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Originally Posted by gtpvette
drive shaft leaves some questions. The idea of a two piece still appeals as I think it'll help dropping the front of the motor down a bit (hood clearance) and I might be able to reuse stock driveshaft. This might also leave more room for the exhaust system. If it'll fit, we'll start with dual exhaust 2.5" (from flange) to small resonated X-pipe then dual 2.25" to the back and some kind of muffler on the ends. Well at least that's the plan.
The back of the LFX is a bit different the LSx. First there is the HP pump mounted on the back of the driver side cylinder head and driven off the camshaft. This leaves a pretty major issue. The motor will need to sit more forward (3.5" or so) in relationship to where the transmission mounts and more importantly where oil pan ends and the transmission begins due to that HP pump. I don't think there is anyway the swaybar will be able to stay even if I cut off part of the pan. I'm real concerned about this as I don't want to be cutting up the firewall.
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You would not be able to use the stock driveshaft as the Camaro DS uses a bolted flange at the transmission and the stock driveshaft uses a slip in yoke into the 86 transmission.
Also, moving the engine/transmission forward might mean you may need to move the radiator forward and modify the radiator support. It may also mean the GTO pan may not fit anymore, or may need completely cutout the transmission cover. I don't know how much smaller is the V6 transmission compared to the T-56/TR-6060, but if its close in size to it, it wouldn't fit over the subframe either. At that point I'd also have concerns on the transmission placement with regards to the shifter.
I think you should attempt in every way possible to measure and see if this engine will actually fit when bolted to the transmission before buying any more parts. Not trying to discourage you, but just looking at the location where the V8s end up, it may require some very involved work to make it fit.
Edit: Reading a bit more on it, saw the transmission is smaller than T-56, which works in your favor.