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03-01-2011, 11:11 AM
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Build questions This is the only section I feel that can really help me with this question.
I currently have a 96 Z28 A4 LT1 full BMR suspension, 12 bolt rearend w/4.10, stock trans with 3200 stall.
My plans is to build a LQ9/LS2 with forged rotating assembly for when my little LT1 dies.
So my question is how I go about the build. For cost reasons should I start with a LQ9 block and build it from the block up and then add all external parts? Or should I just buy a full LS2 swap out of a junk yard and then just add forged intervals, cam, and do head work?
So which is more cost efficient to buy a complete swap and add the performance parts I need? Or start from the block and build it inside out.
My goal is a 600-700hp N2O strip only car.
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I currently have a 96 Z28 A4 LT1 full BMR suspension, 12 bolt rearend w/4.10, stock trans with 3200 stall.
My plans is to build a LQ9/LS2 with forged rotating assembly for when my little LT1 dies.
So my question is how I go about the build. For cost reasons should I start with a LQ9 block and build it from the block up and then add all external parts? Or should I just buy a full LS2 swap out of a junk yard and then just add forged intervals, cam, and do head work?
So which is more cost efficient to buy a complete swap and add the performance parts I need? Or start from the block and build it inside out.
My goal is a 600-700hp N2O strip only car.
Thanks
03-01-2011, 02:19 PM
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2 reasons!
I don't believe in credit and I don't have a ton of money. I have 4k to start and I'll be able to invest about 500 a month in the build. Also try and save a little money by doing it myself.
Second reason is when it's all said and done I want to be able to say my hands put it together.
I don't believe in credit and I don't have a ton of money. I have 4k to start and I'll be able to invest about 500 a month in the build. Also try and save a little money by doing it myself.
Second reason is when it's all said and done I want to be able to say my hands put it together.
03-01-2011, 05:07 PM
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Good reasons..
what is the purpose or trpe of driving ? Drag, road, X-Cross or just a Daily Beater.. ? What is your goal on HP output ?
If Street and Drags. I'd go with the Bigger 6.0L or 6.2L with an Iron block. If weight is a concernt, the go with a LS2/3 or ?
L92 or LS7 heads flow really well. But there are many aftermarket one or vendor that will port them.
what is the purpose or trpe of driving ? Drag, road, X-Cross or just a Daily Beater.. ? What is your goal on HP output ?
If Street and Drags. I'd go with the Bigger 6.0L or 6.2L with an Iron block. If weight is a concernt, the go with a LS2/3 or ?
L92 or LS7 heads flow really well. But there are many aftermarket one or vendor that will port them.