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Is it possible? Take a look everyone

I was wondering if I would be able to put a LS1 and a 6 speed tranny with 2000 trans am rear end all on a 88 camaro. I know it will take lots of work but is it possible, not really sure my 88 right now is a v6 with a auto , really looking to transform it into a bad ass machine so when i race they dont know what the fuck to say. So I ask again is it possible
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Is it possible? Yes.

Will it be expensive? Very.

Time consuming? OH yes.

Pain in the Ass? Definately.
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wow, lol I knew all that but... would there have to be special mods to be done is what I was trying to get accross.
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you might be better off going with an LT1 setup , from what I understand besides wiring it should almost be a bolt in. The newer rear axle is about 2 inches wider I believe so the wheels will stick out a little bit which looks pretty cool imo . I have 2 inch spacers on my z and it looks awesome .
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If ya want a badass race machine, I woudln't think about using a stock LS1 F-bod rear. The 10 bolt is weak especially once ya get it on some sticky tires. I'd personally recommend going with a 12 bolt or a 9".
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yeah thats a good idea , these 10 bolts are pretty week , getting ready to give this car its second rebuild , gonna throw some 3.73's in it this time muahaha
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Here is the company you need to contact!
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They have everything you need to do a full conversion. Junk the rear-end, it's worthless!
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Re: Is it possible? Take a look everyone

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I was wondering if I would be able to put a LS1 and a 6 speed tranny with 2000 trans am rear end all on a 88 camaro. I know it will take lots of work but is it possible, not really sure my 88 right now is a v6 with a auto , really looking to transform it into a bad ass machine so when i race they dont know what the fuck to say. So I ask again is it possible
triplerc,
Pick up the November 2003 issue of Chevy High Performance. On pg. 54 they have an LS1 into third gen swap. It has a good overview of everything involved. They got most of the info from www.thirdgenresource.com
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yeah thats a good idea , these 10 bolts are pretty week , getting ready to give this car its second rebuild , gonna throw some 3.73's in it this time muahaha
You be sure to tell me when you throw those 373's in Justin!
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