lq966buick

I picked up a lq9 out of a 04 chevy 2500 and i want to put it into my 66 buick,but i want to carb and put a distributor on it. can anyone help me with the info i need to get started. And can i mate a older th400 to this motor. thanx

tennerv8

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I would run an msd 6010 for your ignition. There really is no reason to do the distributor set up unless you plan on revving it to 8k. Its just that the msd sometimes gets a weak crank signal if you rev past 7500 rpm's a lot. Yes a th400 will bolt up to the 6.0 fine.

68 RS Convertible

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If you go to the GMPP online catalog you will be able to find all the part numbers for the LS front distributor set up. You can go through any GM dealer to order once you have your part numbers. I think the distributor route is fairly expensive. Good Luck

lq966buick

maybe i will run the msd, i thought that you could run a distributor at the back like in the old chevy block

Shutdown Theory

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x2 for a MSD...you can run a distributor but its gunna cost

Z28/2002

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It mounts in the front like a Ford

tennerv8

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For a distributor setup you need a new timing cover,drill and tap the crank snout to install a key way,install gear setup under timing cover and finally but a ford distributor.

lq966buick

msd it is then. any other tips

94Conv

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If you go with L92/LS3 heads, here's the GMPP intake PN#: ((SQUARE PORT...not cath))
Parts #25534401
L76/L92 4-Barrel Intake Manifold GM Racing design for use on 'as-cast' rectangle port Gen IV cylinder heads As-cast design requires no porting for maximum performance Includes mounting bolts and instructions Uses L92/LS3 carb intake gasket set P/N 19172114 Machined for 4150-style carburetors and has 3/8' NPT vacuum boss Also available with injector bosses P/N 25534416

Note: LSX Ignition Controller P/N 19171130 is required for carbureted applications.


Are you leaving the stock LQ9 compression, heads and cam?

joker14

I run the edelbrock box and i turn my 6.0 8250 every saturday night. i have blown up a few due to poor oil drainback at those RPM's but they will take it.