69 Camaro Conv. - LS3 Transplant

[Jon69RagTop]

Hi Guys

It's been a solid car for the last 7 years, enjoying many miles on various cruises and Power Tours. The 383 stroker and Tremec 5-speed performed well, but I've had the LS bug for years now. Drivability, horsepower, reliability, gas mileage, etc., plus the fact I wanted Air Conditioning for the cruise home. Power Tours are great, but as some point you just want cool air and quiet surroundings. The time has come.

2009 Power Tour with daughter, priceless.

Stroker before the pull.

Thanks to Craigs List, the 383 is going to a new home.

I know, should have pulled front clip first, but I had to remove the motor quickly for the new buyer.


Removed old heater core, and took steel "bolt-in-plate" from Vintage Air package and decided to cut and weld into place for smoothing the firewall. I know many folks hide the lines underneath the fender well, but I decided to go this route. Just going to keep in simpler and use all the hard lines from my Vintage Air kit as they were engineered to by used. First time ever welding so this was a learning experience for me. I can say afterwards I know more now.



I'm much further along than the photos show, but will have to post more later. I hope you all enloy this as much as I've enjoyed reading all the posts from everyone elses builds. Feel free to ask any questions!

[70rs]

Very nice looking car! It looks like you are well on your way to being on the road again. Are you going to re use the Tremec?

[Jon69RagTop]

The tremec is sold to a buddy of mine, and the Ls3/T-56
going in came as a package from Regal Performance in Texas. They installed the Z06 cam, and claim I should have a great reving engine with approx. 500 hp at the flywheel.

[70rs]

Very nice! Please be sure and post up lot's of pictures of it going together.
That firewall looks great! No need to hide the lines, we all know they are there right?
I will be doing something close to that with one of the bulkheads from VA and it will be exposed too. I want easy access to it in case of any service issues.

[KPC67]

Very Nice It's cool to see you updating your car as you go, It keeps it fresh and exciting.

[awr68]

Great looking car and nice upgrade underway....thanks for sharing!!

[gearheads78]

Killer car already you will love the new setup. Ronnie is my neighbor about 1/2 mile away if you want me to put the motor in something and test it out for a little while before he sends it out.

[Jon69RagTop]

It's already in my garage, but thanks for the offer. They were great people to work with. Sent them my Autokrafters pan, Sanderson compressor and Kwik Performance bracket. The whole thing came crate ready.

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Nice looking car and nice goodies in that crate.
I do love the color combo on your car. Keep us posted.

[Bow Tie 67]

Did you do the long haul? You will love the new engine. nice project