6.2L LT1 V8 Engine Complete Assembly for 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro

A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right engine shows up:

• Confirm the 8th digit of your vehicle's VIN is '7'.
• Confirm your transmission type (this donor is AT; manual swaps require sourcing a pilot bearing and manual flywheel).
• Verify oiling system type (standard SS is wet-sump; 1LE packages may feature a dry-sump system requiring oil pan and pump transfers).

What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:

Special tools this job needs:

• Engine hoist and load leveler
• Subframe adapter/cradle support
• High-pressure fuel line disconnect tool (GM P/N EN-51146)
• Fuel injector seal installer/sizer tool (GM P/N EN-51105)
• Crankshaft balancer installer (GM P/N EN-51112)
• Torque-angle meter
• GM-compatible diagnostic scan tool (MDI 2 with GDS2/SPS2 software)

Budget for these consumables at install:

• Dexos1 Gen 2 or Dexos2/DexosR approved 0W-40 synthetic engine oil
• ACDelco PF64 oil filter
• Dex-Cool pre-mixed 50/50 coolant
• 8 new OE-spec iridium spark plugs (ACDelco 41-114)
• Intake manifold gaskets
• Exhaust manifold gaskets
• High-pressure fuel pump pipe (GM P/N 12677002 - single-use item)
• Fuel injector Teflon seals (if transferred)
• New Torque-to-Yield (TTY) harmonic balancer bolt
• Front and rear crankshaft seals (recommended)

What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:

What’s involved: Crankshaft Position (CKP) System Variation Relearn, Throttle Body Idle Air Volume Relearn, Fuel Trim Reset, and Immobilizer/Security Relearn

A GM-compatible scan tool (such as GM MDI 2 with GDS2/SPS2 software) is required to perform the Crankshaft Position Relearn and security synchronization. Skipping this will cause misfire codes (P0300), a flashing check engine light, disabled traction control, or a crank-no-start condition.

Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:

• Single-Use High-Pressure Fuel Line: The fuel pipe connecting the high-pressure pump to the rails is a torque-to-yield, single-use component. Reusing it will cause a high-pressure fuel leak and engine fire.
• Crankshaft Pilot Bearing (AT vs MT Swap): This donor engine is from an automatic vehicle and has no pilot bearing. If installing into a manual transmission vehicle, you MUST install a new clutch pilot bearing (GM P/N 12557583). If swapping a manual engine into an automatic, you must remove the pilot bearing to prevent torque converter damage.
• Active Fuel Management (AFM) Differences: Automatic cars use active AFM lifters and exhaust flow control valves. Manual cars have AFM lifters physically installed but disabled in the ECU. Ensure correct ECU calibration during cross-swaps.
• Fragile High-Pressure Fuel Injectors: Direct injectors are easily damaged. Never pry on fuel rails or injectors. Replace Teflon seals using tool EN-51105 if removed.
• Cooling System Bleeding: Modern LT cooling passages are complex. Ensure all air is purged to prevent localized overheating.
• Grounding: Ensure all engine-to-chassis ground straps are clean and secure to prevent electrical and sensor errors.

Easy to get right once you know them:

• Reusing the single-use high-pressure fuel pipe to save money, leading to immediate fuel leaks or engine fires.
• Using the hydraulic 'bread trick' or grease method to remove the pilot bearing. The Gen V LT1 crankshaft has a hollow center with a pressed-in steel oil galley plug; hydraulic force will push this plug into the oil pan, causing a massive oil leak.
• Neglecting the mandatory Crankshaft Position (CKP) Relearn, leading to misfire codes (P0300) and disabled traction control.
• Ordering a Camaro LT1 engine for a Silverado (L86/L87) or Corvette, resulting in incompatible oil pans, accessory drives, and water pumps.
• Ignoring the security/immobilizer relearn, resulting in a 'crank no-start' condition after installation.

Not issues with the units on this page — the manufacturer documented these for every engine of this family, wherever you buy one. Handy for your installer: