The REAL cost of LS-Swapping Your 2nd Gen Camaro!

Here is a video of the total cost of my LS-swap for my 1979 Camaro! It's not an exact number, but a good round-about. I breakdown costs and the parts I used. Let me know what you think and if there's anything else you would like to know! Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!

[@mattspontiacta]

Good job on the LS install. I am sure it’s night and day difference in performance compared to that weak 305 engine. I am putting a LS swap parts list together for my 81 Trans Am pace car. I am either going LSA or turbo on a 5.3 I haven’t done a LS swap but my brother has on his 76 Trans Am. Thanks for posting the video on the LS swap.

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@mattspontiacta that’s awesome! Have fun with the build, either option will definitely be sweet!

[@davidotoole-nu4ig]

My childhood passion was the Z28! I had two 78 Z28s, an 81 Z28, and an 81 Firebird. You need to have the muffler outlets on the inside of the car, closest to the driveshaft. This will give you lots of room for the mufflers under the body with the excess muffler mass pointing to the tires. You can then tuck the mufflers up into pockets in the floor plan of the car. Plenty of room for the mufflers if installed correctly. Love the car. Keep up the great work!

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

I like it, the wheels, the stance, the paint job, everything. It looks like it would have in the 80s. I mean that in a good way. Looks like a solid car as well.

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@Everythingisgoingtobealright I really appreciate it!

[@jeffleary1598]

Firstly I’d like to thank you for making these videos. I have a 78 z28 I’d really like to put a LS into and it seems intimidating but it’s not. Imma do it. Thank you very much

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@jeffleary1598 no problem! I definitely say go for it! It was a little intimidating at first, but in all honesty the whole process went fairly smoothly. Everything really just fell into place and fit up really good.

[@sugarskulllyfe5890]

great simple setup!! love it

[@roycervantes1341]

Yeee

[@Robert-qh2jp]

Looks Great nice job..Btw love the shades

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@Robert-qh2jp thanks!

[@DanielAlvarez-xl4qy]

Damn man its alot specially for someone like me thats not a mechanic i uoutube everything i have a 1979 camaro z28 n i just got it painted but my engine is leaking from the freeze plugs now im like should i rebuild or swap inknow the 5.7 is slow but i just want it to drive daily

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@DanielAlvarez-xl4qydefinitely comes down to just preference, whichever will work best for you!

[@goblin2246]

What are you gonna be doing and using for the interior??

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@goblin2246 I just posted the first video in a series on redoing the interior you should check it out! But we recovered the rear seat with a new black vinyl/leather cover from Distinctive Industries! Also installing aftermarket front seats, 5th Gen Camaro center console, new interior plastic pieces, as well as custom door panels from LRB!

[@bennettcollins1474]

I have a 79 z28 aswell and i really like the paint job on your car and i am wondering what paint you used for it?

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@bennettcollins1474 thank you! It is Dark Teal Metallic by Restoration Shop, acrylic enamel single stage. I have a video posted of us painting the car if you wanted to check it out!

[@chriscutrona5702]

Did you have to use any spacers for the water pump? And all other accessories lined up with the truck crank pulley? Thanks

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@chriscutrona5702 No spacer required, the LS3 water pump is the same offset as the truck. And yes all other accessories lined up when using the Speed Engineering Bracket for alternator and ps pump.

[@chriscutrona5702]

@@Dylan_Bartlett thank you for reply! Prepping my engine for a 79 trans am

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@chriscutrona5702 no problem! & that’s awesome! Enjoy it, if you have any more questions I can do my best to answer them!

[@chriscutrona5702]

@@Dylan_Bartlett will have plenty more! Appreciate it!

[@RedEyedPatriot]

All in all I paid 4300 cash to have my 82 c10 swapped.

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@RedEyedPatriot Not bad! Yeah I know it could have been done way cheaper but this was just how it worked out for me. If I could go back I would probably do a few things different but it is what it is now.

[@shootermcgavin2819]

too much

[@blownl98]

No cam?! 😅

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@blownl98 nope🥴 I do plan on installing one, plus a few other bits and pieces in the future though!

[@NormalishGuy]

Just the fact of what you did already is “ great “

[@shootermcgavin2819]

It's just another LS swap. Seen one seen em all.

[@Dylan_Bartlett]

@@shootermcgavin2819 Yeah it is, nothing special. Just another waste of a comment😂

[@skimask5911]

Post the link to your ls swap then big boy.