How I Swapped The LS3 in my Thirdgen Camaro Iroc-Z

LS Swap 3rd gen Camaro, I go through each system of the LS3 / T56 swap conversion including: motor mounts, kmember, oil pan, front accessories, coils, A/C, Fuel, wiring, radiator and fans, T56, exhaust, stock gauges, dbw pedal

[@davidwiley652]

This is the best detailed 3rd GEN LS swap video by far........... Thanks 👍🏾💪🏽💯

[@FireballMullet]

David Wiley wow! Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@tony21227]

The 80's vice music is on point.

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks! I love the 80s music!

[@RaceDefendImportTunerTeam]

Lol it's flock of seagulls

[@Devolont]

It truly is perfect.

[@MrDJSTRATEGY]

Facts

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Incredible build! Human capabilities in their garages are totally ridiculous these days. I have a green 92 stroked 383 and chromed out. Tubular everything cept the K-bracing. 🤙🏼 Youre makin' me seriously think about doing as LS-swap. Also Im jealous that you still have AC...! I ditched mine haha! Good work brother. Beautiful Bonemaro!

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks Nicholas! Yeah this was my first swap and I just researched and saved parts fir a year, then went for it! That 92 sounds killer! Yeah the plan was make it like GM would do it today. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@HeavyMetalCamaro]

Great video!! It’s answered some questions I’ve had throughout my 3rd gen build.

[@FireballMullet]

Jose Romero that’s great to hear! It’s exactly why I do these. Thanks 🙏

[@angelanbrentenlowndavis2949]

You got me looking for my next gen 3. Awesome car and sounds brutal. Pretty car! Good job..

[@jaym3632]

Planning to do my 88 Firebird soon! Thanks for the video. Great job on the IROC💯

[@FireballMullet]

Awesome, these are great platforms, good luck on your build! Thanks!

[@rickblanks4620]

Wow. You’ve helped me answer questions about my restomod. Great vid.

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@stevepurcell5883]

Awesome IROC!! I'm blown away with detail and fit

[@uwwdelta]

Wow! That is a really clean install!

[@FireballMullet]

Thank you!

[@vandettabuilds6641]

I love this video! It’s very informative. I have watched this a few times. Thank you

[@joeross2914]

NICE BUILD...Love the retro/d.dish Iroc-wheels...😎👍👍

[@timwinans9599]

Great video! Wish i had seen this before i started my ls swap. Awesome job!

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@BigCountry24]

You are amazing lol FINALLY an awesome ls swap u deserve full respect.. you just jumped to the most popular 3rd gen person in my book haha

[@FireballMullet]

3rdGen Camaro LoL thank you! I really appreciate that!!

[@yahdelherrera977]

this been my dream car since i was a kid i was born in 1992 and this model my favorite . id want one just like it to cruise down miami beach . such a beautiful car .

[@estebanquiroz8096]

The music bro 😎 good pick and I am gonna start my very own project with a third gen as well

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks! Good luck on your project!

[@danielseaford7816]

I just swapped an ls2 from an 05 GTO in my 89 Irocz. Nice video!

[@FireballMullet]

It’s a great combo! Thanks man

[@killerb4202]

I knew i recognized that car....Stan the Man, sweet video brother very well done!

[@FireballMullet]

Haha you guessed me right lol 😂 Thank you!!!

[@Ezisnotaman]

BEAUTIFUL install.

[@thegatesofsleep]

Awesome build!!! Enjoy that sweet ride.

[@FireballMullet]

Thank you! I really appreciate you watching!

[@jessicawatson-english5505]

NICE!!!!!!!! Love the videos thanks for your hard work and advice 😊 keep the videos coming and I'll keep watching 😜

[@FireballMullet]

Glad they are helping! Thanks very much!!

[@mdj300]

Super clean build. Wish I could have you do mine.

[@IrocinZ]

Thats a dam nice ride you got there...sure can't wait to get mine done...

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!! It’s worth the work!

[@chevysilver-ray-dough6328]

Dude!!! That car is absolutely gorgeous. My first car was an 85 Z28 305 TPI T-Top. I want to get another one and set it up similar to yours. Very nice.

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks man!

[@patrickf539]

my setup i have right now but 89 manual and super hyped especially cuz i’m young !!!

[@danielshannon5665]

Great video man. Very detailed. Thanks

[@TheTortugitaTURBO]

Damn talk about goals clean!! You out did yourself awesome build!!!

[@FireballMullet]

Thank you! Takes longer and more money sometimes to get it another level.

[@TheTortugitaTURBO]

@@FireballMullet i know but you honestly did a amazing job. My respect on your swap. Gonna start my budget build compared to yours. And took me a while to get everything ! Amazing ride!!! Maybe my second attempt im at your level!

[@FireballMullet]

@@TheTortugitaTURBO good luck man! Yeah that’s what I did, saved parts for about 8 months then started it. Just pick a car similar budget and setup and model after theirs. It’s straight forward but there are a ton of variables.

[@SLAWDOG5150]

Thanks for sharing the details! Car is awesome, engine bay is so sanitary🏆

[@FireballMullet]

No problem, glad it helped... thanks!

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Haha! Sanitary indeed. Good word for it. 🤙🏼

[@FireballMullet]

@@nicholaskoenig3106 haha, you can eat pop rocks off the engine

[@Smith553]

Woohoo 600th subscriber! I'm working towards a similar project for 2022...I want to get an LSA ZL1 engine and tranny and all that comes with it in a 3rd gen. I will have the funds then to spend up to $30k ...love your car man!

[@FireballMullet]

Woohoo! You are the 600th subscriber! Thanks for supporting the channel! That should be an awesome project!!!

[@agone-guy7963]

Nice speech with the 80s music and 80s camaro that great man

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks I appreciate that!

[@TrappKicks]

Very informative video… great job

[@johnsp1221]

I went from the 305 auto to a 383 stroker with a T55. Now going to LS1 with T56. I needed this video to get me inspired again as I lost interest. Thank you for a good video. ☕

[@FireballMullet]

Keep at it!

[@ccvee7287]

I’m gonna need your old 383 setup. I still have a 305

[@davebarron5939]

Its all about the details, excellent.

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks, Dave!!

[@jessechesser7300]

Thanks for all of the information!!!

[@FireballMullet]

Glad it helped!!!

[@streetangel4105]

Awesome beast! I still have my '87 IROC in the my garage. Someday maybe a Restomod!

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!!! Just start a little at a time and let time do it’s thing lol 😂

[@stratolestele7611]

Great, great job brother! Looks totally factory. 👌

[@jessewilliams7517]

I follow you on Instagram I never knew this was you on KZbin. Hands down one of my favorite third gens

[@FireballMullet]

LOL, well thanks for the support! I really appreciate that!

[@tbag6600]

Hands down the nicest home built Gen 3 Ive ever seen

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks T Bag!

[@Teramydog]

I saw this car at quaker steak and lube recently. Love your car. I have a 2011 vette with the LS3. Great engine!

[@FireballMullet]

Jeff Singer oh cool man! Yeah I love the LS3, definitely a great platform! I may see ya at another one!

[@Teramydog]

@@FireballMullet My vette was parked right beside that c8 you filmed but I got there AFTER you made your video round. I'll introduce myself next time I see your car. It would be fun to ride in both and see how they compare chassis wise.

[@FireballMullet]

Jeff Singer definitely man! I was racking my brain why I didn’t see it in the video lol! See next time!

[@masterneverwas3145]

Thanks, Great Video and explanations. Cheers J

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@nolanb70]

very good video Sir, great explanations

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks! I’m glad it helped, it really comes down to finding a similar build and budget then go for it!

[@dandowodzenka8864]

Little late then never, but nice Engine man! I can't wait to find resources to do this one day to mine!

[@ryanmacewen511]

Immaculate build! Drooling. ;P Liked and subscribed!

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks Ryan! I really appreciate that!!!

[@8t8GTA]

Thank you for the tips, I’m currently working on installing an LQ9 in my 3rd Gen Firebird. I got a hold of a 4 th gen fuel tank. Still on the fence on using it. Also I have the factory digital gauges, I hope I can get them to work with the LS swap.

[@FireballMullet]

4th gen tank Has a fuel bucket that gets rid of fuel starvation around corners, has EFI quick connect hose ends to sender and trap door is smaller lol, you’ll need a 0-90 Herko fuel level sender (4th gen reads higher ohms) bolts right in, also uses rubber fill tube instead of the stupid 3rd gen metal fill neck so dropping tank is easy. Plastic won’t get crusty like metal tanks, A few more reasons if you were LS swapping but those are the major points... don’t get 98 that 4th gen is metal and sucks , 99-02 only

[@JoseSilva-nl1iv]

Is there a part number for the 0-90 herco plug connector

[@FireballMullet]

@@JoseSilva-nl1iv Herko GFC31 on eBay www.ebay.ca/itm/Herko-Fuel-Level-Sensor-GFC31-For-Fuel-Pump-Module-E3978M/171286841181?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@FireballMullet]

@@JoseSilva-nl1iv I also did a fuel system video more recently so check that out

[@JoseSilva-nl1iv]

@@FireballMullet I don't know how you thought about this but great stuff man please keep feeding the content and videos glad I subscribe. No one else is putting out information like this. It helps keep the the law for a 3rd gen going.

[@davidoutdoors74]

Love these 3rd gens. I was going to do a LS swap on my 1987 formula 350 instead did a 383 stroker instead. Nice car she's beautiful .

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks David! 383 stroker would be pick if not a LS

[@davidoutdoors74]

@@FireballMullet Thanks, I’ve completely rebuilt the whole car so far waiting for the engine.

[@FireballMullet]

@@davidoutdoors74 nice man! That’s the way to do it!

[@davidoutdoors74]

Your car is amazing

[@ResidentialGarage]

real good job man . that’s done right ❤

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks bud

[@motorola12slvr]

Dammm that’s nice!!!! I like it a lot!

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!! 🙏

[@rthawknatanabah1759]

Sweet, just like my 87 TA, good job..

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks 🙏!!

[@berryghardwick]

Awesome video!

[@FireballMullet]

bghardwick HSM thank you!

[@MasterKeyMagic]

Thank you for making it stick shift!

[@yeldog11]

Damn you're making me want to buy a 3rd gen. Very nice job!

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks! 3rd gens are still pretty affordable and a great platform for a build like this!

[@yeldog11]

@@FireballMullet really enjoyed your video. I never really thought about a 3rd gen camaro but after seeing your car its definitely a possibility. Thanks again!

[@FireballMullet]

@@yeldog11 awesome, that’s why I do these videos!

[@J2A61]

Very nice clean built Z 👍🏾👍🏾

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!!!

[@J2A61]

FireballMullet I’m in the middle of doing a GenV LT swap in my camaro now, sub so you can see it complete soon

[@debbiebrantley61]

Beautiful car

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks 🙏

[@realtmoe]

Sounds damn good

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!

[@camaropartsgarage]

Taking notes on this!!

[@613Builds]

Looks good 😎

[@FireballMullet]

MrJohn613 Budget Builds thanks!!!

[@kennyroselle7522]

Beautiful car wow! So jealous

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks! I really appreciate that

[@danieldelgado3008]

Subscribed, great video even more awesome car

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!!!

[@idontknowsh..8612]

Yes sir 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!

[@chrisnorman5659]

Excellent !

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!

[@mrneg9]

Coming 2022. Great work. You busy. lol

[@FireballMullet]

Thank you! Lol yeah, it’s a grind lol 😂 Awesome good luck on your build!

[@melsilva9158]

Such a clean build, thanks for sharing. Now... where can I find a 3rd gen to build? LOL

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that! Lol they are creeping up in price for the nice ones...

[@sinistersilverado965]

Great setup, I am going low buck on my 90 RS, using a 5.3

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!!! That will be a solid platform, good luck!

[@a.j.s.8049]

Man she's a beautiful 😍 ! Hope mine will be this nice.👏🏾👍🏾👊🏾

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks!!

[@1luckyvoodoo]

What a beauty😍👍

[@FireballMullet]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@ryanr3071]

Awesome car. The video skipping around like that is annoying as hell, but i love the car none the less. Looking to restore an iroc soon. Good info

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks, Ryan… I definitely improved the video editing since this one. Between KZbin not liking music I used and some after upload editing it got chopped up. Thanks for watching.

[@ThaProfeshional]

Excellent video, nice build. Curious why you wouldn't want to just get your hand on a later model cluster to put in so you can just use the Dakota box for the speedo instead of using the older cable speedo.

[@FireballMullet]

That’s a good idea, I may look into that! Thanks

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Looks tight! 70s-early 90s camaros are the best. I bet yours runs like a bat outta hell.

[@FireballMullet]

Haha yeah it’s a beast for sure!!! Thanks free bird!! 🦅

[@free-birdrocker8809]

@@FireballMullet Your welcome brother!

[@larryw5429]

Nice build! Clean and the way GM would of done it!

[@FireballMullet]

Thank you!!

[@centermass4962]

Very nice car man. Just gave my 88 model z28 to my son. We r gonna do some vids on it.

[@FireballMullet]

CENTER MASS sounds like a great project! Keep me posted!

[@centermass4962]

@@FireballMullet will do

[@edweigman9683]

Clean and professional looking!

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks, Ed!!!

[@johnschiavone3058]

I just bought and 86 Iroc Z 5.0 TPI would love to know what it cost … I’m leaning to a 383 Stroker but would love and LS Swap .. Absolutely Beautiful Job beautiful car

[@KnightLifeKITT]

NIce swap man helped understand so much of what I need to do. Is there any chance you could detail or show what trim you had to do to the AC fan box on the firewall?

[@FireballMullet]

It was barely 1/16 inch right on the fiberglass evap box near the coil. I’ll do a video soon

[@michaelsantosuosso7284]

Your car is screaming for a set of Trac- Spec hood vents that replace the factory fake ones, that will be the best money you'll ever spend ,they look so awesome and cool the engine compartment at the same time

[@savedforever1]

Man. I want to buy this car

[@Trebor-gw8lt]

More interested in the wiring harness/electronics aspect of the swap. Did you completely remove the original harnesses?

[@davidlsteinwinderii3331]

I subscribed !! I'm doing almost exactly what you did with the same car. Help me pull this off Bro !!! 89 Red IROC

[@CamaroKevin84]

How quickly u actually get a swap done mostly depend on your budget. Each week . If u r like me. And how much time u have off work. And away from your phone. Wife. Kids. Dog. Or any distractions. My budget build has become very pricey. And it's been a year and I'm still not driving yet. But it was still worth it!

[@josephmccausland7175]

Very cool… should have never sold mine, ☹️

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks Joseph, what did you have?

[@shadowopsairman1583]

GOTTA GETAWAY

[@lynnmarbut6270]

Love the video great job do you care to tell ballpark on total cost of your build THANKS !!

[@FireballMullet]

Lynn Marbut thanks! I really appreciate that! Idk I stopped adding up and burned the receipts to hide evidence from my wife lol 😂

[@bamabullies864]

Nice video.will u sell the tune port engine

[@rthomas1963]

Great video, what is the link for the Herco sending unit? i have a 1987 Iroc 305 TPI, i changed out the fuel pump and sending unit now the gauge shows 3/4 then full of fuel.

[@actaeon9]

Beautiful build, stoked to have the video prior to starting! Do you happen to have the part number for the Herko Sending Unit? Thanks!

[@FireballMullet]

Awesome that’s exactly why I do these! m.ebay.com/itm/New-Herko-Fuel-Level-Sensor-GFC31-For-Fuel-Pump-Module-E3978M-/171286841181

[@actaeon9]

​@@FireballMullet Thanks again for the video (2 years later lol). I've used your A/C setup as a guide for mine. Quick Question: The Trinary switch I have (from ColdHose in Ocala) is set for High opening at 377 PSIG closes at 369 PSIG. This seems awful high to control the Compressor on/off cycle by itself.. (Mine is just staying on even though the low side is in range to cycle). Did you end up adding a Low Side 3rd gen switch or does your cycle at a different high side pressure? Thanks in advance!

[@enermaxstephens1051]

Are those large brackets for the alternator and AC necessary? Any way they could be made smaller or shortened?

[@Businessecomm.Ai1]

I got a question what you used for the fuse box? Instead of using the big truck one.

[@kevinroberts781]

What air conditioning bracket did you use? Assuming you used the factory compressor.

[@clos1764]

Is that the original gauges that came with the 85 Camaro? I've seen some 85s with the max 85 mph. Thanks.

[@ccvee7287]

With a swap I know u need a new transmission and I’m guessing a rearend and driveshaft as well?

[@agentmattman]

Hey where did you get your fuel pump bucket? The fuel sender didn't line up on ours. Thanks!!

[@FireballMullet]

It’s stock 4th gen tank and bucket with Herko 0-90 ohm fuel gauge sender

[@chevelleguns92]

So i ground down the U on the clamshells. Installed the ict billet plates as the directions say and am trying to bolt the clamshells onto the plates. Also have a ls3... the passanger side lower bolt cant sit flat because the block webbing is in the way, the drivers side the top rear bolt is the same way. Did you run into this? I have the 334971 clamshell on pass and 14039436 on drivers as it should be

[@FireballMullet]

I’m pretty sure I had to clearance the webbing a little

[@petercook3143]

What about the torque arm from rearend to transmission?

[@jolynnland]

I have an 86 IROC town apart in my garage with an LS1 ready to transplant. I am still unclear about how to feed fuel to it. If I use a Warlbro in-line what happens at the tank? Will the new pump draw fuel through the existing pump? I just don’t know exactly how to set this up.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

you need to pull the tank and modify for efi or get a 4th gen tank with the sump....

[@mylast3rdgen]

If you don't mind me asking how much did this ls swap cost you? I just finally got me a 3rd gen and saving up for a ls swap now. I would really like to have a ball park how much this would cost. Nice work by the way car looks amazing!

[@mylast3rdgen]

Nevermind just saw your other video with prices of everything very detailed thank you

[@squidusn71]

That LS3 look like it came with the car from the factory. We'll done.

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks, that was the goal... do it like GM would have

[@righteouskill45]

Great video! I'm in the process of sorting out the cooling system on my 83 LS swap am looking for a fan solution. What year of Intrepid fans did you use?

[@FireballMullet]

I believe they were 2002. Look for the HO version with two relays on the fan. Use a junk yard or eBay

[@righteouskill45]

@@FireballMullet Thanks for the quick reply and tips on what to look out for. I have a Proform PWM dual fan controller that I plan on using so I am not to worried about the relays but I will still definitely get the HO model.

[@righteouskill45]

@@FireballMullet BTW. If that LS3 intake of yours needs a new home I'd be happy to give it one 😁

[@FireballMullet]

@@righteouskill45 haha I already sold it

[@josuehernandez6759]

Damn bro nice one ,, was it really expensive to swap it??

[@FireballMullet]

Yes lol 😂 at this level

[@jayrock8012]

I have and 91 Z28 I would love for you to build mine just like yours exhaust and everything, let me know if your interested thanks

[@FireballMullet]

I’d love to help guys out, but I don’t have the time. Thanks for the compliment

[@yukonrott]

Unless your front accessory brackets make it that way .but fbody accessories the power steering pump is up top and alternator is on the bottom.. maybe it has to do with preparing for blower?

[@FireballMullet]

Yes this is preparing for blower setup

[@yukonrott]

@@FireballMullet did you by chance sell the old t56? Just found your video to help a buddy swap his 3rd gen..going thru your videos now

[@FireballMullet]

@@yukonrott I did sell the old one. Awesome I hope they help ya! Thanks

[@phillipbelcher3371]

Did you ever post the link or the name of all the parts you talked about in this video?

[@FireballMullet]

I’ll update some of the main ones tonight in the description. This might be a good idea for a Part 2 and list all the part numbers on the video.

[@nickcummings81]

Great Video! My one question I have is that your car bring a T roof... do you have frame ties installed in it?

[@FireballMullet]

nickcummings81 oh for sure, I didn’t Even pull it out of the garage when I did the swap without them LOL. Thanks man

[@nickcummings81]

What brand did you do with and why? If you don’t mind me asking? I want to do mine as well and feedback is greatly appreciated.

[@FireballMullet]

nickcummings81 get the UMI SFCs or BMR

[@nickcummings81]

@FireballMullet thank you sir!

[@marcuslimbaugh7138]

Dropping Off a Camaro and blank check