I used to have a 3.8 2000 Camaro and I wanted to do the same engine swap. It was going to cost me TOO much. I was told by a Chevy master mechanic that I would need the LS1 motor ( of course ) , a new radiator, possible mods to the auto tranny, timing belt, water pump, belts and a A LOT of mechanic hours were also going to be charged to pull the V6 motor out and install the V8. Oh, almost forgot, add a better suspension too. Remember, a new LS1 engine alone cost $5,800 ( at Jegs ). Man hours are about $50 an hour and he said it was going to take about 2 - 3 days. Do what I did, raise your insurance deductable and get an LS1. not worth it in the long run. You might as well get a Z28 and transform ity into a SS clone. That might make you feel better with your new insurance rate. Maybe some one else had better luck than I. But this is my TRUE story. No B.S. Good luck.
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Mike 1998 SS clone
HPP III
Free ram air mods
SLP CAI
Flowmaster exhaust
Port and polished MAF and TB
and other stuff, I always forget all the mods
