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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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im new to the lsx seen and i know knowing at this time, i have some L92 heads coming and will be putting them on a 6.0 lq4-lq9 motor, which im not sure what the difference is..lol..but what is a l92 heads with 6.0 motor called
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A hybrid

LQ4/9 were both GEN III 6.0's, LQ4 was the low compression super common version found in most of the heavier trucks. The main difference is in the pistons. If you're building the bottom end at all then dont pay the extra money for a LQ9
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Old May 23, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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a 6.0 w/L92 heads from the factory is technically called a LY6
the LY6 has VVT.....

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Old May 23, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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IIRC....I believe some are in trucks too known as a L76 also
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Originally Posted by john-dickjr
im new to the lsx seen and i know knowing at this time, i have some L92 heads coming and will be putting them on a 6.0 lq4-lq9 motor, which im not sure what the difference is..lol..but what is a l92 heads with 6.0 motor called
An engine.
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Old May 23, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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What is my LS1 block with LS6 heads and LS2 manifold+TB and comp cam and oil called?

lol
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Originally Posted by wilson34
What is my LS1 block with LS6 heads and LS2 manifold+TB and comp cam and oil called?

lol

A Sumabitch....... lol

that suma bitch has suma dis...... suma dat.....lol


just jiven with ya
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Old May 23, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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L92 is a rectangle port heads correct ? Do GM make any 243 heads that are Rectangle in 2005 ?
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Old May 23, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by lamdenali
l92 is a rectangle port heads correct ? Do gm make any 243 heads that are rectangle in 2005 ?
not to my knowledge, i think 243's are all cathedral port
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Old May 24, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Anyone else. I'm trying to confirm this cuz I have a side bet with a NOOB that think he know everything
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