Lineman8

Hello people, new to the LS engines. I'm rebuilding a 6.0 LQ9. I just want to bore it .030, re-use the crank, and rods. Install new flat tops, and get the 317's redone. Does this sound like a pretty good plan, or am I all wrong. Im gonna put it in a 87' shortbed C-10, for cruising and power tour like trips. Also, what cam and lifters would be good for this set up? What's the easiest way to go fuel injected? I will back it up with a 700R4 trans, and probably 3.42 gears. Thanks in advance for all the help.

Demonik

iTrader: (1)

Looks like a good plan... I think the 224r cam would be good for this...what do you mean by the easiest way to go fuel injected?

To swap into a c10 requires:

Dingo motor mounts
Modified harness
PCM reflash (remove the vats,emissions,etc)
Inline fuel pump, regulator, and plumbing
Drive by wire pedal assembly if needed

Lineman8

What I meant by the easiest way for fuel injection is, what intake and injectors should I use. LS6 intakes I think will work with the heads I have. Thanks for your help.

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

A stock lq9 with an ls6 intake, injectors and tb will make for a very good engine for the truck. A simple cam swap will wake it up nicely as well.

Lineman8

Thanks guys for all the input and suggestions

garygnu

check thunder racing or Texas Speed for cams and other needed parts.either get a harness from the donor vechical or 1 like it.or try painless wiring for a harness.you can get a stand alone system from elderbrock.look at some ls7 lifters.get a cam kit,cam,springs ,and push rods.maybe mill the heads a little.