Thread: looking to build a hot rod

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The 'maro's a bit older are cheap now, I even got stuck with one from a guy who owed me some money, it's and '82... Even this vintage has all the parts available for the LS6 conversion.....

im thinking a 98 camaro is what i want to buy but what would be the best engine to put in it

and with what engine what parts would i need

Hey Nick,
Welome to the forum!
Why dont you track down a 98 camaro with the V8 already in it? With all of the things you would have to do to swap out the stock v6 it makes more sense to buy a Camaro with the v8 already in it. (Gm made thousands of v8 camaros) If you did find a v6 camaro cheap you could do the swap, but you would need motor mounts, engine wiring harness, v8 engine, transmission, rearend, possibly gauges, etc. It makes for a tough project trying to find it all (unles you find a wrecked v8 donor car) The Camaro makes for a neat street car with instant respect with its heritage and name. I can't argue with the Corvette either as I have a 2004 ZO6 Corvette. Even in the used market the 30 to 40 thousand dollar price tag is steep.

I agree with the Chevy in a Ford thing. to each their own and I like all makes of cars, but I get disappointed personally when I see a Ford with a Chevie, etc (just my personal taste)
In the end do what makes you happy.


I like the 460 big block Mustang idea!

Hey Nick, I have a really wild 'maro in the garage now that I'm building!!!! Take a look, heck you might as well have something totally unique!!!! Some pics in my gallery if you're interested....

Originally Posted by Mr Blue

I agree with the Chevy in a Ford thing. to each their own and I like all makes of cars, but I get disappointed personally when I see a Ford with a Chevie, etc (just my personal taste)
In the end do what makes you happy.

Couldn't pass this one up...you can probably count on both hands the number of Ford streetrods "Powered by Ford" at any given show







I'm talking T's/ A's, B's, Model 40's, '35-50+ Fords

nice i will deff look for a v8 camaro but whats an ls7 motor

Originally Posted by G.R.

Couldn't pass this one up...you can probably count on both hands the number of Ford streetrods "Powered by Ford" at any given show

I'm talking T's/ A's, B's, Model 40's, '35-50+ Fords

Yeah, well we go for quality, not quantity..... Most everybody puts a chebbie in the cars you mention because well,,,,, most everybody else does..... Around here we call that monkey see, monkey do.... I mean, just how many more black coupes and red roadsters with a 350/350 can you really stand to look at????? geez....