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Old 05-16-2014, 01:58 PM
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Hello guys. I have a lq9 I was looking to install in my 88 monte carlo ss. I ordered a torquer v2 cam and Brian Tooley valve springs to beef up the motor. I recently came across a L99 motor & trans from a 2011 SS with 6l80e transmission. I'm having a hard time deciding between both motors. My mechanic says the 6l80e won't fit in my SS. So I'm undecided on what to do? I want a 450hp daily driver and take out to track every once in a while. Pros please chime in on this.

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L99 offers more cubes and better heads so that be my choice. Run a 4l80 tranny.


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L99 offers more cubes and better heads so that be my choice.
Ditto, however you can always just sell or trade the 6L80E for a 4L80E and have the better motor!

My mechanic says the 6l80e won't fit in my SS.
Here's what it will take for a trans swap https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-0-swap-5.html
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Originally Posted by LSX88SS
Hello guys. I have a lq9 I was looking to install in my 88 monte carlo ss. I ordered a torquer v2 cam and Brian Tooley valve springs to beef up the motor. I recently came across a L99 motor & trans from a 2011 SS with 6l80e transmission. I'm having a hard time deciding between both motors. My mechanic says the 6l80e won't fit in my SS. So I'm undecided on what to do? I want a 450hp daily driver and take out to track every once in a while. Pros please chime in on this.

Thanks.
i would go for L99 and change trans for another that fits into monte carlo



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