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Old 12-14-2012, 06:06 PM
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Default 6.0 short block, possibly 243/799 heads

Hey guys,

Swapping a motor for my best friend. It's a 2001 Chevy 2500HD with a 250k LQ4. We're looking for more "oomph" so to speak. Want an LQ9 and possibly 243 heads. Trying to build him a torque motor, as he does a lot of towing with a trailer and horses and whatnot.

Preferably lower mileage and not beat on. Have cash, obviously.

Let me know.

Not looking for shipping anything just yet.

Thanks guys

Dave

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LQ9 short block, anyone?
Old 12-25-2012, 08:39 AM
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Bump for flat tops
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I got some 05 ls2 rods and piston can just swap for the lq4 stuff
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He's trying to avoid the machine shop if at all possible. Hoping for a lower mileage LQ9 or hell, even an LS2 if the price is right.
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Do you wanna sell the lq4 block? ill pay shipping
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It's a possibility. He'll be giving me the LQ4 for doing the work. I'm not a fan of iron myself. The thread isn't going anywhere. I'll keep you in mind.

Still need a short block....
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Thanks. I may have the hook up on a LS1 with low mileage if he is interested in that...



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