I'm getting all the pieces to build a smog legal (well, almost smog legal) LS1 powered HHR Panel. '01 Camaro Z28 drive train. I'll post pics soon. This will be registered in California so I have to go thru all the hoops. I'm trying to build it as if it came from the factory
like this.....the way Chevy should have done it. Nothing too radical, a daily driver. Bone stock 310 hp LS1 with all emissions and cats.
Biggest problem will be the computers. The rest should be just a big job. Hope to do it in 12 months, money and time alloting.
wish me luck
Cliff

 

sounds awesome man, keep us posted!

 

I want to do this some day..but I have a small problem with the money and time thing

my theory was to find a repairable totalled HHR and go from there. it still wouldnt be cheap

so yes X2 keep us posted!

 

Now that sounds rel cool! I would love to see the progress, I also would love to see one in 4 WD version :)

 

Drive shaft tunnel will be interesting to see put together.

 

I love the idea. I have thought about it for a future mod.

Just need to make sure the LS1 becomes an 2010+ L99 to meet with the Drivetrain must be of the same year or newer than the vehicle it is installed in. I ran into that while I lived in California.

 

This is why I said "almost smog legal" I know you can't legally put an older engine in a newer "smog" car. It must be the year of the car or newer. I have a few options. 1. try to get a smog official "referee" to OK the install (slim chance) 2. Get a $500 smog test (maybe) 3. If that wont work I'll register it in Arizona. In any case, I have my next registration due in May 2013 that will require a smog certificate. This will be with the stock 4 banger. That gives me 2 years before I need to worry about smog.

 

oh and you wont be the first

google "year one hhr" in images

 

Sell the Camaro pieces (if you already have them) to someone for placement in an older GM or hot rod, and buy a '10 or '11 LS drivetrain, problem solved!

Good luck with the transformation, we'll be watching...

 

Yea look up that Year One v8 powered rwd HHR for posible ideas and such. I believe ther is more then just the Year One one as well.