possessedsaint

i currently have an ls1....its stock and getting higher mileage...i want too start modding but want to do it on something a littler younger. the options the im looking at are to build an lq9 (because its a more budget friendly option) or buy an ls2 from my buddy and build slowly on that. he is selling the ls2 complete with 40k miles for 3000$.

my goals are to get 500hp all motor and then i will start thinking about spray or boost

ez2cdave

With those goals in mind . . . LQ9 and don't look back !

redtan

iTrader: (5)

Depends on how much spray or boost you plan on throwing on it.

If staying with 14lbs or less or 200 shot or less you should be more than fine even with the aluminum block. Anymore than 900rwhp and you probably need the iron.

HCI2000SS

iTrader: (2)

I'd just go with which ever one is cheaper

newschool72

iTrader: (12)

Is it a straight line car ? If so the iron block is fine. I like my car to be balanced for fun in the twisties too, so I prefer an aluminum block for the 80 or so LBS off the nose.

possessedsaint

the weight really doesnt make a difference to me unless i planned on turning it into an all out drag car.....but it will always be street/strip

Dragonslate

Same position, I'm torn between the two, aluminum or iron!

My ls1 only has 97k on it though

possessedsaint

im not torn...i planned on going with lq9 build do to price....but then a friend through a wrench into the situation when he said he was selling a cmplete ls2 ready to drop in for 3000$

Dragonslate

That's understandable. It's kind of nerve racking the extra 80 pounds up front with that iron. Not sure how much it would affect street driving!

HCI2000SS

iTrader: (2)

Take it from someone who now carries the extra 100 lbs...you won't notice a damn thing lol

ez2cdave

Switch to a STRANGE S60 rear end . . . You'll "re-balance" the car !

possessedsaint

the weight isnt the issue at all.....i was just wondering about the ls2 because i didnt want to pass up an offer that was too good.