Can a Camaro be removed from the bottom?

During assembly at the GM production plants, the 4th Gen F-Body received its engine up through the bottom of the car. It only makes sense to remove it the same way. This article applies to the LS1 Camaro Z28/SS (1998-2002) and Firebird/Trans Am (1998-2002).

When did the 4th gen Camaro come out?

This article applies to the LS1 Camaro Z28/SS (1998-2002) and Firebird/Trans Am (1998-2002). The 4th Gen F-Body is built like the other generations of F-Bodies, with a front subframe assembly and K-member. Sitting atop the K-member is the LS1 engine.

How do you remove PCM from Camaro Firebird?

Remove the PCM by loosening the captured 7mm bolts in the red and blue connectors. Then remove the black bracket, which is held on with two 10mm bolts. Now you can pull the body harness through the firewall to include the grommet. Remove any clips on the firewall.

Where is the engine located on a Camaro?

Sitting atop the K-member is the LS1 engine. To get the engine out is a chore no matter how you do it. The way the factory put the engine in is through the bottom, marrying the subframe to the body. There really isn’t much holding the the two together, yet the bolts which do hold it in are substantial.

What kind of engine does a 1998 Chevy Camaro have?

While the LS1 made its debut for Chevrolet in the 1997 Corvette at 345 rated horsepower, these are virtually the same engine, but many believe that GM under rated the Camaro’s LS1, to make the Corvette look better in the sports car market. The 1998 LS1 PCM is unique to 1998 cars only. The 1998 Camaro Z28. Photo from wikipedia.org

What kind of cooling system does a Camaro LT1 have?

This “reverse flow” cooling system allowed the engine to run a higher compression ratio than the previous Camaro engines. The LT1 was constructed with a cast-iron block and aluminum heads in the F-body Camaro. LT1 engines with cast-iron heads were also available for the B-body Caprice, and D-body Fleetwood autos.

How do you remove the engine from a Camaro Firebird?

The bottom two 15mm can be removed from under the vehicle, then swing the compressor and hoses connected to it towards the front of the car. Remove the PCM by loosening the captured 7mm bolts in the red and blue connectors. Then remove the black bracket, which is held on with two 10mm bolts.

What kind of engine did a Camaro have in 1998?

In 1998 you could get the Camaro with the V-6 to achieve better fuel mileage, or with the Corvette-based LT V-8 engine for the pavement pounding horsepower. Either way you got a car that had some great handling and street performance credibility. With the performance of the V-8 also came some problems.

How do you jack up a Chevy Camaro?

Park the Camaro on a flat, hard surface. Place the wheel chocks around the front tires. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place the jack stands under the frame. Lower the vehicle onto the jack stands, then lift the rear differential about one inch. Fold down the rear seat back.

What kind of car is the Chevy Camaro?

The Camaro has been the low-cost, high-performance vehicle in the Chevrolet brand for years. It has been the fierce competitor of the Ford Mustang in the long battle for American muscle. In 1998 you could get the Camaro with the V-6 to achieve better fuel mileage, or with the Corvette-based LT V-8 engine for the pavement pounding horsepower.