Lq9 to ls conversion in 68 camaro
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Lq9 to ls conversion in 68 camaro Always been a ford guy with my last being a 69 fastback. Figured I'd make my jump to Chevy a fun one. I scored a 68 camaro which is currently getting new sheet metal. The car is a rolling chassis/ shell and have already installed a currie wirh posi rear end. My goal is a fun daily driver very reliable. I've read a lot of posts but can't find any that cover all my questions so I've been piecing them together.
Here's what I'm leaning towards. Finding a 03-04 Cadillac escalade lq9 6.0 complete motor. Then pick up heads, manifold with rails, harness computer sensors ( which ones?)and peddle. And all for a ls3 (or should I go with a ls6 upper?). I'll go after market brackets. Do I need the altamator, ac power stealing pump for the ls3 ( or ls6) or do I get them for the lq9? I know I need the car version water pump for the ls motor. I plan on sending the harness and computer off to a company ( not sure who yet) and having them rewire the harness to go with my 4L60 or 4L80 and the painless or American auto wiring kit that will be installed in the car. Reprogram the computer and build a cam.
Does this sound about right and I'd take Any suggestions. If there are any complete posts about all of this that I haven't read please post a link. Also any companies they y'all have used for all the ls conversion parts I need like tank radiator motor mounts and such. This ole ford guy will take all the advise given
Here's what I'm leaning towards. Finding a 03-04 Cadillac escalade lq9 6.0 complete motor. Then pick up heads, manifold with rails, harness computer sensors ( which ones?)and peddle. And all for a ls3 (or should I go with a ls6 upper?). I'll go after market brackets. Do I need the altamator, ac power stealing pump for the ls3 ( or ls6) or do I get them for the lq9? I know I need the car version water pump for the ls motor. I plan on sending the harness and computer off to a company ( not sure who yet) and having them rewire the harness to go with my 4L60 or 4L80 and the painless or American auto wiring kit that will be installed in the car. Reprogram the computer and build a cam.
Does this sound about right and I'd take Any suggestions. If there are any complete posts about all of this that I haven't read please post a link. Also any companies they y'all have used for all the ls conversion parts I need like tank radiator motor mounts and such. This ole ford guy will take all the advise given
1st off, what is your motivation to need an Escalade motor, especially if you're going to change the whole top end?
For cooling, just get a 4th gen Camaro radiator and fans.
For fueling, go to tanksinc.com. This will be the most efficient way to get a reliable in-tank fuel system for your car without heavy modifications to an existing setup.
Also, they often have a scratch and dent deal on your year Camaro which can save you a few bucks and make you feel warm and fuzzy.
For cooling, just get a 4th gen Camaro radiator and fans.
For fueling, go to tanksinc.com. This will be the most efficient way to get a reliable in-tank fuel system for your car without heavy modifications to an existing setup.
Also, they often have a scratch and dent deal on your year Camaro which can save you a few bucks and make you feel warm and fuzzy.
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Looking the the lq9 for the cast block and to save money. Ls2,3 and 6 would run what 4-6000. I can gab up the lq9 locally for around 700-1100. And I know the lq is around80-100 lbs more but that doesn't bother me
I found my lq4 in a 2500 truck.
