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They start in 07 (new body style) HD trucks. I bought my 30K '08 Silverado HD LY6 about two years ago for $1400 +$50 each for the matching starter and ECM. The prices have gone up alot (IMO) on these engines. I found mine on www.car-part.com . If you don't use the "postal code" function, you get a broader search. What comes with them..? This all depends on the yard. Just be sure if you purchase one with the accessories, that you can actually use it in the swap project. FYI..... If you decide on keeping the VVT , you can use the new Camaro Accessory drive setup. www.paceperformance.com carries them.
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When I was looking for a LQ4/LQ9, all the yards I checked online wanted quite a bit more money with ALOT more miles on them. So in my case (before the LY6s caught on) the LY6 was cheaper. Especially considering I wanted to go L92/LS3 heads right away.
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Mine was $1800 and had 34207KLM on it, a bit more then I was hoping but came with alternator, starter but no computer. Up here is Canada that was the going price for the 6-8 I found and most had more KM. They we not willing to budge on the price either.
A l33 was about 1100 the same place so I figured it was worth the extra to get he l92 heads and step upto the 6.0l
Bruce
A l33 was about 1100 the same place so I figured it was worth the extra to get he l92 heads and step upto the 6.0l
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Looking at this and the years they were produced I would think a LY6 would have less miles since it's newer ?
LQ9 (VIN N)
The Vortec HO 6000 or VortecMAX is a special high-output version of the Vortec 6000 V8 truck engine originally designed for Cadillac. This engine was introduced in other truck lines as VortecMAX for 2006. It features high-compression (10:1) flat-top pistons for an extra 10 hp (7.5 kW) and 10 ft·lbf (14 N·m), bringing output to 345 hp (257 kW) and 380 ft•lbf
LY6The Vortec 6000 LY6 is a Generation IV small block V8 truck engine. It shares the same bore and stroke as its LQ4 predecessor, and also features variable valve timing. 4.0 inch bore 3.622 inch stroke
LQ9 (VIN N)
The Vortec HO 6000 or VortecMAX is a special high-output version of the Vortec 6000 V8 truck engine originally designed for Cadillac. This engine was introduced in other truck lines as VortecMAX for 2006. It features high-compression (10:1) flat-top pistons for an extra 10 hp (7.5 kW) and 10 ft·lbf (14 N·m), bringing output to 345 hp (257 kW) and 380 ft•lbf
LY6The Vortec 6000 LY6 is a Generation IV small block V8 truck engine. It shares the same bore and stroke as its LQ4 predecessor, and also features variable valve timing. 4.0 inch bore 3.622 inch stroke
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The L96 is the new version of the LY6 with flex fuel. Maybe it hasn't caught on yet, but I doubt it.
Since you're ditching vvt, intake and the price of L92 heads are a given, maybe you could score a deal on an LQ4 or LQ9 short block and slap on the L92 heads. LQ9 has more compression than LQ4 and LY6/L96 as well. Don't forget to look at HD vans too for an LY6/L96!
Since you're ditching vvt, intake and the price of L92 heads are a given, maybe you could score a deal on an LQ4 or LQ9 short block and slap on the L92 heads. LQ9 has more compression than LQ4 and LY6/L96 as well. Don't forget to look at HD vans too for an LY6/L96!
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Yeah, mine came out of a Fed Ex box body van. I still regret not getting a picture of that vehicle. Mine had less than 3000 miles on it and I paid $1800. It was complete, intake to oil pan but had not accessories besides the water pump and balancer. This was fine for me because I deleted VVT and went with F-body accessories and a carb.
Yeah, mine came out of a Fed Ex box body van. I still regret not getting a picture of that vehicle. Mine had less than 3000 miles on it and I paid $1800. It was complete, intake to oil pan but had not accessories besides the water pump and balancer. This was fine for me because I deleted VVT and went with F-body accessories and a carb.
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Sooooo..... does this sound about right ?
Hello, this engine has 10,773 miles on it. The price is $2500 + shipping. This is a complete engine, DOES NOT include;
starter
ac compressor
alternator
ECU
Please call if you have any more questions. Thanks,
Hello, this engine has 10,773 miles on it. The price is $2500 + shipping. This is a complete engine, DOES NOT include;
starter
ac compressor
alternator
ECU
Please call if you have any more questions. Thanks,
From my build thread:
The big variable with the costs people report is not just mileage, but what's included. Some people get a long block with no accessories, some get some accessories, some with or without wiring harness, ecm, wreck damage, etc etc etc. You'll have to do your own research and decide what you are willing to spend.
I found my LY6 from Eiss Brothers Salvage in New York. It has 60k miles and I paid $1650 for the longblock. On top of that I spent another $300 on accessories (ECM, alternator, PS pump, wire harness, starter, and drive by wire pedal assembly) and $200 in freight for a total of $2150 for an accessorized engine shipped across the country.
I paid 1800 Can$ for my 27K miles, LY6, including the intake,starter, coils, alternator, waterpump, belt tensioner, flywheel, exh manifolds, and all sensors bolted to the engine. truck acc bracket would have been included but I didnt want it anyway.
DEFINATELY get an engine with oem L92 heads, LY6, L92, L96 etc.
I think the price you have bben quoted is high, but not if they include the acc and a harness to allow fuel injection in the future. the 10K miles is awesome.
DEFINATELY get an engine with oem L92 heads, LY6, L92, L96 etc.
I think the price you have bben quoted is high, but not if they include the acc and a harness to allow fuel injection in the future. the 10K miles is awesome.
