Can anyone critique my LQ9 swap build
08-05-2010, 10:10 AM
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Can anyone critique my LQ9 swap build In the process of putting an LQ9 into my fox body coupe. The coupe is fully setup, coil-overs all around, tubular everything, 10pnt cage, built rear-end w/spool, glass hood/trunk, etc.
*LQ9 out of a '05 Escalade w/70k miles.
*Converted the harness to a standalone barebones harness
*Converted from DBW to DBC throttle body (and PCM)
*Built TH350 w/SBC 4k converter and adapter hub.
*Still working out my header situation (found some 2in primary headers but they have individual tubes at the flange due to steering shaft fitment and LS1 hub looks like it needs a solid flange).
*Going to keep the truck intake for now (I've got hood clearance)
So basically it is a race setup roller with a basically stock LQ9 w/headers and a TH350.
Now this project is already way over budget so I am trying to find ways to get it up to speed economically. The car will see street time, but most of that will be to and from the track. Eventually I'd like to do a Victor jr. and L92/LS3 heads with a big cam to match, but that will be a ways out.
What path can I take from here with the biggest bang for the buck?
*LQ9 out of a '05 Escalade w/70k miles.
*Converted the harness to a standalone barebones harness
*Converted from DBW to DBC throttle body (and PCM)
*Built TH350 w/SBC 4k converter and adapter hub.
*Still working out my header situation (found some 2in primary headers but they have individual tubes at the flange due to steering shaft fitment and LS1 hub looks like it needs a solid flange).
*Going to keep the truck intake for now (I've got hood clearance)
So basically it is a race setup roller with a basically stock LQ9 w/headers and a TH350.
Now this project is already way over budget so I am trying to find ways to get it up to speed economically. The car will see street time, but most of that will be to and from the track. Eventually I'd like to do a Victor jr. and L92/LS3 heads with a big cam to match, but that will be a ways out.
What path can I take from here with the biggest bang for the buck?
