1969 Camaro Transforms From Big Block to Supercharged LT4 V8 at V8 Speed & Resto Shop

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This is the next chapter of the 1969 Camaro we modified in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all new Detroit Speed suspension, Forgeline Wheels, Baer Brakes, Toyo Tires, Holley EFI, and more go-fast and handling goodies. Here’s the original forum thread telling that part of the story:

LateralG: https://goo.gl/7DKBZj

And the video from that experience:

https://youtu.be/LlJ3yb0MqR8

Well, remember how we said that some cars are never finished, and are on a constant evolution to improve? WELL, this ‘69 is back in the shop for some upgrades once again!

This time, the owner wanted to change the personality of the car a bit and move from the angry 540 Big Block Chevy into an LT4 supercharged power plant for a more refined - but still powerful - driving experience.

We started the engine removal process by protecting the car with a Badass Fender Cover… which should be called a nose cone, to be honest.



We measured the spacing on the hood to fenders and valance for reference, and then removed the hood. All the engine fluids were drained, exhaust was disconnected, wiring harnesses disconnected… all the usual items required for engine removal. Out came the big Chevy engine.



Tyler experiences DejaVu on this car, recalling the first time the engine came out of the car before the big suspension overhaul!