Switching to car accessories, switching intakes, and headers are where people end up spending a ton of money thats not needed, purley for looks in most instances. Great video

@TattsForLife

5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@KeithSmith-pi8sf

2 ай бұрын

​@@TattsForLifeClarence in room is why we really do it.

Nice set up most people say you can’t do a budget swap but seems like it’s more about experience and hard work

@TattsForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you can do a budget swap if you don't half to buy everything, like a trans and radiator and fuel system, if you just doing a engine swap its pretty cheap if you budget and shop around

@mauriceharris5822

Жыл бұрын

You want to do mine???? Pleaseeee

@dreannifurr7650

Жыл бұрын

Yea he did a really good job

Saw the third gen instantly subbed 🤘🏼 third gen life!

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, its been a fun build so far

great video! lots of good info. keep up the great work!

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Probably watched this about 10 times to take notes. Great video

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I have more coming soon

@deebogotyou1494

10 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only one

Extremely helpful. Thanks. Subscribed and liked.

@TattsForLife

2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

A bald eagle was born. This thing is beautiful.

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

wait to you see it in paint

Nice work my guy! I just sent this to my son.

@TattsForLife

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, happy you enjoyed the video

Nice dude, I like it!

@TattsForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great build man, I've got pretty much the same setup but with the 6.0L GMC Denali XL engine. I used the factory passenger side truck exhaust manifold and a factory driver's side exhaust manifold from a 2001 V8 Camaro engine. I've added a 150hp nitrous kit and promptly broke the TH400 slip yoke. Replaced the slip yoke and it also broke. I ended up discovering that a 4L80E slip yoke is much beefier and it fits the TH400. It does require a specific universal joint to mate to the drive shaft, but so far, so good.

@megatonesilva6546

Жыл бұрын

Also, not mentioned in your video.......there will be a bracket needed to attach onto the TH400 transmission which is necessary to secure the (axle) torque arm.

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

kinda of homemade that part lol, but yes that is great info, I forgot that part

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun build

@megatonesilva6546

Жыл бұрын

It's always a fun build when you put it all together inexpensively.

Thank you for sharing!

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Hey man great video at 1.23 you said you can make it awd what other parts are necessary to make it awd. I live in colorado and would love yo be able to use my camaro all year long

Thanks for the information

@TattsForLife

6 ай бұрын

Welcome

Nice setup I'm planning to do a ls swap in the future

@TattsForLife

7 ай бұрын

They sure are fun to do, I am going to swap my v6 firebird next

Thanks great info!

@TattsForLife

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good video 👍

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

I'm about to start a swap on my 3rd gen hopefully I can get it done this cheap

@TattsForLife

8 ай бұрын

I say u can, just watch your spending

What fuel pump did you use? Can’t find one nearly that cheap. Thanks!

I'm doing a LS 5.3 Truck motor swap in my 1984 firebird. I'm watching this like a hawk!

@TattsForLife

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@calicancer661

4 ай бұрын

Post up some videos Interested in getting a 2nd Camaro and throwing a ls into that one

@TattsForLife

4 ай бұрын

I have some new videos coming on the 2gen Camaro soon@@calicancer661

@calicancer661

4 ай бұрын

@@TattsForLife ment to say 3rd gen

Wabbit season………..good info, great 👍 video…..and yes you too can do it on a tight budget, I’ve done it 4 times already

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 for watching

Just found and subscribed. Phillip Hall

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Hi what did you about the torque arm and cross member

Does anyone know if the v6 manual transmission will pair up with the newer ls engines?

Nice man 👍 I want to Ls swap my 92 305, I want power but not too much power yk

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

A ls is a great upgrade, prob about 200+ more hp than a stock 305 just by a engine swap

@numbers7889

Жыл бұрын

@@TattsForLife just what I’m looking for all I need is around 300+ hp and I’m good, and $1000 is really worth it

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Yea and the newer engine runs so great

What was the ebay header sellers name?

How did you hook the 700r4 trans up, far as the kick down cable on the throttle body

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

This car has a turbo 400, but I have did a 700r4 behind a ls, went lowes and sliced the tv cable with cable from lowes, u can also buy 700r4 cables for ls swaps, I always hook the cable up where the cruise control went on the throttle body

🔥🔥🔥

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

thanks

So you used the factory tank? If so it must have a sump and baffles already

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

3 gen Camaros are factory fuel injection cars, they all ready setup for a in-tank fuel pump

Hello my question is do u have to use a V8 subframe from the same year?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

the subframes are the same on all 3 gens, just the motor mounts on the subframe is different, would need to switch to v8 mounts on subframe

Where did you order your motor mounts that you say made it easy to put in ? What model truck did the radiator hose come from? thanks in advance if you can help me out. Watching this video makes me want to try to keep my car instead of selling it

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

I have a video on just the motor mounts if you search on my channel, the hose is from a stock 2002 Chevy 1500

@Frankcontreras312

Жыл бұрын

@@TattsForLife thank you sir I really appreciate the answer back. Thanks for the help

What did you use for a throttle cable? Swapped a 5.3 in my 89 firebird and not sure what I should do

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

A cable from a 5.3 truck I think what I used

Let's hear it run

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Lol I half to add relays lol they borrowed and being used in my ls swap rollback, I think I have videos of this car running lol if not I have some soon when I start posting paint videos of it

Im on the hunt for a manual z28 3rd gen. Wanting to do an LS swap with it.

@TattsForLife

6 ай бұрын

Manuals are fun, and its pretty easy to do a LS swap on a Manual

Ok but how did you flash the ecu? They typically have to be unlocked to run because of the security?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

you can mail your ECU off to get it flashed for find someone local, usually runs $50 to $100

What type of electric fans you use?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Stock 3 gen camaro fans

Can the L96 fit in there. Currently I have the 305 motor and 700R trans.

@TattsForLife

2 жыл бұрын

yes it could

@trentdawg2832

Жыл бұрын

L96 is the same size as 4.8

What fuel pump did you use and did you have to run a regulator?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

I made a video on the fuel pump subject, the video has part numbers and how I installed it, I used a truck intake with built in fuel regulator

How much do these cars go for and are they more common in your state also can the a/c not fit ?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

idk really, they range from $100 to $3500 I would say here, as for AC it would fit with factory AC box

@ArkArmy90

Жыл бұрын

@@TattsForLife ok thank you and would trans am work the same way or is that a different car altogether ?

How did you get the alternator clear the hood mine is hitting I have a firebird with the truck brackets as well

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

If you used motor mounts like I did, then u use clam shells attached to them, they two dif clamshells from factory, a taller set by about a half inch and a shorter set, this car has the what we call car set of clam shells on it which lets it set a bit lower, but GM tossed the mounts in anything with a sbc lol I seen factory cars with the taller mounts

@davidtaylor5082

Жыл бұрын

@@TattsForLife I’m using the factory clamshells that came on my small block 5.0 small block the engine sits so low in the car I probably only have 1/4 inch between the oil pan and steering cross shaft

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

do you have the bigger LS alternator or the smaller amp one

@davidtaylor5082

Жыл бұрын

@@TattsForLife now that is a good question I really don’t know didn’t know the truck 6.0 had two different sizes but I’ll look into it

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

yah, they have 2 different ones, they even take two different belts

I’m having issues with my 6.0 corvette ac compressor and my oil pan clearing the crossmember

@TattsForLife

8 ай бұрын

Did you use a fbody pan or a modified truck pan? We used a modified truck pan on this car, it was shorten in length, and we dropped the engine in by its self Trying to install the transmisson and engine at same time will sometimes make the crossmember harder to clear do to the steep angle, doing engine only, let's u drop engine almost straight down in a smooth action, with little to no angel

Which flywheel do you recommend for a 700r4

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

I really like the factor 6.0 flywheels with the spacers instead of the dish, but either one you can make work by widen the holes, you can buy a flywheel already works without any mods that is cheap on jegs or speedway

I seen a forum online saying that the motor mounts arent the same on the lq4 and the ls1 what mounts do you have

@TattsForLife

4 ай бұрын

I use universal mounts, I have a few videos on my channel on the subject

@itzaxo8860

4 ай бұрын

@TattsForLife perfect thank you buddy

Hello I have a 91 rs I'm LS swapping it do I have to change the power steering gear box.?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

You do not, we are using the factory steering box on thos car with faxtory ls pump

@user-yz1fl3tz9n

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks 👍

Is the eBay wiring harness just plug and play ?

@TattsForLife

5 ай бұрын

Yes, if it's for the ls1 adapter plugs would be needed for injectors and mass air flow, if it's for truck engine none will be needed

Which motor mounts did you happen to use for this swap?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

I have a video on that, I used the cheap $30 adapters lol 😆 same ones I used in the ls c30, s10, 2 gen camaro, they work great

@1sicz28

Жыл бұрын

Man it’s beating the prices I’ve seen so far. $100 plus for the stand and about the same for the actual motor mounts. I appreciate your vids and quick reply!

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

@1sicZ28 thanks for watching, I done a many ls swaps and if you don't watch your self you will spend a ton on parts

Are those bmw wheels on your 3rd gen camaro if so what size are they

@TattsForLife

10 ай бұрын

I am not sure, they was from a trade lol had to use adapters and spacers to make them work

What drive shaft did you use?

@TattsForLife

10 ай бұрын

A home-made one

How is your exhaust ran?

@TattsForLife

9 ай бұрын

Long tube headers from ebay for a 3 gen camaro, and side pipe exhaust

Don’t some LS engines not have a fuel return?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

some intakes don't have a fuel return, but all fuel injection systems use a fuel return setup, some is built into the fuel filters older LS engines had the return on the intake, some run fuel regulators

Well now you got me wanting to do it….

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

the LS is so smooth and so much fun, its a worth wild swap

how long did it take to install?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

You could be running driving in a weekend if you have the free time and parts on hand

@peted5217

Жыл бұрын

A long time. Many unplaned details to deal with on any transplant. Problem solving and fabrication skills will get a workout.

How fast is this?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Faster than the ford behind me lol

4l80e would be ideal

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

It would be, lol but done had a turbo 400

Do your gauges work?

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Some do some don't lol 🤣 ones wired up does, wireing was a mess on this car before the swap, I have videos on the c30 with ls swap with factory gauges working and a sbc 4th gen trans am with factory gauges on my channel, just wire up ls ecm readout wires to your factory gauge wires and they should work

@sliferdude11

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much im in the middle of putting an 02 5.3 with a 4L65e in my 89 Camaro and I’m just trying to plan ahead with it wish me luck sir

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

@@sliferdude11 if you using the truck oil pan it will drag the ground lol, so shorten it or change it before u install your engine

😱

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

😱

I bet it don’t even run

@TattsForLife

8 ай бұрын

Ouch lol 😆

You sound like an Englishman with an American Southern accent

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

I don't hear the accent everyone said I have? Maybe they the one with a accent lol

This guy weally wubs me the wong way

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

😱

@evanhooper1

Жыл бұрын

Bruh that's not cool. Don't say that shit

What’s with the stupid hand signals I can’t watch this

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

😅

another ls swap..

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

LOL have a lot more of LS swaps on the way lol

I just don't see the point in doing an LS Swap in a ThirdGen unless you're going to do it right. I suppose if it's the ONLY car you have and the motor in it is blown and you just need something to drive then sure I guess doing it this way is fine. However, I personally feel like if you're going to do an LS swap into a Thirdgen you should at least do a top-end rebuild with new springs, valves, lifters and camshaft. Also, for the love of god don't use the piece of shit 700R4 transmission. Even a used 4L60E or 4L80E from a Pick-N-Pull is going to be more reliable than the 700R4.

@wideopenthrottle1165

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on having an opinion.

That’s what you call a chicken 💩 swap 😂

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

Ouch

@deebogotyou1494

Жыл бұрын

You’re an asshole, it takes a lot of knowledge, experience, and skill to put this together like he did

@75southgardening58

Жыл бұрын

@@deebogotyou1494 not really, we were doing ls swaps back in 2008, all the info was online then. Old news brother😎

@bobvomhof5699

Жыл бұрын

Stfu. Why is the internet so full of dbags...

but dont you need to swap the rear out? the 272 or whatever gears suck

@TattsForLife

Жыл бұрын

this one had a 373 in it

@peted5217

Жыл бұрын

This axle unlikely to survive much abuse.