2013 Chevrolet Caprice PPV LS3 Manual Transmission Swap
Project Overview
What started life as a police cruiser has been completely reborn. This 2013 Chevrolet Caprice PPV was originally equipped with a 6.0L L77, 6L80E automatic transmission, and 2.92 gears—but its GM roots made it the perfect candidate for a manual swap and performance overhaul.
Specs
- Platform:
- 2013 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
- Engine:
- LS3 Swap with BTR LS3 Stage 1 V2 Camshaft
- Drivetrain:
- TR6060 Manual Transmission Swap
- Brakes:
- CTS-V 6 piston
- Wheel/Tire:
- CTS V
- Audio & Connect:
- OEM
- Interior:
- G8 Center Console
- Baseline:
- Est. 305 HP
- Final Output:
- 416 HP / 391 FtLb
- Dyno:
- Mainline ProHub Dyno
Engine, Performance, & Braking
KTR sourced a complete LS3 engine, TR6060 6-speed manual transmission, 3.42 rear axle, and clutch pedal assembly from a 2013 Camaro SS donor vehicle. While the engine was out, we upgraded it with a BTR LS3 Stage 1 V2 camshaft before performing the swap.
The installation required careful integration—wiring harness modifications and custom BCM/ECM programming ensured every system worked seamlessly, just like a factory build. Once complete, the car hit our Mainline Hub Dyno, producing 416 HP and 391 lb-ft of torque, a huge step up from the stock automatic setup.
To match the newfound power, braking was upgraded to a CTS-V six-piston caliper and rotor package, and CTS-V wheels completed the stance and stopping power.
Dyno Results
Note: LS3 Swap · BTR LS3 Stage 1 V2 Camshaft · TR6060 6-Speed Conversion · Custom BCM/ECM Integration
