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Old 10-06-2010, 12:09 PM
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Hey guys, I am looking to buy a complete 6.0 LQ4 engine. In my local area, there are two available from private owners.. One is a 2001 and the other is a 2005.. Both engines have about 180K on them and the 01 supposedly has bearing knock and oiling issues.. the 05 supposedly runs fine. The 05 is $200 more expensive. So my question is, is there any benefit to buying the 05 engine over the 01 engine since I am rebuilding the whole thing anyway??? THanks
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depends, how are you rebuilding it? Are you increasing the bore size? Honestly, who knows how bad the f'd up engine actually is on the inside, I'd just spend the extra $200, even if it is just for peace of mind. That way, when you tear it down, you don't have an expensive *** paper weight
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If you don't mind me asking, how much do they go for in your area?
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depends, how are you rebuilding it? Are you increasing the bore size? Honestly, who knows how bad the f'd up engine actually is on the inside, I'd just spend the extra $200, even if it is just for peace of mind. That way, when you tear it down, you don't have an expensive *** paper weight
Basically the whole things is getting a redo to go Forced induction...Pretty much basically I would be re-using the block, possibly the heads and rockers..water pump, coil packs, etc...Planned on making it a 408 with an F1 Procharger
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If you don't mind me asking, how much do they go for in your area?
Well out of the junk yard they want around $600 but you dont get accessories or computer with it.... The ones i am looking at..the 2001 is $600 and the 2005 is $800, and that includes all accessories except starter, and includes the computer and wiring and flexplate
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If it were me, Id spend the extra money. The 01 could end up costing you alot more in machine work than you think if it has problems. Just my .02
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Originally Posted by ajensen383
Hey guys, I am looking to buy a complete 6.0 LQ4 engine. In my local area, there are two available from private owners.. One is a 2001 and the other is a 2005.. Both engines have about 180K on them and the 01 supposedly has bearing knock and oiling issues.. the 05 supposedly runs fine. The 05 is $200 more expensive. So my question is, is there any benefit to buying the 05 engine over the 01 engine since I am rebuilding the whole thing anyway??? THanks
Holy **** High 5's at 230+. Dam thats a beast. I would say just spend the extra $200 for piece of mind. This build is gonna cost you at least over 6k anyways.




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