LS1, LS2 or..........for my 68 Camaro? - Lateral-g Forums

Moabdude · #1 12-09-2011, 02:27 PM

I am considering an LS engine. I like the injection motors and the fuel efficiency of them. Gas is almost $ 10,-/gallon over here.

I see LS1 with 4L60 combo's for as low as $3000,- om Craigslist.
What is the difference between the Corvette and Camaro LS1.

What would you recommend for my 68 Camaro? LS1, LS2 or other?
What things are important to know for the transplant?

Simmo · #2 12-09-2011, 04:11 PM

Hey there. Non US too here, but lucky enough to have a lot of LS's around courtesy of GM Australia.

There is a lot of subtle differences, intakes, power ratings etc but if you plan to modify they're pretty insignificant.

One could write a book on your questions - if fact someone has. Jump on Amazon and get "How to build and modify GM LS Series Engines" J. Potak. They have heaps of other titles on swaps/mods as well.

Check out the Conversion/Hybrid section on ls1tech.com too.

Nice place of the world you are

Moabdude · #3 12-12-2011, 10:29 AM

Thanks Simmo,
I checked LS1tech.com but not the answers to my questions.

Are there any others with suggestions?
LS1 or LS2?

**Rybar** · #4 12-12-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Moabdude

I am considering an LS engine. I like the injection motors and the fuel efficiency of them. Gas is almost $ 10,-/gallon over here.

I see LS1 with 4L60 combo's for as low as $3000,- om Craigslist.
What is the difference between the Corvette and Camaro LS1.

What would you recommend for my 68 Camaro? LS1, LS2 or other?
What things are important to know for the transplant?

I'll try to answer some questions, not sure on efficiency but larger cubed LS2 should be a little better in the TQ dept. But could use a little more fuel can't be all that much though. Are you planning on leaving the motor stock or changing the cam, heads or anything else?

Corvette and Camaro LS1's have different accessory drives and oil pans from the factory.

The main thing to know to transplant an LS into your car is finding a set of motor mounts, headers, oil pan and stand alone computer/wire harness that all works together in your car. There are now numerous companies making these parts so start researching and see what fits your budget.

randy · #5 12-12-2011, 07:08 PM

what would be good book to read about LS engines and the best LS combo?

Ron in SoCal · #6 12-13-2011, 07:51 AM

Hey Bram - LS1 or 2s, doesn't much matter if you can attain your performance goals and within budget. Heck, a 5.3 can be found here for $500 and with heads and a cam can make 475 fwhp! LS1s are considered Gen 3 and LS2s Gen 4 architecture. Both are well supported by the aftermarket.

A good place to start is the stickies on PT:
http://www.pro-touring.com/forumdisp...-The-LSX-Forum

Also poke around on LS1tech.com. There's great info there! My personal choice would be a LS2 for the cubes with a throw some L92 heads and a cam and see 500hp+ all day long.

One thing to add to Rybar's comment is fuel system mods. There's lots of options there as well!

John510 · #7 12-15-2011, 12:26 AM

LS1 is already 10 years old. Wired throttle. (Some people like this)

LS2 will give you drive by wire. Only difference between camaro and corvette engine is the front accessory setup and oilpan. Internally they are the same.

But yeah the drive by wire is the way to go. That being said you should save more $$$$ and go LS3. 6.2 vs 6.0 More torque and a tad more power.

All LS will install pretty much the same. No matter what LS engine you go with you will need all the swap parts like mounts, ECM, driveshaft, harness, oil pan that clears frame, front drive, etc. Those are the parts that add up quick.

It all really comes down to how much you want to spend.

6D9 Matt · #8 12-15-2011, 12:47 PM

Would $8-10k get you a turnkey LS3 setup for a 67-69 Camaro? Im hoping to go LS3 eventually... or maybe LS2 if I dont have the money for LS3.

**Bryan O** · #9 12-17-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 6D9 Matt

Would $8-10k get you a turnkey LS3 setup for a 67-69 Camaro? Im hoping to go LS3 eventually... or maybe LS2 if I dont have the money for LS3.

http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/l...ck-v-8-470-hp/

http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/p...d8-480-HP.html

John510 · #10 12-17-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 6D9 Matt

Would $8-10k get you a turnkey LS3 setup for a 67-69 Camaro? Im hoping to go LS3 eventually... or maybe LS2 if I dont have the money for LS3.

I found a brand new LS3 crate on LS1 tech for 5K. Stainless headers are 1100, driveshaft 300, mounts are cheap, harness/pcm tune/and dbw parts were 800 from PSI

Search LS1 tech everyday and new crate motors show up every now and then for cheap.