2001 SLP SS LS7 Swap

by REVINKEVIN Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:45 pm

Hey. I have been working on my Camaro way more than my Laguna. I finally, after about 6 months, finished the transformation of my SS. I completely changed everything under the car. Complete UMI Suspension, Wilwood brakes, heavily breathed on LS7, TREMEC T56, 4” Mufflex exhaust, and Dana 60 rear end. Let me just say that these are the hardest cars to work on in your driveway. I will just post a couple of pictures. If people show interest I will post some more. Cheers.

by jerry46765 Mon Nov 09, 2020 1:27 am

Looks like a-lot of money spent. What ya building, street, drag, road course? Looks like a cool build. Post them up. Thanks -

by REVINKEVIN Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:44 am

It was some money, but much less than what I was originally looking at doing. About 5 years ago I really wanted the new Z28. That was until I saw it cost $76,000 with AC. That was a big hell no. I already had the LS7 because I had bought a lot of parts from a totaled Z06 Corvette to use on my 1970 Camaro. I sold the shell of that car with all the Ride Tech suspension and kept the engine, brakes, and transmission. The brakes and transmission are on my Laguna now. So I just had this engine sitting on my stand for about 6 years. I purchased my Camaro right when I had my big hell no moment, with 39,000 original miles, and used it as my daily driver. I guess that I looked at the engine and car to many times and one thing lead to another. I was on a very large job for over a year and I just started ordering parts. I had a 1998 Z28 6 speed 20 years ago and I loved that car. Everything since then I have always wanted to build one of these cars right. Well, I did. It weighs about 400lbs less than the newer Z28,it’s more aerodynamic, and has about 125 more horsepower. As for its intended purpose, it will be my daily driver again. In the urban dictionary it’s called a Hood Ferrari. by the way, I have an LS1 engine for sale: I’m broke ;-)

by Limey SE Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:08 pm

Got me interested lets see the Pics Brother

by REVINKEVIN Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:51 pm

Sounds great. Don’t mind if I do. Here are some pictures of the suspension and Dana 60 rear end. Coil overs and brakes as well.

by REVINKEVIN Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:04 pm

Here are some cool pictures of inside the engine. These are from the crank and rods. For a second I didn’t really know what I was looking at. After years of taking old engines apart I was kind of in awe of the workmenship. These engines are hand assembled and it still had all the markings from the assembly process. This is after 30,000 miles. I had all new bearings installed and the reluctor wheel changed to work with my computer. We used the titanium rods as well. They are around 450 grams. With the cam and springs along with the ported MSD intake, the redline is 7200 rpm.

by Limey SE Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:37 pm

Man I don't want to show anymore of my motor build after looking at that WOWSERS They didnt want an Once of confusion thats for sure

by g3chevy Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:00 am

Best damn "Hood Ferrari" I've ever seen. Can't wait to go for a ride in it.

by REVINKEVIN Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:14 am

You get to drive it.

by g3chevy Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:19 am

Heck yeah! Christmas comes early!

by Limey SE Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:39 pm

Dam thats Gonna be sick

by REVINKEVIN Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:29 pm

Thanks Limey. I just picked it up today. I am going to make a ridehieght adjustment to the rear and then the break in begins. 250 miles to get everything to wear in properly, and then, some 7200 rpm pulls.

by REVINKEVIN Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:36 pm

I have everything ready to go now, except I can’t get out of the driveway. I need to get back under the car and make a few slight adjustments and I will be breaking it in. I had some spare material in my garage so I made a new ported sub box and installed some new rear hatch struts. I am waiting for my new headliner to come in and it will be finished.

by Limey SE Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:16 pm

Dang I need to have you make Some trunk schtuff for the Chevelle .... I want to put some sound back there BUT want it on the sides to Hide that Drop off and under the Rear trunk hinges to clean that Look up You game ?? Make in Cardboard and then I transfer to wood up here ..... I suk at woodwork design wise anyways

by REVINKEVIN Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:09 am

Funny that you say that Limey. g3chevy were talking about coming up and helping you out a little after we get my Laguna running. We could drive up and help you for a few days. No promises but it’s not out of the question. I could build that for you. If we do make it up, you would owe us a lot of pizza.

by Limey SE Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:09 pm

Well I owe you a truck load of Pizza since I have NO GARAGE we would have to build that first LMAO

by Limey SE Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:15 pm

REVINKEVIN wrote:Funny that you say that Limey. g3chevy were talking about coming up and helping you out a little after we get my Laguna running. We could drive up and help you for a few days. No promises but it’s not out of the question. I could build that for you. If we do make it up, you would owe us a lot of pizza.

BUT yea I would be in for that a few extra hands to Yank a 305 and then install a 454 is always a good thing BUT will have to be Springtime LOL No Garage Sucks

by REVINKEVIN Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:45 pm

I am taking my car to it’s first Camaro gathering with my daughter tomorrow night. She has a Camaro and it will be the first time that she will be able to take her car to an event. I just added the wheel emblems like her car has.

by g3chevy Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:49 am

Looking good! The dark floor doesn't give enough contrast to do it justice. The wheels make the car!

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