Tony Corley

I'm new to the LS world, but after seeing the success everybody has had with them, I want to jump on board, lol.
I'm wanting to do an LS/Mustang swap, and here is my question.
I found a totaled 2005 Chevy 3500 van 6.0 with 52k miles on it. I can purchase the complete engine, trans, accessories, computer, harness, etc, for $1500. Is that a decent deal? Which 6.0l would this be, and is it a good candidate for my swap purposes?

As an FYI, I also already have a complete drivetrain from a 2008 G8, but it is slated for another swap. Beyond the aluminum block, I was trying to find out what the other differences between them are.

Thanks in advance for your help

snyousef

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That's a good deal, around here I've seen 6.0s go for $1500+ just the motor sometimes.

Tony Corley

Thanks. Which 6.0 would this be? (designation) Trying to figure out which heads it has , etc. Like I said, LS's are new to me, with the exception of my wifes 2009 G8, and the 2008 G8 drivetrain I already have.

Camarosteve44

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I believe it is the LQ9 but I could be wrong

TyCZ28

van is the lq4 (lower compression)

Tony Corley

Thanks, that what I thought it must be. Now time to learn some low dollar add ons for more performance. Heads, cam, intake?
I'll start my research, lol

1996firebirdformula

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2008 G8 GT is L76 motor and not the LS2

Tony Corley

I'm sorry, I must have missed something. I didn't see a reference to the G8 engine as a LS2. Like I said, I knew what it was, my wife's 2009 G8 is what turned my interest in the first place, so when the wrecked '08 came along I snatched it up to use in a street rod project. I just was not certain which 6.0 was in the van, and how much different it was from the G8 engine.