for you, I would do some research and find out exactly what's different between the v6 and v8 3rd gen f-body cars. Then you'll know what adapters if any that you need to find.
@@MohawkMotors Thank you for your reply. I found some engines online, but it looks like I'll need to gather adapters and such, even a new tranny. I am 2nd owner and my kids grew up in it. I just don't know if it's time to let it go. There aren't many more of it's kind.
If you are going to need adapters and thing, it may be worth your while to investigate an LS swap as well. In my area you can get a complete Ls for the same price as a good running 350 and if the adapters are pretty close in price you could have a substantially more powerful and reliable engine for the same money. If you want to keep it period correct disregard that though.
There are so many options and so many kits on the market now, there's really no limit to what you could do. I'm all for keeping the car alive, you just have to decide what's going to be the most worthwhile for you.
Good luck! I hope you get it swapped!!
👏👏
Coming soon buddy!!!!
great job! i have a 2000 camaro v6 and want to do an engine swap, not sure with what yet tho. what are you going to put in there?
I put an aluminum block 5.3 out of an 04 Envoy into it. Should be a lot of fun once I get it all finished up.
@@MohawkMotors thats what I was thinking of doing to mine, I want something different, not what everybody else is doing. keep me posted when your up and running, Im very interested how it all goes.
@@adam03110 I have a knocking ls1 if you want to buy it off me and rebuild it
Possibly, where are you located?
I'd swap a LZ9 3900 and twin-turbo it
Hey I got 98. Camaro got sbc 350 in how you get the motor bolt in the car
My experience the easiest way to get the engine in and out of these cars is by removing the engine k member and engine as a unit from the car.
Is there a updated video on the progress of this car?
Nevermind just found it
glad you found it, more to come in the spring!
I'm watching this as a how to for removing my blown 3.4 and swapping in a 3.4 with that being said do I need to remove the dash? I'm trying to avoid doing that as my center console is being held together with hopes and prayers.
You don't need to remove the dash. If it's an automatic transmission you don't need to mess with anything inside the car, if it's a manual transmission you will need to partially disassemble the center console to let the shifter come down out of the car with the transmission.
@MohawkMotors let's say my shift boot is already removed, cause it wasn't even there. What else do I need to remove?
What else I noticed was the throttle cables. How do I go about removing those
Throttle cables you pull the throttle to wide open with your hand, then turn the cable and slide it out the side of the throttle.
What dolly did you use for the motor? I need to swap a blown motor and this is probably how I’m gonna have to do it.
Just a cheap dolly I made out of some harbor freight casters and a couple 2x4 pieces. Good luck!
@@MohawkMotors thanks for the quick response! That's simple enough then! Great video by the way! SUPER helpful, and directly to the point.
Now, just to find a good running, somewhat low mile 3800s, but its so hard to come across one these days haha.
Did you have to change the pcm from A4 to M4? Thinking about Manuel swapping my z28.
I have a v8 already just wanting to switch from automatic to manuel
Yes you would need to change the pcm from electronic automatic to manual transmission or it will look for the signal from the range selector and prevent starting.
@@MohawkMotors awesome thank you! Do you possibly have a video doing it? I can’t seem to find any on CZcams.
unfortunately I don't but there are a lot of channels on youtube with very good how to videos on making changes in HP Tuners. Goat Rope Garage is a good one, he's super knowledgeable, I actually learned a lot from him and his videos.
Did u put the same thermostat housing from the v6 on the v8 engine?
No different water pump and different thermostat housing.
@@MohawkMotors will u ship the v6 thermostat housing to me if u have it or can get it....I really need it...mines is cracked..coolant sparys out..hard to find that part
I don't have it any more, sorry man
I have a question, how hard will it be to swap my v6 1999 Pontiac firebird to a 5.3 v8
Wouldn't be that hard, just gather up all the v8 pieces you need
Is the 3.8 K member the same as the V8 k member ? 93-97 Camaro ?
I don't think so
@@MohawkMotors i will see when i do the SWAP 💪🤩
Do you have a “step by step” guide on how to remove the engine from the car ??
No I don't, trickiest part is lifting the car off the k-member and engine. Everything else is like pulling any other engine, disconnect all the electrical connections, cooling lines, fuel lines, and whatever else, then remove the engine.
When is the next video
On this project, probably not until the track opens in the spring
dude one of the best
Thanks Man!!! Did you get your truck that wouldn't turn over figured out?
@@MohawkMotors i sold it as is id 20 below here so i didnt wanna mess wit it
@@MohawkMotors i got 2000 sierra running like a top heat blowing cool
man I don't blame you, 20 below is way below when I want to be outside! Try flushing the heater core, pull the hoses off the water pump and run a garden hose through it until the water runs clear. Clogged up heater core is very common in trucks that old. If that doesn't help check the mode door (I haven't made a video on this but there are a bunch of them) and make sure the actuator is moving it from cool to heat.
Would you do this again ???
Yes. It's really not very difficult to get the V6 out and then install the V8. With the substantial price difference between an original V8 car and a V6 car. It's well worth the swap in my opinion. I think next time though I will order a harness and ecu from an original V8 car and that would make the swap even easier.
I may be the only one here who wants to swap *to* a 3800...
I've seen a few people swap in the supercharged 3800's
@@MohawkMotors honestly, I'd keep my 3.4 if I could find parts. This car is never gonna go over 80 :P
How long did it take to pull it?
About 2 hours total.
I have 1 question how long does this swap take?
It depends on a lot of things. If you're really knowledgeable and do your homework ahead of time and have all the parts gathered up, you could probably do it over the weekend. If you don't know a whole lot about the differences between the v6 and v8 cars or you don't have all the parts together, or your just not super mechanically inclined it could take months
Do u still have that engine
No sold it
What did you do with the exhaust?
The stock exhaust? I sold the catalytic converter and scrapped the rest.
@@MohawkMotors did the exhaust interfere when dropping the frame?
it's not in the way, but it is bolted to the transmission and the engine, so you'll need to disconnect it in both places in order to lower the engine and transmission down.
You selling that v6?
Already sold it
Need some help here I have a 1999 z 28 Camaro I have spoken to summit and other companies what engine mounts do I need to put a 5.3 in the car it was originally a 5.7 I bought clam shell mounts for the clip side what mounts do I need for the engine side no one can give me a straight answer factory clip not a tube
If the car had the 5.7 ls1 in it, you can just use the original mounts for the 5.3. The mounting bosses on the engine block of the 5.7ls1 and the 5.3 truck engine are the same.
What brand are the clamshell mounts you bought? There are literally dozens of companies making all different types and sizes of mounts. Your best bet is probably to contact whoever made the clamshells you bought to get the other side of the mount.
I bought the clamshell mounts off summit they are made by hooker they are pre drilled for the polyurethane bushings for the clip on the z28 so I just need the engine side mount
If you could help me out with part numbers and shit that would cool
@Anthony carrieri I just looked on summit really quick for the mounts you describe, they look like a factory replacement clamshell, do the factory engine side mounts not fit? If I were you I would call Hooker directly with the part number of the clamshells you have, and ask them what engine side mount they are meant to work with.
On the phone now and hooker is owned by Holley if I’m correct hopefully they have enough information on there product cause I have called twice down with no answers lol thanks for the answer and the help great videos by the way!
I’m looking for someone to do engine work
Where are you located?
Why cannot take engine from top?
IT can be done from the top, but it's much more difficult. About 2/3 of the engine sits back under the cowl which isn't removable so you would need to move the engine quite a way forward before you would be able to lift it up.
Oh smit
Thanks for watching!
If I could go back to the 1980’s I’d start videotaping repairs while I was at work,then I’d have a million hrs or more of wrenching to share, and get paid yrs later for work I did in my 20’s..oh well !!! Now a days all this stuff is just bla bla rinse and repeat on a million other channels..
If only we could go back in time
98 v6 automata lt1 t56 cserélhetö pedàl sor müszerfal szükséges
igen, szüksége lenne a fék/tengelykapcsoló pedál szerelvényre, a tengelykapcsoló főhengerére, a középkonzolra, a sebességváltó kereszttartóra, a lendkerékre, a kuplungra és nyilván a sebességváltóra. És valószínűleg néhány apró darab, amit elfelejtettem
Wouldn't it be easier to just lift it up from the top
It can be done that way, but the engine itself is so far back under the cowl it makes it very difficult to lift it off the mounts and then slide it out from under the cowl.
How much for you to do this to my 99 v6 Camaro?😂
Shoot me an email and we can talk about it, but unless the car has A LOT of sentimental or other value to you, it's more than the car is worth.
Dang. The engine or the swap lol?
The swap lol. Engines are relatively inexpensive, time is expensive, and swaps take a lot of time.
How many hours to get the engine out
About 2 hours my first time. I bet doing it again I could have it out in about an hour.
Really? I did my clutch last year and spent like 2 hours getting one bellhousing bolt out. Hope my swap goes this smooth.
I pulled the engine and transmission together, I think that makes it a lot faster than trying to remove just the transmission. The transmission tunnel is so tight to the bellhousing I bet it would be a HUGE pain to try to remove only the transmission.
Running an engine in a close garage… Not a good idea
Fortunately the 20 seconds of running wasn't long enough to do any long term damage.
sell me the engine please
If you're close enough to come pick it up I would be happy to sell you an engine.
Can I drive an well he learned from his dad
Turbo anyone
Just trying to help out an no disrespect intended
I'm not sure what you're trying to say?
You need to plan out your schedule better ,and your videos would be more interesting,plus having a second person in the video would also give you some better content,instead of the blank expressions you keep getting..
Thanks for the tip
You done very especially doing that all by yourself.Great job
The v6 sounds like the new Ford trucks...SHIT. video music is to loud and overpowering.
Thanks for watching and for the constructive criticism! Always looking to make my videos better so I appreciate the input!
Why not just buy a SS lol..😂 too much effort,as you’ve got to replace everything,and then the car isn’t worth as much as a SS ..
Because by the time I was finished, I had less than half the price of buying an SS invested in it, and I'm not concerned with resale value.