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Last month I bought a LHD Camaro with an auto 'box.
Even though I'd spoken to numerous people who had all said LHD is no big deal, I was still surprised just how quickly you adapt to it.
The auto vs manual debate is entirely personal preference. I have no regrets about buying LHD but do regularly miss having a manual.
Anyway, there are manual C5s are out there if you're prepared to wait and/or travel!
Even though I'd spoken to numerous people who had all said LHD is no big deal, I was still surprised just how quickly you adapt to it.
The auto vs manual debate is entirely personal preference. I have no regrets about buying LHD but do regularly miss having a manual.
Anyway, there are manual C5s are out there if you're prepared to wait and/or travel!
Edited by sayerbloke on Thursday 13th December 22:19
It'd save you a fortune in doing the change (and if you still want to splash a bit more cash for even more go, it's relatively cheap to tune these), also you don't have to have an auto- 6 speed manuals are available too. Try both out if you're interested. I think the Yanks know a thing or two about making autos, bit more than they do about manuals, but both have their place.
As for LHD - it really is no bother. On a track who cares anyway! Driving, 2/3 of the time it's a bit harder to see to overtake (can you still do that these days??)* and 1/3 the time it's easier (you have a better view of traffic on long lh bends)
As for LHD - it really is no bother. On a track who cares anyway! Driving, 2/3 of the time it's a bit harder to see to overtake (can you still do that these days??)* and 1/3 the time it's easier (you have a better view of traffic on long lh bends)
- just hang back further to get the view - you've got the go to reduce the gap if you commit to an O/T maneouver!
LS1 is pretty much the same, just some minor changes, same all alloy, bore spacing, crank as the ls2 etc. In fact the LS6 is an LS1 with LS2 heads basically (+cam)
They were available from 97MY C5's and you can probably find one cheaper than a 6L LS2. I would have thought 5.7L would have done the trick, especially if you throw a cam in. Or there are 5.3L versions, but I think some of them have iron blocks.
Go with the LS1 for a conversion as the later model LS2's have a separate auto trans controller, which needs to talk to a BCM. Or stick to the Manuals to avoid messing about with trans controllers and body control modules.
You can run the earlier ECM with the later engines BTW if you simply must have the LS2.
They were available from 97MY C5's and you can probably find one cheaper than a 6L LS2. I would have thought 5.7L would have done the trick, especially if you throw a cam in. Or there are 5.3L versions, but I think some of them have iron blocks.
Go with the LS1 for a conversion as the later model LS2's have a separate auto trans controller, which needs to talk to a BCM. Or stick to the Manuals to avoid messing about with trans controllers and body control modules.
You can run the earlier ECM with the later engines BTW if you simply must have the LS2.
Edited by ringram on Friday 14th December 11:59
British American Engines sell a new crated range of LS engines with ancillaries and gearbox options etc.
http://www.britishamericanengines.co.uk/default.as...
I bought a really nice 1996 Chim 400 for 5.5K waxoyled from new with 50K on her and am interested in the LS conversion.
If anyone is doing a drive-in conversion I would be interested?
http://www.britishamericanengines.co.uk/default.as...
I bought a really nice 1996 Chim 400 for 5.5K waxoyled from new with 50K on her and am interested in the LS conversion.
If anyone is doing a drive-in conversion I would be interested?
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