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Old 02-10-2013, 09:28 PM
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im building a turbo 6.0 I already have a 2002 LQ4 ls3 heads ls9 cam t78 turbo reverse manifold setup I have intentions to replace the rod bolts and regap/replace rings

Now the issue is I just had a l76 or the 2008 vortec max engine just fall in my lap

which would be the better builder I know the newer one have far better internals but the LQ4 has the iron block I plan on boosting to around 15 18 psi max average roughly it will see 12 to 14

I will have meth 80lb injectors complete fuel system and already have holley hiram intake and 102 tb

which one should I go with
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How much do you want for the one you don't utilize? Where are you located?
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Clovis NM 12 hours from you and it will be for sale
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I don't think you'd have any trouble with either if you are planning on leave the bore standard (or close to standard).
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The L76 has better rods, and is a ton lighter. Downfall is they are usually dod but not hard to convert. If engine has around 100K 0n it rings should be ok.
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I'd do the Aluminum, if it has DoD Tick sells a delete kit.
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decided to go with the aluminium l76 and sell the lq4 LS3 heads and my painless harness and get the Holley hp setup
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picked it up today not a bad trade a 5.3 intake to pan with harness for a L76 complete intake to pan and it had 30k on it still looks brand new



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